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Swimming places and Beaches in Finland
There is about 1500 public Beaches on swimming places in Finland. Some beaches are by the sea, others by lakes.
Here you can find photos and background information on many Finnish beaches.
Beaches by city or municipality | Espoo | Hanko | Helsinki | Inkoo | Karkkila | Kirkkonummi | Lohja | Porvoo | Raasepori | Siuntio | Vantaa | Vihti
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 Espoo: Laaksolahti
The beach of Laaksolahti is located on the shoores of Pitkäjärvi. The beach looks small, but is surprisingly big. There is a a volleyball court, basketball arena, childrens playground and other services nearby.
The Beaches of Espoo: Kivenlahti
Kivenlahti Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Espoo. It is located in a peaceful area right next to residential buildings. The beach is also close to my heart, as I spent a month here working as a lifeguard in my distant Baywatch youth.
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 Raasepori: Flacksjö
Flacksjön Beach is located by the lake of the same name in Pohja, Raasepori. It is about one and a half kilometers from Fiskars village.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Bastsjö
Bastsjön Beach is located by the lake of the same name in Raasepori, five to six kilometers north of Karjaa.
The Beaches of Lohja: Lasitehdas
On a hot summer day, Lasitehdas beach (in english Glass factorys beach) in Lohja is the perfect place to visit. At the tip of Lasitehtaanniemi, there is a pier and a charming diving tower.
The Beaches of Lohja: Liessaari
The idyllic Liessaaren beach is located in Lohja, on the "city side" of the island of the same name. Liessaari also features a nature trail, lovely scenery, and an old mine.
The Beaches of Lohja: Aurlahti
Aurlahti swimming beach is the top beach in Lohja. And it’s no wonder, with 250 meters of sandy beach, right next to the city center, great facilities, and an overall beautiful setting.
The Beaches of Lohja: Ikkala
The small and charming Ikkala swimming beach is located on the shore of Kotojärvi in the northern part of Lohja. There is also a nature trail and impressive cliffs nearby.
The Beaches of Lohja: Nälköönlampi
The small Nälköönlampi swimming beach is located in Muijala. It offers a pier, a small sandy beach, and a peaceful setting.
The Beaches of Lohja: Lehmijärvi
Lehmijärvi swimming beach is small and rocky, also known as a swimming spot in Lohja. It is also referred to as Timpurintie beach.
The Beaches of Lohja: Kirmusjärvi
The peaceful Kirmusjärvi swimming beach is located in Sammatti, Lohja. The beach has a serene atmosphere.
The Beaches of Lohja: Ruokjärvi
The charming Ruokjärvi swimming beach is located on the shore of Iso Ruokjärvi. The beach faces nicely to the west, so the evening sun warms it up.
The Beaches of Lohja: Hormajärvi
Hormajärvi swimming spot is located by a clear-water lake, a few kilometers north of Lohja city center.
The Beaches of Lohja: Routio
Routio beach is a small, charming beach located on the shore of Lake Lohjanjärvi.
The Beaches of Lohja: Paloniemi
Paloniemi is a popular and idyllic beach on the shore of Lake Lohjanjärvi. The shallow sandy beach faces northwest, so there is plenty of sunshine.
The Beaches of Lohja: Puujärvi
Puujärvi beach is located in Lohja, near the center of Karjalohja. The water is clear and the beach is sandy, making it a great place to swim.
The Beaches of Lohja: Karstu
Karstu beach is located in the village of the same name, between Lohja and Karstu.
The Beaches of Lohja: Suittilan swimming place
Suittila swimming spot used to be an official beach of Lohja, but it is no longer maintained as such. I'm not sure if the beach is still being taken care of.
The Beaches of Lohja: Pitkäjärvi
Pitkäjärvi beach, also known as Nummi beach, is located in the northern part of Lohja, in the village of Nummi, on the eastern shore of Pitkäjärvi.
The Beaches of Lohja: Jäämäjärvi
Jäämäjärvi, also known as Pusula beach, is located in the northern part of Lohja, specifically in Pusula. Pusula was one of the two main urban areas in the former municipality of Nummi-Pusula.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Knipan
Knipan Beach, located right in the center of Tammisaari, Raasepori, offers an idyllic seaside atmosphere and excellent services.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Knipnäs
Knipnäs Beach is located by the sea in Raasepori. The beach is charming, with beautiful scenery, and the water deepens gradually, making it suitable for children. Depending on how you measure it, the distance to Tammisaari's center is a little over or under a kilometer.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Sjövik
Sjövikin Beach is located in Raasepori. The beach is sheltered in a bay and faces southeast.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Langansböle
The small and charming Langansböle Beach is located in the Langansböle district of Raasepori, by the sea.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Camping area
Camping Site Beach, also known as Campingen, is located by the sea in Raasepori. Or more precisely, in Tammisaari.
The Beaches of Lohja: Vohloinen swimming place
Vohloinen swimming spot is located in Lohja. The small beach is on the shore of Lohjanjärvi, in Vohloisenlahti. The city of Lohja has stopped maintaining the beach, so there are no facilities like toilets anymore. However, swimming is still possible, at least until the beach gradually becomes overgrown.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Svedja
Svedjan beach, also known as Kaskimaa, is located in Raasepori. The beach is popular and is classified as an EU beach, meaning it has over a hundred daily visitors.
The Beaches of Lohja: Ojamo
Ojamon uimaranta on pieni ja sympaattinen uimaranta runsaan kilometrin päässä Lohjan keskustasta. Rantaa kutsutaan kai myös nimellä Nuotatien uimaranta.