18 swimmers venture into the ice-cold Lake Constance at the 20th Nikolauswimmen of the Lindau Water Rescue

18 swimmers venture into the 7 degree cold water at the 20th Nikolauswimmen Among them was the world champion in ice mile swimming, Paul Bieber. He bravely tackled the 800-meter course wearing only a pair of swimming trunks. Only two of the 18 swimmers were without a wetsuit. The temperatures were zippy: the outside temperature was 3 degrees and the water temperature was 7 degrees. The swimmers' route led from the sailing harbor to the federal railway harbor on the picturesque island of Lindau. The swimmers even pulled a Christmas tree on a platform behind them. On their way, they were secured by three boats from the water rescue service. Visitors to the Lindau Harbour Christmas welcome the swimmers Visitors to the Lindau Harbour Christmas welcomed the brave swimmers with thunderous applause after around 30 minutes in the cold water. I wonder what made the swimmers get into the ice-cold water? The pure joy of community, said one participant. Although it was extremely cold at the beginning, the swimming movements made her feel warm again after a few minutes. For her and many other participants, one thing is already clear: "Definitely back next year!"