The Three Kings Winter Swimming Event will take place on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, near Charles Bridge in Prague, traditionally marking the start of the winter swimming season right in the heart of the city.
This year marks the 15th edition of this unique winter event, organized in cooperation with the Czech Winter Swimming Association and the Charles Bridge Museum.
On the Feast of the Three Kings, winter swimmers will set out onto the Vltava River at noon aboard Vodouch boats, symbolically opening the swimming season in icy water. Spectators can watch the entire event directly from Charles Bridge or Křižovnické Square, making it an attractive spectacle not only for winter swimming enthusiasts but also for passersby and tourists.
The program begins at 11:45 AM with a photo session in front of the Charles Bridge Museum, followed by the departure of the boats at 12:00 PM and the swimming itself, which will conclude with the swimmers’ arrival at the Judita dock at 12:30 PM. The event combines tradition, athletic determination, and the unique winter atmosphere of historic Prague.
The Three Kings Winter Swimming Event is a perfect way to enrich a holiday afternoon, experience an unusual Prague tradition, and admire the courage of those who are not afraid of an icy challenge.
WHERE: Riverside below the castle
WHEN: 6 January 2026, 12:00 PM
PRICE: Free
Find all tips for the PRAGUE EVENTS.
Article
What’s happening in Prague this weekend? Come and enjoy your weekend with our selection of the the best Prague events and things to do! The best…
Article
Where to go in Prague in November 2026? The best events, activities in Prague, exhibitions, and tips on what to do 🍂. Wondering where to go in Prague …
Article
What’s happening in Prague in December? December is full of amazing events! You can choose from a wide range of activities, such as Christmas ma…
Article
Experience the magic of classical music in the heart of Europe! Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, offers some of the world’s most breathtaking cla…
Article
When you say Prague, perhaps everyone thinks of a big city shining with all its colours, which offers its visitors the opportunity to get to know a pi…
Article
There is no shortage of unusual places to visit in Prague, a city that welcomes around 8 million tourists every year. Most of those eight million visi…
