Carnival swimming with the Balaton Polar Bears 2026

On 14 February, the brave – and those who prefer to just cheer them on – will gather again in Balatonalmádi. The Balaton Polar Bears' carnival swim is both a challenge and a cheerful way to bid farewell to winter: costumes, cold water, laughter, and hot tea on the shore. The dip is quick, but the experience is all the more memorable. Those who go into the water come out proud, while those who do not take a dip cheer, take photos, and laugh along with the others.