Culture and Leisure Division, City of Helsinki

Hietaranta beach

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Hietaranta beach is the most popular beach in Helsinki, especially in warm weather. The full length of the beach is monitored, and the swimming area is marked with red and yellow flags and buoys. Sudden drops in the swimming area are indicated by yellow warning signs. The main building located in the middle of the beach has toilets, changing rooms, a restaurant and a watch tower. There is also an ...

Visiting address

Hiekkarannantie 11
00100 Helsinki

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Service hours

Monday-Sunday 10.00–20.00

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: Culture and Leisure Division, City of Helsinki

Updated: 27/3/2023

Hietaranta beach

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