The European Open Water Swimming Championships are an event organized by LEN (Ligue Européenne de Natation), dedicated to open water swimming competitions. The event was held biennially from 1989 to 1993; since 1995 the open water swimming has been included in the program of the European Swimming Championships.
Ten editions was part of the European Aquatics Championships, and seven edition was stand alone editions.
Update to 2018 European Aquatics Championships.