On January 6, 2026, Orthodox Christians will celebrate Epiphany, one of the most significant holidays in the Christmas-New Year cycle.
Kyiv has prepared 15 locations for ice plunges. In this article, we’ll tell you where you can join the tradition and what facilities and safety measures await visitors.
What is Epiphany and when is it celebrated?
Epiphany, also known as Jordan or the Baptism of the Lord, is the third and final major holiday in the Christmas-New Year cycle dedicated to Jesus Christ. According to church canons, when the Son of God turned 30, He was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. This event is commemorated by Christians annually.
In 2026, Orthodox believers celebrate Epiphany on January 6 according to the new church calendar, and on January 19 according to the old calendar. In the Roman Catholic tradition, the Baptism of the Lord is celebrated every year on the Sunday after Epiphany (January 6).
Plunge locations in Kyiv on January 6, 2026
The Kyiv City Administration has announced 12 official locations for celebrating Epiphany in Kyiv. To ensure public safety, rescuers and medical staff will be on duty at these sites.
-
Beach “Dytyachyi” (Children’s Beach)
Address: Near the chapel in Hydropark
-
Beach “Venice”
Address: Dolobetsky Island
-
Beach “Central”
Address: Trukhaniv Island
-
Beach “Telbin”
Address: Berezniaky, Lake Telbin, Pavla Tychyny Street, 20
-
Beach “Troieshchyna”
Address: Honore de Balzac Street
-
Beach “Rainbow”
Address: M. Cheremshyny Street
-
Lake “Verbne”
Address: Pryozernaya Street
-
Beach “Pushcha-Vodytsia”
Address: Horashchyha Pond, 7th Line
Municipal beach «Pushcha Voditsa»
40 Fedora Maksymenka St, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
-
Beach “Natalka”
Address: Obolon Bay, Pryrichna Street
-
Island “Obolonsky”
Address: Obolon District, between Obolon Bay and the Dnipro River, accessible via Obolon Embankment
-
Beach “Halarynyi”
Address: Naberezhno-Korchuvatska Street
-
Beach “Veselka”
Address: Mykilsko-Slobidska Street
At Obolonsky Island and the municipal “Dytyachyi” (Children’s) Beach, municipal security representatives will be on duty.
You can also plunge at three additional private locations.
