The Scandinavian winter swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions—and now, a study of young men who participate regularly in these polar plunges finds that winter ...
On a cloudy Saturday morning, the Islands Brygge Harbor Bath is brisk with swimmers peeling off layers of clothing, before soaring off a wooden pier and landing with a splash into the icy river. It’s ...
As January’s darkness and chill descend, the season often feels bleak. Yet, despite enduring freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and prolonged minimal daylight, Scandinavians are renowned for their ...
Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people Warm lights shine from the houses that ...
As January’s darkness and chill descend, the season often feels bleak. Yet, despite enduring freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and prolonged minimal daylight, Scandinavians are renowned for their ...