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The Beaches of Helsinki
The Beaches of Helsinki: Hietaranta
Hietaranta beach is practically in central Helsinki. It is the most popular and best-equipped beach in Helsinki. The beach is also known as Hietsu and Hietaniemi beach.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Palettilampi
Palettilampi Beach is Helsinki's newest beach. It is located in northern Helsinki, in the residential area of Kuninkaantammi.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Uunisaari
Uunisaari beach is located just a stone's throw away from the southern tip of Helsinki peninsula. The beach is large and well-protected, with the islands shielding it from waves.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Veijarivuori
Veijarivuori beach, also known as Lauttasaari outdoor area beach, is located at the southern tip of Lauttasaari. From this charming beach, you can gaze at the horizon and ponder deep thoughts.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Lauttasaari
Lauttasaari beach is located pretty much in the center of Lauttasaari. The shallow and fine sandy beach is also well-suited for children. The beach is known both as Lauttasaari beach and Lauttasaari Casino beach. And probably by many other names I haven't heard of.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Tuorinniemi
Welcome to explore a gem of Helsinki beaches. Tuorinniemi beach is located in Herttoniemi, actually just south of Herttoniemenranta. The gently sloping beach is a great place to spend the day.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Puotila
Welcome to East Helsinki, Puotila. Located in Vartiokylänlahti, Puotila beach is quite urban, with metro trains passing nearby.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Marjaniemi
Marjaniemi beach is located in eastern Helsinki. The district is, as I understand it, Vartiokylä, practically Itäkeskus to the north and Roihuvuori to the west. But to the point: a fine beach with a Mediterranean atmosphere.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Kivinokka
Welcome to Kivinokka in Helsinki. Behind the manor and Herttoniemi allotment garden, you'll find the peaceful yet idyllic Kivinokka beach - quite close to the center of Helsinki.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Laajasalo
Laajasalo beach is located in eastern Helsinki. Next to it is Laajasalo sports park, so you can work up a sweat in various ways before swimming.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Iso Kallahti
Iso Kallahti beach is located in eastern Helsinki. In the Rastila and Vuosaari area, there are many beautiful beaches, with stunning beaches in nearly every cove.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Rastila
Rastila beach is located in eastern Helsinki, near Vuosaari. The metro brings you close, the beach is great, there's grass, and there's a campsite next to it. No wonder the beach is popular on a sunny summer day.
The Beaches of Espoo: Hevossalmi
Hevossalmi beach is located in Laajasalo. This small but very peaceful and idyllic beach is worth a visit.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Furuvik
Furuvik beach is located at the end of Laajasalo, Helsinki. This small and idyllic beach is found next to a small harbor. On a sunny day, it is a great place to relax.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Pikkukoski
Pikkukosken uimaranta löytyy Helsingin Oulunkylästä. Iso ja hyvinvarusteltu ranta on suosituin Vantaajoen varrella olevista uimarannoista. Ja hyvästä syystä.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Porvariskuninkaanpuisto
Porvariskuninkaanpuisto beach is located in East Helsinki, in Jollas. The location is peaceful, and this beach is not easy to find.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Suomenlinna
One of the most exotic beaches in Helsinki is located in Suomenlinna. It is a sheltered bay surrounded by a popular walking trail on the hill, as seen in the picture.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Pakila
Pakila beach is located along the Vantaa River. It's probably no surprise that it's in Pakila.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Tapaninvainio
Tapaninvainio beach is located along the Vantaa River. Thanks to the bridge over the river, it is easily accessible from both sides of the shore. By car, the road is more winding.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Lapinlahti
Lapinlahti beach was long used by the hospital. But since the hospital is no longer there, the beach is freely accessible. I am not sure if the City of Helsinki maintains this beach, or if it is in good condition just due to "old habits."
The Beaches of Helsinki: Mustasaari
Mustasaari beach is located on the church's outdoor and camp center island. The island is right next to Kaskisaari, and Lauttasaari is just a stone's throw away.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Seurasaari
Seurasaari beach is a small beach in western Helsinki, in the Seurasaari outdoor park. The beach faces approximately southwest, so from midday onward, the sun warms it nicely.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Munkkiniemi
Munkkiniemi beach is located on the seashore at the end of Laajalahti. The popular beach is maintained by the City of Helsinki. I assume the former lifeguard stand can be seen in front.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Kallahdenniemi
Kallahdenniemi beach is located in East Helsinki, in Vuosaari. The beach is part of the Kallahdenniemi outdoor area. You won't find a more exotic beach in the metropolitan area: beaches on both sides of the peninsula, and so shallow that it's definitely suitable for the youngest family members.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Eiranranta
Eiranranta is found amidst beautiful scenery in southern Helsinki. The beach is not official - meaning water quality is not measured and there are no toilets - but it is still a nice and well-maintained beach.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Länsiulapanniemi
In the south-western corner of Lauttasaari, Länsiulapanniemi, there is a nice little beach. Surrounded by beautiful cliffs. Lauttasaari is a island west the city of Helsinki. You can get here with metro. Koivusaari metro-station is some 700 north from here.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Plotti
One of the most idyllic beaches in Helsinki can be found in Pirkkola. In the middle of the sports park and outdoor area is "Plotti". It is nice swimming pond with clear water
The Beaches of Helsinki: Lehtisaari
The Beaches of Helsinki: Aurinkolahti
The Aurinkolahti beach in Vuosaari is one of the finest beaches in Helsinki, the capital region and Finland, and is nicely connected to the Aurinkolahti residential area. Vuosaari is located in the eastern parts of Helsinki.
The Beaches of Helsinki: Mustikkamaa
Mustikkamaa is one of my favourite streets in Helsinki. A large and well-equipped beach is right next to the city centre. But a trip through Kulosaari to the archipelago forcibly "breaks away from everyday life". Nowadays, you can also get to Mustikkamaa via the new "Isoisänsilta" bridge..