Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most people think Switzerland in winter means one thing... skiing β·οΈ
But some of the country's best winter traditions happen nowhere near the slopes.
On Lake Lucerne, a floating wooden sauna heats up to 90Β°C π₯ before guests step straight into the icy water below π₯Άπ¦ It's all part of a cold-water culture embraced across Switzerland for generations.
A reminder that winter travel doesn't always mean racing down a mountain. Sometimes it means getting cold on purpose π
Would you take the plunge? π
π Discover more unexpected Swiss experiences in our brand new guide: LOST iN Switzerland. Link in bio.
Most people think Switzerland in winter means one thing... skiing β·οΈ
But some of the country's best winter traditions happen nowhere near the slopes.
On Lake Lucerne, a floating wooden sauna heats up to 90Β°C π₯ before guests step straight into the icy water below π₯Άπ¦ It's all part of a cold-water culture embraced across Switzerland for generations.
A reminder that winter travel doesn't always mean racing down a mountain. Sometimes it means getting cold on purpose π
Would you take the plunge? π
π Discover more unexpected Swiss experiences in our brand new guide: LOST iN Switzerland. Link in bio.










