It couldn't be cooler:
Cold bathing & ice bathing at Lake Weissensee
Not for hot showers! From September, Lake Weissensee becomes a chilly training zone. It freezes over in December – and remains wonderfully cold until April. Your very own personal freshness kick awaits right in front of the Kärntnerhof: cold and ice swimming in crystal-clear Lake Weissensee. From the first chilly days of fall right through to spring – if you’re brave (or want to be), you’ve come to the right place!
Our regular guest, extreme pop artist Stefan Schlett, ice swimming in Lake Weissensee. You can read his cool report about it here.
Ice bathing on Lake Weissensee - for all those who want to experience more of life.
Our own lakeside property with jetty makes it particularly easy and safe to get started. Whether you just want to try it out or slowly get used to the cold: Everything is possible, nothing is a must. And from 2025, there will be courses with experienced coaches – including breathing exercises using the Wim Hof method.
PS: did you know that the water of Lake Weissensee gets up to 26°C in summer? So all warm water lovers should rather come to Lake Weissensee for a swim in summer 🙂
Why ice bathing? Because it works!
Ice bathing strengthens the immune system, gets the circulation going and helps you to sharpen your body awareness. It not only promotes mental clarity and inner peace, but also has a mood-enhancing effect and gives you a real energy boost. Cold can do so much good!
After jumping into the cold, the reward awaits: a hot tea or fragrant coffee to warm you from the inside. Then it’s time to wrap up in a cuddly blanket and warm up by the fireplace or crackling fire bowl.
If you really want to get going, combine ice bathing with breathing techniques, walks in the winter landscape or a relaxing yoga session. Afterwards, it’s time to put on some comfy socks, grab a cup of tea and unwind.
The pictures were taken by our regular guest, extreme pop artist Stefan Schlett, while ice swimming in Lake Weissensee.
Cold and ice bathing workshops at Lake Weissensee
Feel what’s inside you – a weekend for body, mind & soul.
The clear mountain air, the still water, the power of nature – and you right in the middle of it all.
Our cold and ice bathing workshops at Lake Weissensee are more than just a dip in cold water. They are an invitation to rediscover yourself. Accompanied by certified Wim Hof instructor Hans Lassnig-Walder and nestled in the tranquillity of the Weissensee Nature Park, an intensive, mindful and invigorating weekend awaits you.
Wim Hof instructor Hans Lassnig-Walder giving instructions on ice and cold bathing.
Dates for cold and ice bathing workshops 2025
From May 2025, we will be offering guided cold and ice bath workshops with breathing exercises using the Wim Hof method. The dates will be announced in good time here on the website and on our Facebook page.
The workshops take place on selected weekends. You can find an overview of the current dates here:
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02.05.-04.05.2025
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29.05. - 01.06.2025
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25.09. - 28.09.2025
What awaits you on the cold or ice bathing weekend
- 2 nights at the Seehotel Kärntnerhof
- Breakfast & healthy catering
- Welcome & relaxation on Friday(massage optionally bookable)
- Cold bath workshop with Wim Hof instructor Hans Lassnig-Walder
- Cold bathing in Lake Weissensee or alternatively in the Ice Bath
- Breathing exercises, mental preparation & guided cold bathing
- Yoga session in the floating house on the lake (Sunday)
- Group with max. 15 people – personal, safe setting
- 08:45 a.m. - Arrival & registration of external participants
- 09:00 a.m. - Welcome & information
- 09:30 - Introduction to the Wim Hof method*
- 10:00 a.m. - Breathing theory
- 10:30 am - guided breathing session & live music (Hans Laubreiter, keyboards & handpan)
- 11:30 a.m. - Break
- 12:00 - Theory cold
- 12:30 p.m. - Ice bath (optional) & warm-up
- 13:00 - open questions & answers
- 13:30 - End
*More information about Wim Hof, the Wim Hof method and the underlying scientific studies: www.wimhofmethod.com.
Course of the cold and ice bathing weekend
Friday
Arrive. Take a deep breath. Set off.
On Friday you will be welcomed at the Seehotel Kärntnerhof. You will get to know the group in a relaxed atmosphere and, if you like, you can relax with a massage. Our masseuse will be on site all day for your individual time-out.
Saturday
Time for courage & mindset.
On Saturday, Wim Hof instructor Hans Lassnig-Walder introduces you to the power of the cold. Together with the group, you will learn breathing techniques, prepare yourself mentally and physically and finally go into the cold water – accompanied, safely and with mindfulness.
The session lasts approx. 3 to 4 hours and takes place in Lake Weissensee.
We guarantee: you will feel more alive afterwards than ever before!
Sunday
Movement & awareness.
We finish with a gentle yoga session on the lake – in the floating house right on the water. Here you take time for yourself once again, stretch, breathe and find your balance – accompanied by silence, a view of the lake and the feeling of having achieved something great.
Price: from € 299.90
Fancy taking on the adventure of the cold?
Then pack your swimming trunks/bikini & courage – we look forward to seeing you!
