City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division

Töölö sports hall / Gym and weightlifting area

Service location

The sports hall has a large gym and weightlifting area, which is spread around the sports hall in smaller recesses. The recesses contain, for example, numerous barbells and space for free weight training, a wide range of gym equipment and a space for functional training.

Visiting address

Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 D
00250 Helsinki

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Service hours

29/4/2024–5/5/2024

Tuesday 7.00–15.00

Exceptional service hours

29/4/2024–5/5/2024 Closed Wed

Closed

Accessibility information

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps with handrails on both sides. The steps are marked with contrast stripes.
The entrance has a steep ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on one side.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.

The sports facilities are located on the same floor as the entrance.
For moving around, there is a lift cramped for wheelchair users that is difficult to perceive; the door is heavy. The floor numbers in the lift cannot be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons.
The service point has directions to the different facilities.
There is a heated storage area for wheelchairs and prams next to the entrance.
The facility has an accessible toilet on the same floor as the entrance.
The customer service/cashier's desk is located on the same floor as the entrance and sports facilities.
The customer service/cashier's desk can be found easily. The desk is accessible to customers standing only.

The dressing rooms are located on the same floor as the entrance and sports facilities.
The facility does not have an accessible dressing room. The men's/women's dressing rooms must be used instead. The door of the dressing room is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The dressing room has sufficient room for a wheelchair and assistant. Good illumination and clear contrasts facilitate spatial perception. The numbering of the lockers is clearly legible.
The shower room is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door of the shower room opens easily manually.
The shower room has a more spacious and accessible showering spot with a seat and armrest as well as a support railing.
The facility does not have a sauna.

The gym does not have a separate door. Unobstructed mobility with a wheelchair or other aids is possible in the gym. The equipment can also be accessed with aids. Some of the equipment can be used from a wheelchair. The equipment is within everyone's reach (storage height 0.8-1.2 m).
The gym features contrast differences between the floor and wall and between the floor and equipment. There is no glare in the gym.

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

Updated: 27/4/2024

Töölö sports hall / Gym and weightlifting area

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