- Type
- Beach
- Environment
- Outdoor
- Age
- 2-12 years
- Price
- Free
- Estimated visit
- 90-240 min
Aurinkolahti beach is a large soft-sand beach in Vuosaari, about one kilometre from Vuosaari metro station. In the summer season, families can use lifeguard supervision, outdoor showers, changing shelters, toilets, a cafe, ice-cream kiosk, playground, outdoor gym, and sports areas. The beach also has a fairway for light water traffic such as canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards.
At a glance
- Age fit
- 2-12 years
- Price snapshot
- Free
- Opening season
- Summer 2027 details to be announced later
- Duration
- 90-240 min
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Parking ease
- Easy
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The accessibility information lists nearby accessible parking and a smooth asphalt route, but the route also includes steps and a long ramp. The cafe has a toilet marked as accessible, but it does not meet all accessibility requirements.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The beach is about a one-kilometre walk from Vuosaari metro station. Water temperature and blue-green algae information should be checked through ulkoliikunta.fi on the beach day.
- Opening-hours notes
- The 2026 beach season has ended. Dates and hours for summer 2027 services will be announced later. Check the City of Helsinki page before visiting.
- Booking notes
- A normal beach visit does not require booking.
- Price notes
- The beach is free. Cafe, ice-cream kiosk, SUP board rental, and other purchases cost extra.
- Age notes
- Suitable for many child ages because of the sand, playground, and sports areas. Young children need constant adult supervision near the water.
- Seasonal notes
- The best season is the summer beach season, when supervision and beach services operate.
- Weather notes
- A beach day depends on weather, water temperature, wind, and blue-green algae conditions.