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Helsinki Beaches

Spending time on a beach is one of the most popular things to do in Helsinki during the hot summer months. Helsinki offers more than 30 public beaches where you can enjoy beach activities or relax with your family and friends.

The beaches are mainly on the seaside, but a few are also along the Vantaa River. Beaches such as Hietaranta, Kallahdenniemi, Laajasalo, Marjaniemi, Munkkiniemi, Mustikkamaa, etc., are the places where you can hit on a warm afternoon. The city authorities supervise these beaches, and their waters are tested during the swimming season.

Hietaniemi beach (Hietaniemen uimaranta or Hietaranta)

Hietaniemi beach (Hietaniemen uimaranta or Hietaranta)

Hietaranta beach (Swedish: Sandudds badstrand or Sandstrand; colloquially Hietsu), located in the Töölö district, is a top-rated sandy beach because of its proximity to the city. Visitors can relax on warm days playing beach volleyball, sunbathing or swimming.

Address: 00100 Helsinki, Finland

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Munkkiniemen beach (Munkkiniemen uimaranta)

Munkkiniemen beach (Munkkiniemen uimaranta)

Munkkiniemi beach is a small, sandy, shallow beach located approx. 5km from the city centre. The shallow waters make this a popular place with families and children. The beach is usually crowded in the summer as people come here to enjoy various activities and sports. Beach facilities include sun beds, showers, toilets, a kids' play area, beach volleyball, etc.

Address: Ritokalliontie 18, 00330 Helsinki, Finland

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Aurinkolahti (Aurinkolahden)

Aurinkolahti (Aurinkolahden)

Aurinkolahti beach lies within the Aurinkolahti neighbourhood and is the best swimming beach. The beach offers all the necessary amenities, a kids' play area, and an outdoor gym. Lifeguards are also present to assist you anytime.

Address: Urheilukalastajankuja 1, 00990 Helsinki, Finland

Mustikkamaa beach (Mustikkamaan uimaranta)
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Mustikkamaa beach (Mustikkamaan uimaranta)

Situated near the Helsinki Zoo Korkeasaari, the Mustikkamaa beach is a great place to take your family for a relaxing day outing. Beach amenities include cabins, toilets, showers, kiosks, and exercise equipment to keep you engaged.

Address: Mustikkamaanpolku 1, 00570 Helsinki, Finland

Kivinokka beach (Kivinokan uimaranta)
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Kivinokka beach (Kivinokan uimaranta)

Kivinokka beach is a beautiful swimming beach located in the Vanhankaupunginselkä bay at Herttoniemi in Helsinki. The beach is enclosed by a forested and rocky area with hundreds of holiday cottages. The Kivinokka area includes beaches, a nature trail, ancient woodlands, a summer café, huts, and a garden.

Address: 00810 Helsinki, Finland

Pihlajasaari beach (Pikkukosken uimaranta)

Pihlajasaari beach (Pikkukosken uimaranta)

Pihlajasaari (Rönnskär) island is a popular recreational area of Helsinki. The island is a popular vacation summer destination known for its long, sandy beach. The amenities include a kids' playground, volleyball court, bathing huts, showers, toilets and a restaurant. The island is intended to be a holiday resort where the cottages are available for rent.

Uunisaari beach (Uunisaaren uimaranta)
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Uunisaari beach (Uunisaaren uimaranta)

Uunisaari beach lies on the island of the same name as the Kaivopuisto shore. Boat services are available to reach the island in the summer months, and in the winter, you can go through a bridge which connects Uunisaari to Liuskasaari. The beach facilities include showers, toilets, cabins, playgrounds, kiosks, etc.

Pikkukoski beach (Pikkukosken uimaranta)
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Pikkukoski beach (Pikkukosken uimaranta)

Pikkukoski beach is a quaint picnic spot outside the city centre. It is visited by families to enjoy the summer days as this secluded spot by the Vantaa River offers calm waters to swim in. Amenities include a jumping deck, a kiosk, indoor showers, basketball and volleyball courts and a weekly sauna.

Address: Pikkukoskentie 23, 00650 Helsinki, Finland

Seurasaari beach
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Seurasaari beach

A predominantly nudist beach, Seurasaari beach is located on Seurasaari island. They have separate nudist areas for men and women to enjoy independently. The island is intended to be a recreational area where people can enjoy their holidays or weekends away from the city. Facilities like cabins, showers and toilets are provided.

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