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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 Raasepori: Padva
Padva beach is located in a remote area of Raasepori, on the Padva peninsula. The beach is beautiful and popular.
The Beaches of Lohja: Moisio
Moision beach is located north of Lohja city center, close to the Tytyri mines. The beach appears serene and quiet for a reason: in the past few years, the water quality has been poor, and swimming is not recommended.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Furutorp
Furutorp beach is located in the idyllic village of Bromarv, Raasepori. The village is on an isthmus, with the sea on both sides.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Gumnäs
The idyllic Gumnäs beach is located in Pohja, Raasepori, by the sea.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Skogsängsgölen
Skogsängsgölen beach is located near the villages of Pohja and Billnäs in Raasepori, by a beautiful lake.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Vikstrand
Vikstrand beach is located in the village of Tenhola, Raasepori. The beach is by the sea but deep within the Gesterby Bay. You would have to row about 15 kilometers to pass Padva beach and reach the open sea on the horizon.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Mustio pottery
Mustio pottery beach is located in Raasepori. Mustios old pottery and "castlelike" mansion is right next door.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Bajon
The small and charming Bajon beach is located in the Raasepori archipelago, in a remote spot at the "end" of the island.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Ramsholmen
Ramsholmen beach is located on the west coast of Ramsholmen island and recreation area, in Tammisaari, Raasepori.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Box
Box beach is located in Raasepori, in Box, on the seashore.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Lagman
Lagman beach is located on the seashore in Snappertuna, Raasepori. The beach is part of a campsite with the same name. It is on the seashore, although in the middle of the archipelago.
The Beaches of Inkoo: Björnviken
The well-equipped Björnviken beach is located in a remote area on the shore of Lake Marsjö.
The Beaches of Inkoo: Koivuniemi
The fine Koivuniemi beach is located close to the center of Inkoo. This well-equipped beach is one of the so-called EU beaches, which are popular public beaches.
The Beaches of Inkoo: Djupträsk
Djupträsk beach is located on the shore of the lake with the same name in the northern part of Inkoo.
The Beaches of Siuntio: Störsvik sandpit
Störsvik's sandpit is located in Siuntio. However, it is such a fine place that the beach is also called the most popular beach in Kirkkonummi. Locals reportedly call this Pikkala pit.
The Beaches of Siuntio: Karskog
Karskog beach is located in Siuntio. It offers excellent facilities: a beautiful lake, a diving tower, and a football field. What more could you ask for on a beautiful summer day?
The Beaches of Siuntio: Nummijärvi
Nummijärvi beach is located in Siuntio, near the Lohja border. The shallow sandy beach is excellent for children.
The Beaches of Siuntio: Tjusträsk
The small Tjusträsk beach can be found in Siuntio, in the surroundings of the Siuntio spa. The beach is - tadaa - on the shore of Tjusträsk.
The Beaches of Karkkila: Vattola (Pyhäjärvi)
One of the finest beaches in Uusimaa is found in Karkkila. Vattola beach on Lake Pyhäjärvi is stunning. There is a diving tower, a couple of piers, a children's playground, and plenty of sunshine.
The Beaches of Karkkila: Saarlampi
Saarlampi's small and charming beach is located in Karkkila. The beach itself is not very large, but there is plenty of space around it.
The Beaches of Karkkila: Parsilanjärvi
Parsilanjärvi beach is located on the shore of the lake of the same name in Karkkila. The beach is divided into two parts. From the pier, you can access deeper water, and about 50 meters away, there is a shallow sandy beach.
The Beaches of Karkkila: Tuorila
Tuorila beach is located in Karkkila, on the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi. The charming beach is shallow, though the area around the end of the pier has reportedly been dredged deeper.
The Beaches of Karkkila: Siikala
Siikala beach is a small and charming little beach along the Saavajoki river.
The Beaches of Karkkila: Vuotinainen
Near the Vuotinaisten camp center, there is also a small sandy area and a dock connected to the sauna.
The Beaches of Raasepori: Hummeldal
Hummeldal Beach is located in a rather remote corner of Raasepori. The quiet beach is by the sea.
The Beaches of Hyvinkää: Kaupunkisilta
Kaupunkisilta outdoor pool is located in the center of Hyvinkää. This popular summer spot for children was empty when I visited in June on a weekday, despite the rising temperatures towards heatwave levels.
The Beaches of Hyvinkää: Usmi
The beautiful Usmi beach is located on the shore of Usminjärvi, a few kilometers from the center of Hyvinkää. The lake is small and the water was clean.
The Beaches of Porvoo: Kokonniemi
Kokonniemi outdoor pool is located right near the center of Porvoo. The sheltered sand pit has plenty of space and swimmers.
The Beaches of Porvoo: Hasselholma
Hasselholm beach is located in Porvoo, on the shore of Veckjärvi. This popular beach has plenty of space and excellent services.
The Beaches of Porvoo: Venjärvi
Venjärvi beach is located in Porvoo, unsurprisingly on the shore of Venjärvi. The small beach is popular on hot summer days.