The Nature of Swimming – A Journey into the World’s Most Beautiful Waters

Dive into healing, clarity, and wonder

Water heals, cleanses, and carries us back to ourselves. In the book The Nature of Swimming by gestalten, we travel to some of the most breathtaking swimming spots around the world – from steaming hot springs in Utah to coral lagoons in Malta.

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Fifth Water Hot Springs, Utah

Here, bathing becomes an individual experience. The unusually hot waterfall feeds a series of pools, each cooling slightly the further you move from the source – offering the perfect temperature for everyone.

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Coral Lagoon, Malta

Hidden within a rock formation, a large natural gate opens into a sunlit cave. The slightly warmer water nurtures an abundance of marine life, especially the corals that give the lagoon its name.

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Chapel Rock Tidal Pool, Cornwall

At a beach in Cornwall, England, a natural swimming pool carved into the rock offers the chance to feel the Atlantic’s raw power without facing its full force. Twice a day, the pool is refreshed with seawater by the tide.

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Alpine Sauna & Lake, Canada

Near Pemberton, British Columbia, an alpine sauna rests on a rock in a crystal-clear lake at 1,800 metres altitude. After warming up, a jump into the icy waters refreshes body and mind – a truly invigorating stop along the hiking trail.

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Piscine de Bon-Secours, Saint-Malo

Built in 1936 by René Lesaunier, this seawater pool in France is an architectural homage to nature’s rhythm. At high tide, it fills with saltwater, merging with the horizon. When the sea retreats, the water remains – offering safe swimming and views of the 17th-century Petit Bé fortress.

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Whether it’s icy mountain lakes, warm coral lagoons, or tidal pools carved by nature – The Nature of Swimming reminds us that water is far more than a physical element. It is a timeless ritual that heals, invigorates, and connects us to the world around us.