https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/categories/uimaan/ Recent content in Uimaan on Pienten Helsinki Hugo en Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:16:40 +0200 https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/uimapaikkoja-hellepaiviin/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:16:40 +0200 https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/uimapaikkoja-hellepaiviin/ <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Blue-green algae-free swimming spots in Helsinki and surrounding areas</h2> <p><em>Published 14.7.2018, article updated with summer 2025 information on 14.6.2025.</em></p> <p><em>Large blue-green algae blooms covered the Gulf of Finland in July-August 2018, and Helsinki's swimming beaches were mostly covered with toxic blue-green algae during July's heat waves, making swimming in the water not recommended. For this reason, Pienten Helsinki compiled a list of swimming spots where you can swim even in hot weather without worrying about blue-green algae.</em></p> https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/uimaan/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:02:46 +0200 https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/uimaan/ <p><em>Which swimming beach is best in Helsinki for children? Where can you find a playground at a beach? Which beach is easily accessible by metro? The Pienet Helsinki team has compiled their favorite child-friendly swimming spots in Helsinki and Espoo.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Current blue-green algae information from Helsinki's swimming beaches can be found at <a href="https://ulkoliikunta.fi">ulkoliikunta.fi service</a></strong></p> <hr /> <h2>Child-Friendly Swimming Beaches in Helsinki and the Greater Capital Area</h2> <h2>Helsinki</h2> <h3>Kallahti Beach</h3> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/RxrWSbAxo9J2"><strong>Kallahti Beach</strong></a> located between Vuosaari and Meri-Rastila is excellent for small children. <br />Kallahti Point's beach extends very shallowly for a long distance, and the water is often warmer than other beaches as a result. However, watch out for sudden deep spots further along the beach! There's a kiosk-café, a large climbing ship as a playground, and public grills on the beach (bring your own charcoal). You can also enjoy snacks in the nearby forest sitting on tree trunks, avoiding the beach seagull problem. A magnificent natural spot and a lovely archipelago beach—a Helsinki gem! The surroundings offer easily accessible nature trails and stunning views. From the nearest bus stop, it's a few kilometers away, so unfortunately Kallahti is not easily accessible by public transport.</p> https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/kahluualtaita-pienille-helsingissa/ Wed, 28 May 2025 17:13:19 +0200 https://www.pientenhelsinki.fi/en/kahluualtaita-pienille-helsingissa/ <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Paddling pools in Helsinki playgrounds and open-air swimming facilities</h2> <p><em>Article published 28.5.2019, updated 28.5.2025</em></p> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#d3eefd"><strong>Update 4.8.2025: The playgrounds' summer season and paddling pool filling has ended for this summer! Pirkkolan Plotti is open until 10.8.2025 and water sprays in some playgrounds may still be in use. For more detailed information, contact the playgrounds directly. </strong></p> <p><em>Helsinki's playground paddling pools will be filled again this summer in open playgrounds.</em> <em>Paddling pools can still be found in many Helsinki playgrounds and for example at the Swimming Stadium and Kumpula open-air swimming facilities. Little Helsinki received a wish list of paddling pools, and this article now contains an updated list for summer 2024. </em></p>