A Dutch New Year's tradition is coming to Sweden! 🥶🌊
Every year, thousands of Dutch people start the New Year by running into freezing cold water, wearing iconic orange hats. Yes, really. And this year, we're bringing this wonderfully crazy tradition to Lund!
Join ESN Lund for our very own Dutch New Year's Dive! We'll take a dip in the Swedish winter, embrace the cold, and start the New Year with a story worth telling. Whether you're Dutch and feeling homesick, curious about Dutch culture, or simply wondering why anyone would willingly jump into freezing water, this is your chance to find out!
🧡 Experience one of the Netherlands' most iconic New Year's traditions
🌊 Challenge yourself and take the plunge
🌍 Meet international students and make unforgettable memories
🥶 Warm up afterwards and celebrate surviving the Swedish winter
⚠️ Participation is at your own risk! We accept no responsibility for frozen toes, sudden regret, or questioning your life choices when you hit the water. Just bring your swimsuit, warm clothes, and a little courage!🥶
Good to know
🧢 BONUS: The first 25 people to sign up will receive a FREE iconic orange beanie! So be quick if you want to look the part. 👀
Getting there
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- When
- Fri 1 Jan · 14:00–16:00
- Where
- Lomma beach, LommaLomma Beach, Sweden
- Capacity
- 50 places
- Questions?
- Message the organiser on WhatsApp
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Accessibility
- NoiseBackground music and moderate conversations.
- CrowdsSomewhat crowded public areas, or indoor spaces with groups of people.
- Accessibility of event locationPartially accessible; may need help or alternative entrance / unpaved roads outdoors.
- TerrainSteep hills, loose stones, wet sand or narrow paths.
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What to expect:
🎾 Short, friendly matches with a new partner every round
🤝 A relaxed, social atmosphere with students
⚡ All levels welcome, no experience needed
🎒 Rackets and balls provided
💳 Pay directly by card/bank payment or use athme coins from your wallet
⏰ If not enough participants sign up, the host will cancel the event 2 hours before it starts. The host may also cancel earlier, or will let you know if they’d like to wait a bit longer in case the last participants join.
🔄 If the event is cancelled or there aren’t enough players, your payment is refunded as athme coins to your wallet
❌ Cancel at least 48 hours before the event for a refund as athme coins
🚫 Late cancellations and no-shows aren’t refunded
⚠️ In an emergency, email [email protected] and we’ll review your situation
📲 WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B90uD4qchDR0bDh1DW0CLz
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