LoveSwim News

Love. Blood. Swim. The Heart & Dagger of LoveSwim 2025 The theme for this year’s Pride is Love. Our designer Evelyne Dielen—who’s been shaping the visual soul of LoveSwim for years, from the website to the medals, swim caps and T-shirts—took love as the foundation...

In this episode of the ZwemPodcast, Sylvia Bakker talks with founder Dia Huizinga, whom she met during the coronavirus pandemic. They discuss the origins of LoveSwim, the magic of outdoor swimming in the city, and the special atmosphere that brings participants and spectators together every year.

We are proud to announce that DJ Natarcia will be playing at LoveSwim 2025 on Friday 25th July. With her infectious energy, deep community connection and irresistible beats, she will bring the musical heartbeat to the most colourful queer swimming event of the...

We’re proud to announce that singer Ritchie Lahnstein will be performing live at LoveSwim 2025! With his powerful voice, warm presence, and energetic performance, he’s set to deliver a musical highlight on the banks of the Amstel. Ritchie is a singer, songwriter, and...

Last year, a handful of swimmers dived into the Amstel for a brand-new part of LoveSwim: the 250-meter Extravaganza. The idea? As much glitter, colour and individuality in the water as possible. One of the creators was Walter. We asked him how this cheerful swimming...