Place to visit
Pyynikki beach, Finland: what it is and when to go
Pyynikki beach is a beach in Tampere, Finland (Pyynikin läntinen uimaranta). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 19 h of daylight, and in December, 5 h. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Tampere, Finland · Beaches
- Local name
- Pyynikin läntinen uimaranta
- Where
- Finland · 33230, Tampere
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 147 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 61.4913, 23.73036
What it is and where
Pyynikki beach is a beach in Tampere, Finland (Pyynikin läntinen uimaranta). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tampere, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 61.4913, 23.73036; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 147 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pyynikki beach is June to September.
- JanBetter not5:54
- FebBetter not8:34
- MarBetter not11:18
- AprPossible14:22
- MayPossible17:10
- JunBest time19:00
- JulBest time18:12
- AugBest time15:35
- SepBest time12:33
- OctPossible9:35
- NovBetter not6:42
- DecBetter not5:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h of daylight, and in December, 5 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pyynikki EskerEsker in Tampere, Finland617 m
- Rajaportin saunaPublic sauna in Tampere, Finland1.3 km
- Tampere Market HallMarket hall in Tampere, Finland1.6 km
- Särkänniemi AquariumPublic aquarium in Tampere, Finland1.6 km
- NäsinneulaObservation tower in Tampere, Finland1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Beaches
- Hietaniemi beach: sand beach in central Helsinki, Finland
- Kalajoki Beach: beaches and banks at Kalajoki
- Konikari: reef in Finland
- Paskamatala: reef in Finland
- Pikkukoski beach: Beach
- Ruuminmatala: Reef
Every Finland place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pyynikki beach?
It is a beach in Tampere, Finland (Pyynikin läntinen uimaranta in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pyynikki beach?
June to September. In June there are 19 h of daylight, and in December, 5 h.
How do you get to Pyynikki beach?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 147 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pyynikki Esker, Rajaportin sauna, Tampere Market Hall. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Tampere38 places to see in and around Tampere, Finland: Tampere Cathedral, Näsinneula, Tampere Ice Stadium. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- Beaches20 places for beaches in Finland, from Hietaniemi beach to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Pyynikki beach on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.