The event took place

Christmas Cold-Water Swimming with Polar Bears at Tilia Resort

December 13, 2025
Tilia Resort, Gäceľ – Dolný Kubín

Experience the unique winter atmosphere at Tilia Resort during the traditional Christmas Ice Swimming with the Ice Bears. The event combined a dip in the lake, a social program, and a pleasant evening at the AZURO restaurant.

Visitors had the opportunity to try their hand at the basics of winter swimming under the guidance of experienced winter swimmers, enjoy a beer tasting with a brewer from Pilsner Urquell, and participate in a raffle with attractive prizes.

About the Event

The Christmas cold-water swimming event at Tilia Resort combined healthy exercise, a winter atmosphere, and a gathering of cold-water swimming enthusiasts. Under the guidance of experienced cold-water swimmers, participants were able to safely try entering cold water and learn more about the health benefits of cold-water swimming.

The event continued with a social evening at the AZURO restaurant, where guests were treated to a beer tasting and an interactive Pilsner Urquell beer-pulling workshop.

Registration for the event is closed

Event Program:

2:00 p.m. – Introduction to cold water swimming + group cold water swimming
📍 Tilia Beach
Learn the basics of safe cold-water swimming under the guidance of experienced cold-water swimmers.

4:00 p.m. – An Evening with the Brewer: Pilsner Urquell
📍 AZURO Restaurant
Interactive beer-pouring workshop and tasting of various styles of draft beer.

6:30 p.m. – Raffle
📍 AZURO Restaurant
Attractive prizes, including a stay at Tilia Resort.

What you can experience:

  • Group cold-water swimming at Tilia Beach
  • A Professional Introduction to Safe Cold-Water Acclimatization
  • Pilsner Urquell Beer Tasting
  • Beer Tapping Class with a Brewer
  • a raffle with attractive prizes

The proceeds from the raffle were donated to the children at the Special Elementary School.

Each participant in the winter swimming event received:

  • 50% off admission to the wellness center
  • Christmas cabbage soup

A PEACEFUL PLACE

AROUND THE LAKE

SURROUNDED BY NATURE

FUN AND RELAXATION

2 children under 12 stay and have breakfast for free!