Swimmers from all over Europe brave the icy Danish waters of Skagen

Every year, Denmark's northernmost town, Skagen, hosts the Winter Swimming Festival.

Founded in 2012 by Rita Eeg, the four-day festival attracts locals and visitors from all over Europe to brave the icy waters.

Winter swimming is becoming increasingly popular in Denmark, inspiring resilience and vitality in its followers.

• Denmark
• Festival
• Tradition
• north sea
• Swimming