The Wim Hof Method is a scientifically grounded approach to human performance and wellbeing, built on three foundational pillars: cold exposure, controlled breathwork, and commitment. Together, these practices have been shown to support immune resilience, reduce inflammation, and sharpen mental clarity. This May and June, certified instructors have prepared a series of retreats and workshops in some of the most extraordinary natural settings Northern Europe has to offer — from the volcanic highlands of Iceland to the national parks of Norway and the fjord-edged countryside of Denmark. Whether the intention is to process adversity, expand physiological limits, or simply establish a meaningful daily practice, each programme has been carefully curated to offer both depth of experience and lasting results.
Iceland: fire and ice expeditions at the Birkihof estate
Iceland stands apart as a destination for the Wim Hof Method not merely for the drama of its landscape, but because the environment itself becomes an active participant in the practice. Icy waterfalls, glacial terrain, geothermal heat, and vast open skies combine to create conditions that are simultaneously demanding and deeply restorative. This June, the Birkihof estate in the Laugarvatn area serves as the base for two consecutive multi-day retreats that offer comprehensive immersion far from the distractions of everyday life.
The first programme, entitled the Fire and Ice Expedition, runs from 1 to 6 June and is led by Anna Bernburg, a Level 2 certified instructor, alongside Level 3 instructor Joep. Over the course of six days, participants are guided into icy waterfalls and along glacial routes, fully supported throughout by a pivate chef who prepares nourishing, plant-based meals. The Birkihof estate itself features a traditional sauna, a floating pool, and a hot tub — amenities that complement the cold exposure work and allow for thorough physical recovery at the close of each day in the elements.
Immediately following, from 8 to 14 June, instructor Patrick Weyh leads a seven-day retreat at the same Birkihof location in the Bláskógabyggð region. This intensive programme integrates the core elements of the Wim Hof Method — cold exposure and deep breathwork — with yoga, offering a broader physical and contemplative framework. Participants leave with a lasting impression of the Icelandic landscape and a meaningful expansion of their mental and physical capacities.
Norway: wilderness immersion in Hallingskarvet National Park
For those whose ideal practice environment is the solitude of a mountain lodge surrounded by unspoiled wilderness, the Norway Wilderness Immersion offers an exceptional five-day programme from 4 to 8 June. The retreat is set within Hallingskarvet National Park in the village of Hovet — a protected landscape defined by frozen lakes, dramatic peaks, and waterfalls in their spring thaw. It is, by any measure, a setting of singular power for cold exposure work.
The programme is guided by three highly experienced instructors: Florian Mausser, Gus Hoyt, and Martina Sowinz. Together, they lead participants through breathwork sessions and cold immersions at altitude, alongside hikes through the national park that challenge both body and mind. Accommodation is provided at the Bio Hotel FjellHotell StorestØlen, a property committed to organic, vegan, and gluten-free cuisine — a deliberate choice that supports the physical demands of the programme and aligns with the Method’s broader philosophy of treating the body with care and intention.
Denmark: fundamentals workshops in Aarhus, Hobro, and Sønderborg
Not every meaningful encounter with the Wim Hof Method requires a week in the wilderness. Denmark offers a series of single-day Fundamentals Workshops in June, designed to provide a rigorous and practical introduction to the Method’s core principles within an accessible format. Each session is limited to thirty participants, ensuring that instructors can offer personalised attention and feedback attuned to each individual’s physiological starting point.
In Aarhus, physiotherapist and certified instructor Mikael Hedegaard hosts an evening workshop on 3 June, running from 17:00 to 21:30 at the Movement Method studio on Tomsagervej 2. The session moves methodically from theory into practice, covering the science behind the breathing technique and cold exposure before inviting participants to experience both firsthand. The evening concludes with an optional ice bath and a curated light meal — a considered ending to an intense and informative session.
Hedegaard leads a second workshop on 27 June, this time as a daytime session from 10:30 to 15:00 at a country estate on Skovbovej in Hobro. The outdoor setting, close to the rolling hills of Bramslev Bakker and the calm waters of Mariager Fjord, provides an ideal environment for breathwork and cold exposure practised in nature. The change of setting from studio to countryside reflects the Method’s inherent adaptability — the practice is as relevant amid urban schedules as it is in remote landscapes.
In Sønderborg, experienced body therapist Bo Freudendahl Hansen conducts two separate daytime workshops on 6 June and 20 June, each running from 10:00 to 16:00 on the second floor of Jernbanegade 2. These intimate sessions go beyond introductory practice to explore the underlying physiology of the Wim Hof Method in depth — how cold affects the autonomic nervous system, how the breathing technique influences blood chemistry, and how a consistent daily practice translates into measurable improvements in baseline health. Participants leave not only with a direct somatic experience of the Method, but with the theoretical grounding to sustain and develop their practice independently over time.