German tourists trying to create floating sauna rescued from Swedish ice floe

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondentFebruary 23, 2026 at 04:14 PM

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Five German tourists were rescued from an ice floe in the Stockholm archipelago on Sunday after losing control of their makeshift floating sauna. The tourists had apparently sawed loose a piece of ice near Värmdö and were attempting to create a motor-powered sauna when the swell from a passing ferry broke the ice. The ferry crew rescued four individuals, while a fifth remained to gather equipment, including a sauna tent, saw, paddle board, camera, and motor. Authorities returned the group to shore unharmed in Stavsnäs. While ice-related rescues are common in the area, this incident is considered unusual due to the sauna and the circumstances.

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SVT 30% Stavsnäs 40% Johan Axberg 40% Värmdö 50% Stockholm archipelago 60% Karolina Wichman ×260% Stockholm ×270% Germany 80% Sweden ×290%

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