Sauna and a sea swim in Helsinki

Three public saunas where you walk straight into the sea, compared.

Sea 8.7 °C at Helsinki Kaivopuisto, 11 Nov, 13:00 (FMI)

Quick pick

Mixed group, want showers and a towel handed to you: Löyly. Book ahead.
Mixed group, no booking, no fee: Sompasauna. No showers, no staff.
Alone or as a pair, a quiet sauna: Kulttuurisauna. Walk in on weekend mornings; no groups of three or more.

Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki

Sea: Both public saunas open straight onto the terrace and the sea, all year. Swimming depends on the weather.
Booking: Reserving ahead is recommended; 24-hour cancellation policy. Book on Löyly’s calendar.
Mixed or separate: Mixed saunas. Separate changing rooms and showers for men and women.
Swimwear: Required at all times. Rental €8 for 2 hours.
Price: €29 for 2 hours, towel and seat liner included. Extra hour €12.
Bring: Flip-flops or other wet-area footwear.

Kansanpuistonpolku 5, 00570 Helsinki (Mustikkamaa)

Sea: You swim in the sea at your own risk. No lifeguard and no staff on site.
Booking: None. Always open; you heat the wood stove yourself.
Mixed or separate: Mixed, with no separate shifts for women or men.
Swimwear: Optional, in the sauna and in the sea.
Price: Free. Donations and association membership keep it running.
Bring: Drinking water, a towel and a padlock for the valuables lockers. No running water, showers or changing rooms.
Note: No car access; the nearest parking is at Mustikkamaa Sports Park. Not step-free. No photos or speakers.

Hakaniemenranta 17, 00530 Helsinki

Sea: Swimming in the sea; an ice hole in winter.
Booking: Morning shifts Fri–Sun 8–11:30, walk-in, last entry 10:30. Evening shifts Wed–Sun 16–20, booking required, last entry 18:45; the calendar on the Kulttuurisauna site opens two weeks ahead. A booking is 90 minutes.
Groups: No groups: more than two people counts as one. First-timers are asked to come alone. Friday evenings are silent shifts.
Mixed or separate: Separate saunas for men and women, per the MyHelsinki listing.
Swimwear: Bring a swimsuit if you swim.
Price: €17 adult, €13 student, pensioner or unemployed, €77 for seven entries. Paid on arrival; no cash.
Bring: Towel, sitting towel and a water bottle. No glass bottles or own alcohol.

Many are run by clubs; check access before you go.

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Iso Kallahden talviuintipaikka (Vuosaari-Seura)Vuosaari
Katajanokan talviuintipaikka (KJS)Vironniemi
Kruunuvuorenrannan talviuintipaikka (Laajasalo-Degerö Seura)Laajasalo
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Marjaniemen talviuintipaikka (Meriuimarit)Vartiokylä
Munkkiniemen talviuintipaikka (Munkkiniemen Avantouimarit ry)Munkkiniemi
Ouritsaaren talviuintipaikka (TUK)Kampinmalmi
Pikkukosken talviuintipaikka (Uintiseura Kuhat)Oulunkylä
Rajasaaren talviuintipaikka (HKK-talviuimarit)Taka-Töölö
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Seurasaaren talviuintipaikka (Seurasaaren uimarit)Reijola
Soutustadion / Talviuintipaikka (SMARK)Taka-Töölö · at Rowing Stadium's sauna
Tuorinniemen talviuintipaikka (Herttoniemen hylkeet)Herttoniemi
Uunisaaren talviuintipaikka (Uunisaaren talviuintiseura)Ullanlinna
Vartiokylän talviuintipaikka (Vartiokylän ranta- ja venekerho)Vartiokylä
Vaskiniemen talviuintipaikka (Suomen Saunaseura)Lauttasaari
Veijarivuoren talviuintipaikka (Humaus ry)Lauttasaari

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