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Friendly meetups for curious first-timers and experienced cold-water swimmers alike.
2025–26 season complete
The next season starts here.
Join the 2026–27 waiting list for free, welcoming cold-water swims with The Cold Club Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva.
- Since
- 2023
- Location
- Ouchy
- Price
- 0 CHF
The concept
Cold water. Warm welcome.
We meet by the lake, enter the water at our own pace, then warm up together. No competition, no stopwatch and no pressure—just a simple shared ritual that makes cold-water swimming more social and less intimidating.
- 01
Meet
Come as you are. We welcome first-timers and regular swimmers, share the practical information and look out for one another.
- 02
Immerse
Enter gradually, breathe calmly and stay only as long as feels right for you. There is nothing to prove.
- 03
Reconnect
Get dry and warm straight away, share a hot drink and leave with the energy of the lake and the group.
A local initiative
Not a performance. A weekly ritual.
The Cold Club Lausanne is neither an association nor a commercial activity. It is a community initiative created so that people who enjoy—or want to discover—cold-water swimming do not have to practise alone.
Free
No membership fee, donation, tip or payment—ever.
Together
The lake brings us together. Everyone moves at their own pace, supported by the group.
Local
A Lausanne community rooted at the Old Port of Ouchy and in Lake Geneva.
2025–26 season
The cold brings us closer.
“Joy, laughter and moments shared by the lake—that is The Cold Club.”
2026–27 season
Be the first to know.
Sign up to receive the reopening announcement, the first dates and practical information for the new season. No commitment, no fee and no unnecessary messages.
- Season reopening announcement
- Confirmed dates, times and locations
- Practical guidance before your first swim
Waiting list
2026–27 season
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Before you come
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers so you can arrive prepared, with realistic expectations.
When does the 2026–27 season begin?
Dates will be announced to people on the waiting list once the calendar is confirmed. The 2025–26 season ended on 26 April 2026.
Where do the swims take place in Lausanne?
Our Lausanne meetups mainly take place at the Old Port of Ouchy swimming platform on Lake Geneva. The exact meeting point is shared before each session.
Is it really free?
Yes. The Cold Club Lausanne is a non-commercial community initiative: there are no membership fees, donations, tips or payments.
Can I join if I am a beginner?
Yes. Curious first-timers and regular swimmers are welcome. Enter gradually, go at your own pace and leave the water whenever you need to.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, a towel, very warm clothes for afterwards and a hat. Water shoes and a hot drink are also useful.
What health precautions should I take?
Cold-water swimming involves risk. Each person is responsible for their safety and insurance. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, are pregnant or have any medical concern, seek professional advice before entering the water.
Cold water deserves respect.
Never swim alone. Every participant remains responsible for their own safety, health and insurance cover. If you have any medical concerns, seek advice from a healthcare professional before participating.