Annual New Year's Dip Sets Year's Initial Mood
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🎉 Ring in the New Year Icelandic-style with a hearty dip at Nauthólsvík's frosty swim!
Live it up by the shore as over a hundred locals and visitors throw on their swankiest attire and take an invigorating plunge in the icy waters of Nauthólsvík, Reykjavik's geothermal beach. This festivity, unlike any other swim throughout the year, is all about celebrating the new year in style.
Herdís Anna Þorvaldsdóttir, chairperson of SJÓR, the Reykjavík Sea Swimming Association, had this to say about the event: "It was amazing to finally gather here for a swim on New Year's Day after the hiatus in 2020. The unusually cold weather added an extra layer of excitement and beauty to this year's event."
The mercury dropped to -2.2°C yesterday, with a thick layer of ice blanketing the ocean before brave souls could take the first dive of the year. Yet, the chill in the air did little to deter the festivities and frolic as thrill-seekers donned swimwear and party attire alike to take the plunge.
In the spirit of the occasion, Herdís proudly donned a sequined gown to mark the New Year. Many others joined her, adorning their best outfits, complete with thematic groups bringing a playful energy to the swim. With the ice gently crunching beneath their feet, these fashionable frolickers braved the arctic waters, setting the tone for the whole year ahead.
Sea swimming, Herdís believes, is the perfect starting point for the new year: "When you challenge the laws of nature in this way, it instills a sense of confidence that helps you tackle whatever challenges come your way throughout the year. It's so uplifting and inspiring to begin the year with a swim like this."
Join in the fun at Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, where you'll find warmth in the geothermal pool and lagoon before or after your cold-water dip. The beautifully heated waters are a perfect balance of adventure and comfort, creating an ideal spot for both frost-loving thrill-seekers and those longing for a warm soak. Don't miss out on this unique, Icelandic New Year's Day tradition!
- The unusually cold weather during the New Year's Day swim in Nauthólsvík added an extra layer of beauty and excitement to the event, as suggested by Herdís Anna Þorvaldsdottir, the chairperson of the Reykjavík Sea Swimming Association.
- After a hiatus in 2020, the New Year's Day swim at Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach in Reykjavik was celebrated with over a hundred locals and visitors, braving the freezing temperatures and icy waters in stylish attire.
- In 2023, Arntho will be able to experience the unique outdoor-living tradition of the Icelandic New Year, including the hearty dip in Nauthólsvík's frosty waters, formed over a thick layer of ice as reported yesterday.
- In the spirit of the occasion, Herdís Anna Þorvaldsdo Ottir donned a sequined gown, highlighting the importance of combativeness to tackle the year's challenges, as mentioned by her in reference to the New Year's Day swim.
- The lifestyle in Iceland, as represented by the unique New Year's Day tradition of swimming in icy waters, combines daring outdoor-living withinvoke home-and-garden comfort, such as the geothermally heated pools and lagoons at Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach.
