INFORMATION

General information

REGiSTATION

Deadline for registration is Tuesday, February 17th.

Timing

Manual timing

SWIMMING WITHOUT Time

After the competition there is an opportunity to swim 25 meters without timekeeping. Participation must also be registered here and paid in advance. The cost is the same as for the contestants.

Results

All results are published online here:

Medals

For racing class there are special medals to the first three in each class.

Security

There are medical staff, divers and lifesavers after the course. Sauna and hot tub available next to the race site. All participation is at their own risk.

Entrance

For spectators, it is free admission to the competition site but only swimmers, officials and media have access to the ice. To gain access you must have a special pass.

Press accreditation

Media who wish to be on the ice must be accredited. Contact Lars Westerlund, lars.westerlund@westerlunds.com, +4670-693 84 22

Food and Drinks

Kurjovikens Sjökrog is open all weekend and serves food and drinks! See the menu and opening hours here.

Kurjovikens Bränneri & Gästkök sells hamburgers.

Take the bus to WORLD CUP I OULU MARCH

Keep on winter swimming!  join us to Winter Swimming World Championship in Oulu!

After Winter Swimming in Skellefteå, we’re offering a joint bus trip to Oulu, Finland, where the Winter Swimming World Championship will take place March 2–8, 2026.

For the first time in 12 years, the Championship returns to Finland and it’s a double celebration, marking 20 years since the International Winter Swimming Association was founded, also in Oulu! A perfect opportunity to extend your winter swimming season, meet swimmers from all over the world, and experience another unforgettable adventure in the North.

Register for the bus trip at the same time as you sign up for Winter Swimming in Skellefteå. Limited seats available – first come, first served!

Take the bus to vintersimmet

COMPETITION AREA

Accommodation

Together with Medlefors, Comfort Hotell Skellefteå and Hotel Victoria, we have developed an offer with a discounted price for you who need accommodation during your stay in Skellefteå in connection with the competition. The offer is valid between February 27 Febrary – 2 March 2026. The prices will be updated.

Book Medlefors during Winterswin 2026.

Singel room standard, 800 SEK/night or Superior, 1 036 SEK/night. Breakfast is included.

Double room standard, 980 SEK/night or Superior 1 215 SEK/night. Breakfast is included.

To book, please contact Medlefors or call +46(0) 910-575 00 and provide booking code “winter2026”

Book Hotel Victoria during Winterswin 2026.

Single room 895 SEK/night. Breakfast is included.

Double room 1 145 SEK/night. Breakfast is included.

To book, please contact Hotell Victoria and provide the booking code “Winterswim2026”

Book Comfort Hotel Skellefteå during Winterswim 2026

They are offering 15% off regular price. Breakfast is included.

To book, contact Comfort Hotel Skellefteå and provide the booking code “Winterswim”

Book Aurum Hotell during Winterswin 2026.

Book at Aurum Hotel and enter the code WINTERCUP26 and you will get 15% off all room types between February 26th to March 2nd.