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Late August to May (closed in summer)
About Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall (Yrjönkadun uimahalli) in central Helsinki opened on 4 June 1928 as Finland's first public swimming hall. Designed by architect Väinö Vähäkallio, it keeps its classical columned pool hall and is run by the City of Helsinki's sports services. Because many bathers swim nude, the hall has separate days for women and men instead of mixed sessions: women swim on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, men on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Swimming without a costume is allowed, but each bather can choose whether to wear one. Besides the pool there are several saunas, two saunas that can be rented, and a second floor with rest areas and a café-restaurant, for which separate tickets are sold. The hall closed in 2024 for a major renovation that upgraded accessibility, technical systems, the washing and sauna areas and the facades while keeping the historic interior, and it reopened to swimmers on 3 February 2026. The traditional wood-heated sauna was still out of use in 2026. The hall closes for a summer break each year (24 May to 30 August in 2026).
Legal context & local rules
Nude swimming is permitted by the City of Helsinki within the hall on its single-sex days; swimwear is equally allowed.
Finland is highly tolerant of nudity. Public nudity is permitted in designated areas. Finnish sauna culture is inseparable from naturism — nudity in saunas is universal and expected. The Finnish Naturist Federation (SNY) promotes naturism as part of national culture.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
The hall is at Yrjönkatu 21 b in the city centre, a short walk from Helsinki Central Station and Kamppi; trams, buses and the metro all stop nearby, and there is no dedicated parking. No membership is needed: buy a ticket at the desk. In 2026 a two-hour adult ticket cost €6 and a ten-visit card €48, with no discount groups; second-floor tickets can be bought online up to three weeks ahead. Check the day before going, as women and men swim on different days. The 2024-26 renovation improved accessibility.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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60.1680, 24.9390
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to swim nude?
No. The city states you can always choose whether to wear a swimsuit or not.
Which days are for men and which for women?
Women: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Men: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
How much does it cost?
In 2026 a two-hour adult visit cost €6 and a ten-visit card €48; the second floor is ticketed separately.
Is it open in summer?
No, the hall closes for a summer break, which in 2026 ran from 24 May to 30 August.
Is it open after the renovation?
Yes, it reopened in February 2026 after a renovation that began in 2024.
Sources
- Yrjönkadun uimahalli - City of Helsinki Official
- Yrjönkadun uimahalli avataan jälleen helmikuussa 2026 - City of Helsinki Official
- Yrjönkadun uimahalli hinnasto - City of Helsinki (search result) Official
- Yrjönkadun uimahalli aukioloajat - City of Helsinki (search result) Official
Researched 24 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 24 October 2026.
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