60 years of Sundwimming: Stralsund expects 1,100 participants in the strelasund!

60 years of Sundwimming: Stralsund expects 1,100 participants in the strelasund!

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the strelasund becomes the setting for the 60th anniversary of the international sund swimming. Yacht reports that the waterway and shipping management is asked for increased attention due to the expected rush of around 1,100 participants. Between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. swimmers from different age groups and performance classes will cope with the approximately 2.3 km long route from the mainland to the island of Rügen.

This event has been very popular since 1965 and embodies the Maritime Culture and History of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund. The old town of Stralsund, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an impressive backdrop for the spectacle. Sound swimming is just as open to hobby athletes as well as for experienced open water swimmers who want to face the challenge. The website of the organizer informs about the details, including the participation fees and start times, which were included in the registration that began in early January 2025.

a festival for the whole family

The safety of the participants naturally has top priority. Rescue swimmers, boat crews and medical staff will be available in order to be able to react quickly in an emergency. All places for the main swim have already been awarded, but there are still some available starting places for children's swimming in Stralsund that are ideal for young people.

Sund swimming is not only a sporting challenge, but also a highlight for spectators and families who want to enjoy the atmosphere around the port. In the region, the event is a celebration of water sports that attracts numerous people year after year.

popularity of open water swimming

The open water swimming, also known as long -distance swimming, has developed rapidly in recent years. According to Team germany this swimming is the recent discipline in swimming and is also enjoying international encouragement at competitions. The Olympic premiere took place in Beijing in 2008, with outstanding achievements by German swimmers in the following years.

In the coming weeks, everything will revolve around the anniversary of the sundwimming. The anticipation grows in the region and everyone is invited to become part of this special event. Whether as a participant in the water or as a spectator ashore - the mood on the strelasund will certainly be unforgettable!