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Swedish traditions· Tuesday 3 November 2026

Vinterbad

Winter swimming

What is Vinterbad?

Vinterbad, sometimes paired with a sauna, is the Swedish idea that a quick dip in icy water builds both courage and conversation material.

Part of Daily Swedish: a sentence, a slang word and a piece of Swedish culture every morning, in Living in Sweden.

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