City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division

Hietaranta beach

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Hietaranta beach right next to the city centre is one of the most popular beaches in Helsinki that attracts visitors throughout the summer season.

You can check the water quality, temperature and blue-green algae situation of the beach via the ulkoliikunta.fi map service during the summer season. Lifeguards supervise the beach during the beach season.

In addition to changing shelters, showers an ...

Visiting address

Hiekkarannantie 11
00100 Helsinki

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Service hours

Summertime

1/6/2026–9/8/2026

Monday-Sunday 10.00–20.00

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Telephone number

+358 931021416

Accessibility information

There are no accessible parking spaces near the beach. The nearest parking area is within 50 metres.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located under 20 m from the beach.
A smooth and sufficiently wide asphalted route leads to the beach. The route is illuminated.
There is a steep slope on the passage.
The passage has at least 4 steps, with handrails on one side.
The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.

There are men's/women's dressing rooms on the beach. The dressing room entrance is difficult to perceive at a distance. The passage to the dressing room is smooth and sufficiently wide.
The dressing room entrance has at least 4 steps, with handrails on one side.
The dressing room entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The dressing room door is heavy or otherwise hard to open. The doorway has a high threshold.
The dressing room features a dressing bench and sufficient room for a wheelchair and assistant. Good illumination and clear contrasts facilitate spatial perception.
The shower room is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door to the shower room opens easily manually. The doorway has a low threshold.

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Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division

Updated: 20/5/2026

Hietaranta beach

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