Back in Europe, Schloss Elmau, an idyllic nature escape in the German Alps, offers expert-led and unguided wild swimming excursions in several peak-flanked lakes. Guests can take e-bikes to Ferchensee ...

There’s something undeniably magical about wild swimming. After miles on the trail, few things rival the feeling of slipping into a cool, natural pool surrounded by mountains, trees, or open skies.

Waterfall selfies, river dips and dawn swimming in the sea. It seems like wild swimming is a favourite outdoor activity for lots of people right now. This fast-growing activity (also known as open ...