60 years of sundwimming: a festival for swimmers and spectators in Stralsund!

60 years of sundwimming: a festival for swimmers and spectators in Stralsund!

Stralsund, Deutschland - The sund swimming will be a very special event this year: On July 5, 2025, the participants and spectators celebrate the 60th anniversary of this traditional open water swimming. This Saturday, over 1,100 swimmers are expected to be expected to master the route of about 2.3 kilometers from Altefähr on the island of Rügen to Stralsund. The waterway and shipping management has already asked for increased attention in the fairway, because Safety First is the motto.

For several decades, this event has not only attracted hobby athletes, but also experienced open water swimmers. "It is open to all age groups and performance classes", emphasizes yacht.de . The impressive backdrop of the old town of Stralsund, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also contributes to the special atmosphere of this maritime event. If you want to experience the historical city and the Maritim flair of the port, you have the perfect opportunity on the event day.

participants and security

Registration for the anniversary-sund swimming started in January 2025 and was quickly booked out. If you couldn't get a place, you have the chance of the waiting list. For children's swimming, which also takes place in Stralsund, there are still places available. The safety of the participants enjoys the highest priority. That is why there are lifeguards, medical staff and boat crews on site in order to be able to intervene at any time if something goes wrong.

Both müritzquerung.de as well as Teamdeutschland.de emphasize that open water swimming is a discipline of swimming sports that is becoming increasingly popular in recent years. The first Olympic participation took place in Athens in 1896, but the discipline in its current form has been part of the Olympic Games since 2008. This shows how important and popular the open water swimming is now.

a look back

The international sund swimming is more than just a sporting event; It embodies a piece of maritime culture and history of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund. Thanks to the close connection to the region and the diverse participant, the event is a great opportunity to celebrate the community and the sports spirit. For many swimmers, participation not only means a sporting goal, but also the opportunity to master a new challenge in one of the most beautiful regions in Germany.

So, dear swimmers and spectators: on July 5th there is certainly a lot on offer in Stralsund. Pack the swimming matters and accompany the participants on their sophisticated journey through the strelasund. It will be a big party!