TrygFonden Copenhagen Swim August 28-29, 2026

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TrygFonden Copenhagen Swim

    • Recreational open water swimming event
    • Different distances
    • Start and finish in the center of Copenhagen in front of Denmark's National Library
    • Organized by SvømDanmark - The Danish Swimming Federation
    • Make your experience last with merchandise
    • Participants are able to rent a wetsuit.
    • Buy a gift card for your swim buddy
    • Find our latest news in the news section

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4x500 m (Krüger Relay) Teams of four swimmers must swim 500m each.
REMA 1000-meter The perfect distance for new open water swimmers.
2.000 m The traditional 2.000 m-distance. You race to become the fastest in your age group.
2,000 m (elite) The traditional 2,000 m-distance. As an elite swimmer, you race to be one of the 3 fastest men or women.
2,000 m (speedos only) The traditional 2,000 meter distance. Wetsuits are not permitted in the speedos only heat.
2,000 m (rolling start) The traditional 2,000 meter distance. You are allocated a 15-minute time slot, and can start when you want in this slot.
2,000 m (by night) Each swimmer has a swim buoy illuminated by a lantern. We swim together and light up the canals. This is NOT a race, but a social swim.
10,000 m This is for the skilled open water swimmer, who love the extreme and just can’t get enough of swimming around Christiansborg.

Buy a beautiful Copenhagen Swim poster

Every year since 2021, we have created a beautiful poster featuring a scene from the route around Christiansborg in collaboration with Vissevasse. 

It is also possible to purchase a hoodie, mugs, tow float and much more.

Find our merch here

Latest news

Read the latest articles about Copenhagen Swim, our sponsors and our participants right here.

Guide: Sell your spot in the canal – or buy someone else’s

Guide: Sell your spot in the canal – or buy someone else’s

13 November 2025

Have your plans changed – or are you hoping for a different distance? You can now easily sell or buy tickets for TrygFonden Copenhagen Swim via Sportstiming. That way there’s room for you – or someone else – in Copenhagen’s canals.

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