The swimming stadium is a popular destination for Helsinki residents as well as visitors. On hot summer days, as many as 7,000 people come to the pool looking to beat the heat. The outdoor swimming ...

Helsinki’s Allas Sea Pool Spa has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor. The resort is seeking €400,000 (max €800,000) for its upcoming expansion. The Allas Sea Pool Spa opened ...

Nowhere does mid-winter quite like Helsinki. The arrival of the snow, and the special light that it brings is a welcome change after grey November, and candles, fairy lights, rugs and throws accompany ...

THE WATER in Finland is renowned for its ice cold temperatures, but now visitors to Helsinki’s Market Square can now take a relaxing dip, minus the blue lips and goosebumps, thanks to a new feature.

The opening of Helsinki's swimming stadium is one annual signal that the summer season is beginning, and on Monday there was a rush by swimmers to see who would be the first in the pool this year.

Photographer: Shoot Hayley, Jussi Hellsten) Those who prefer a heated indoor pool to an ice hole should head for Yrjönkatu, the city's oldest public swimming hall. Built in 1928 in classical style, it ...