Ice bathing in Baden: Will our reporter make it into the frosty waters?

Ice bathing in Baden: Will our reporter make it into the frosty waters?

When swimming in winter, many people stick their heads into the cold waters - an interesting phenomenon that promises the potential for lots of thrills and health. This is how krone.at reports on our reporter Aurora Bajgora, who took on the challenge of ice bathing despite cold weather of only four degrees Celsius. Before she takes the plunge into the ice-cold water, she receives valuable tips from experienced ice swimmer Christian Paul, who has been a die-hard ice bather for four years. Bajgora, who describes herself as a “warm showerer,” has been thinking about the test for days and is wondering whether she will actually take the plunge. So the race against the cold is on! For those wondering how she might feel in such cold water, the video of her courageous challenge will provide exciting insight.

The Secrets of the Northern Lights

Meanwhile, the National History Museum website reports on the mesmerizing Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, which illuminate the Northern Hemisphere's night sky in gentle, colorful waves. These magical lights are the result of the interaction between the Sun's magnetic field and the Earth. Scientists agree that the sun's energy, which is ejected into space in the form of charged particles, is responsible. The colors of the northern lights, which are created when these particles collide with various elements in the earth's atmosphere, are particularly striking. Oxygen at high altitudes produces red light, while oxygen at medium altitudes mainly creates green accents. This exciting light show is particularly active during the solar cycles, which fluctuate every 11 years, and reflects the sun's power to send energetic particles into the atmosphere.

The best times to see the Northern Lights, however, are March and April as well as September and October, where they are often more intense, especially around the equinox. Regions like Iceland and Finland are optimal for the experience. Additionally, there are scientific predictions that inform when and where the Northern Lights will be visible, but the exact conditions are complex and vary with solar activity. But for all adventure seekers, waiting for the Northern Lights to appear is clearly an unforgettable experience.