City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division

Uunisaari beach

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The cosy Uunisaari beach offers a sheltered place to enjoy swimming and the sun. In the summer, there are lifeguards on the beach, and there is also a playground for children.

Uunisaari is a charming island located off Kaivopuisto next to Merisatamanranta, which has been a popular recreational destination for Helsinki residents since the 19th century, when the island had a popular sea spa. Today ...

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Uunisaari
00140 Helsinki

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Open 24 hours a day.

Accessibility information

There is one entrance to the beach.
The beach has an information board on the sand. The information board can also be looked at up close. The board has a map of the area.
The beach is guarded by a beach guard.
There is an outdoor shower on the beach that is located on the sand. The shower has a treshold over 2 cm high..
There is a toilet marked as accessible on the beach, but it is difficult to find at a distance. The passage to the toilet is hard and smooth but narrow. The requirements for accessibility are not met, as there is little room in front of the toilet for a wheelchair, the door is heavy, the door cannot be easily opened and closed and the door has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The toilet entrance has at least 4 steps with handrails on one side.
The toilet entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.

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 hard and smooth but narrow.
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 one side.
There is not enough room for a wheelchair in front of the dressing room door. The dressing room door is heavy or otherwise hard to open. The doorway has a high threshold.
The dressing room entrance foyer is cramped.
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.
A toilet is connected to the dressing room.
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 high threshold.

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

Updated: 17/4/2024

Uunisaari beach

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