The Alfred Nikodém Memorial is a traditional Christmas winter swimming race that celebrates its 80th edition this year and commemorates goldsmith Alfred Nikodém's daring swim in the icy Vltava.
The swim takes place in the Vltava in central Prague, between Střelecký and Slovanský ostrov islands in Prague 1, near the National Theatre.
According to the event description, swimmers from various clubs and generations, competitive swimmers and participants not registered with the Czech Swimming Federation meet there, and spectators can come to watch.
The races cover 100, 300 and 750 metres, with the 750 m traditionally the most exciting, and the start is on Saturday, 26 December 2026 at 11:00.
Participation conditions, registration and further information are available on the website of the organizer, the I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha swimming club.
