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Yrjonkadun Swimming Hall

Yrjonkatu 21, Helsinki 00100, Finland
358 9 310 87401
Ranked #2 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Spas, Health Clubs
Activities: Swimming
Traveler Description: Following description is provided by the City of Helsinki Sports Department: "Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall, which is located in the centre of Helsinki... more »
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The atmosphere and surroundings take you back in time. Well worth a vist, particularly from a when exploring Helsinki.Enjoy a swim and a relaxing sauna or steam and then have a drink. The locals are very frienly too. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Very beautiful, roman-like baths. Swimming naked is an experience More

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Helsinki, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

I visit the place on yearly basis with a friend and just love the atmosphere in the hall. There is something old fashioned and glamorous about the place that really only can be understood when visiting. Down side of course that you can only visit with same gender friends or family members. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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Been here a couple of times. The main hall has this cool old world flavour. The big private sauna is a perfect place to spend some quality time with your friends or colleagues. It's possible to order some food and drinks from the cafe. Try the Marskin ryyppy schnapps for some nice vibes. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
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You feel like you are in a movie here. The pool is shallow, it does not matter if you do not have a swimsuit. Mind that their are separate days for men and women. More

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Helsinki
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Did not bring a swimming suit with you? No problem. It's not needed here. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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This is something to experience, a 1920s atmosphere with modern hygiene. Good pool, some nice saunas. Extremely clean. Check if it's a day appropriate to your sex before planning a visit More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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Try this one! Bathhouse (gents/ladies on separate days). Check in and get a changing cabin, get into your robe and enjoy the swimming experience au naturelle and the gorgeous log fired saunas/electrical saunas. Great experience! More

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Helsinki, Finland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012
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The old swimming hall is a very beautiful building. Unfortunately it´s not so charming to swim when you have to ´watch´ naked women swimming in front of you. You cannot swim eyes closed so you are forced to see ´everything between the legs´, yak!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012
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If you want to step into a zen state of mind in the middle of Helsinki and take some time for yourself, visit Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall. Swimming seriously for miles, Finnish water running or just relaxing in a cosy bath robe and having a class of wine (alcohol only on 2nd floor), it is your choice! More

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