Swimming areas and beach saunas
Swimming areas
Rauma has several public beaches and a swimming hall. EU beaches are those estimated to be visited by at least 100 swimmers per day during the swimming season.
The city has seven beach saunas with public access from June to August. The exception is Lapin rantasauna (Puusaun), which is open all year round.
Dogs can swim at the end of the turnpike at Maanpäännokka.
Monitoring the swimming waters
The purpose of swimming water monitoring is to ensure that the water in public swimming areas, swimming halls and other pools is sufficiently clean to prevent illnesses caused by water.
Monitoring the quality of swimming water is part of the control under the Health Protection Act. Samples are taken regularly from public swimming areas during the swimming season to monitor water quality. Public open-air swimming sites are sampled once a month during the winter season. In addition, regular inspections are carried out at the swimming and winter swimming sites to check on cleanliness, toilets, waste management, etc.
The list of supervised swimming beaches, reminders about supervised swimming beaches, and bathing water profiles of EU beaches can be found on the website of the Environmental Office of South-Satakunta. The site also provides bathing water results. The sites are in Finnish.
The quality of the water in the swimming hall is monitored by the swimming hall personnel and by regular sampling by the authorities. The health inspectorate also monitors the water quality of other public swimming pools. The results of the most recent bathing water sample must be available to users of the public beach, swimming hall or public swimming pool.
EU-beaches
Bergström pond beach
The beach of Bergström Pond, more commonly known as Pärska, is shallow from the shore but deepens rapidly. The beach also has a pier, changing rooms and toilets. The changing rooms and toilets are generally open from 8 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekends.
Lännentie 1, Rauma (Google Maps)
Lappi beach
At the Lappi beach, please note that the public beach is on the right hand side when viewed from the land. The left side is controlled by the owner of the beach sauna. The changing room is in the shed on the beach and the toilet is on the other side of the road.
Ruonantie 319, Lappi (Google Maps)
Otanlahti beach
Otanlahti beach is near to the Poroholma camping centre and the Otanlahti sports area. The beach has fitness equipment and a beach football pitch.
Suvitie 2, Rauma (Google Maps)
Saharanta beach
Saharanta beach is a child-friendly shallow beach. The beach has changing rooms and toilets, which are generally open from 8 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and from 9 AM to 5 AM on weekends from 1 June.
Purjehtijankatu 26, Rauma (Google Maps)
Lakeside saunas
Kaljasjärvi lakeside sauna
Kaljasjärvi lakeside sauna is located at Kaljasjärventie 135, Kodisjoki.
The sauna is available for rent throughout the year. However, when the sauna is rented, the beach is also available to other swimmers.
Equipment:
- two saunas
- barbecue shelter
- wood-burning stove
- fireplace room
- kitchenette
- stove
- fridge
- microwave
Contact information:
Juhani Raula
tel. 044 534 1452
Public shifts from June to August:
Tuesday and Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM and Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM.
Sauna fee 2€/adult, 1€/children
Lappi lakeside sauna
Lappi lakeside sauna is located on the shore of Lake Narvijärvi, at Ruonantie 319.
The sauna is available for rent. The public beach is located next to the beach sauna area. The sauna area is a private property.
More information, sauna fees and exceptional opening hours can be found on the Puusaun website.
Public shifts:
Monday–Friday from 4 PM to 10 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM.
Lillonkari Beach Sauna
Lillonkari beach Sauna is located in Unaja, along the Pyhärannantie road, at Lillonkarintie 57a. The distance from the centre is about 10 km.
The sauna can be rented from 1 May to 30 September, but the beach is open to other swimmers when the sauna is rented.
Equipment:
- fireplace room 25 m²
- changing rooms
- wood-burning stove
- fireplace
- electric stove
- barbecue shelter
Contact information:
Esa Kivimäki
tel. 0400 114 332
esa.kivimaki@outlook.com
Public shifts from June to August:
Tuesday and Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM and Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM. Free of charge.
Mantereenpää lakeside sauna
Mantereenpää beach sauna is located in Sorkka, at Puuluntie 388b, about 13 km from the city centre.
Sauna is available for rent from 1 June to 30 September. Weekday evenings are 50€. Friday and Saturday 80€. When the sauna is rented, the beach is open to other swimmers.
Equipment:
- fireplace
- changing rooms
- room with fireplace 25 m²
- wood-burning stove
- cauldron
- electric stove
Contact information:
Åke Vastavirta
tel. +358 44 279 1201
sorkankylayhdistys@gmail.com
Public shifts from June to August:
Tuesday and Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM and Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM. Free of charge.
Noitajärvi lakeside saunas
Noitajärvi Beach Saunas are located in Vermuntila, at Noitajärventie 80.
Renting:
The saunas are available for rent from May to June and from August to September.
When the saunas are rented for private use, there is a private use sign at the beginning of Noitajärventie along Vermuntilantie and at the parking lot in the area. The area is then only available for the renters and swimming is not possible for outsiders.
On public sauna days (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) the area is not available for private use.
For daily rentals, the rent starts at 12 PM and ends at 12 PM on the day of the end of the rental period.
The doors will be opened by the local association at the beginning of the rental period. The renter will take care of the basic cleaning at the end of the rental period (emptying the rubbish bins in the outdoor waste bin, wiping the surfaces, vacuuming the floor) and will lock the doors.
Price list:
Cottage + barbecue shelter + 1 sauna Mon–Sun 120€/day, Fri–Sun 150€/day.
Additional second sauna 50€/day
Children’s birthday parties 60€/4 hours, including cottage, changing rooms, barbecue shelter with wood, (sauna + 50€ if necessary).
Equipment:
- cottage 36 m²
- two wood-fired saunas (about 4-5 adults per sauna)
- two barbecue shelters
- outdoor toilet
- two sofa beds
- pillows and blankets/blankets
- electricity
- air-source heat pump
- fireplace
- cottage with electric radiators
- hob, microwave and fridge
- coffee machine and electric kettle
- disposable crockery and cutlery, kitchen and toilet paper
No running water. The tenant is responsible for bringing their own running water. Hand-carried lake water is used in the saunas. Sauna has a water boiler connected to the stove.
Kitchen with only a few basic cooking utensils, no crockery due to lack of running water (no washing-up facilities).
Public shifts from June to August:
The saunas heat up on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 9 PM and on Sundays from 2 PM to 6 PM.
One-time fee 2€, family pass 35€ and adult pass 25€. Free for children under 10 years old. Cash payment only.
Pitkäjärvi lakeside sauna
Pitkäjärvi lakeside sauna is located in Vasarainen, at Kuusmontie 13. The distance from the centre is about 12 km.
The rental price is 60€ on weekdays and 90€ per day on weekends.
The beach is not open to the public when the sauna is rented. An information sign is posted in the car park.
Equipment:
- room with fireplace 25 m²
- changing rooms
- fireplace
- wood-burning stove
- electric stove
Contact information:
Jari Hannula
tel. 050 542 5072
Sari Aikko
tel. 050 570 1340
Public shifts from June to August:
Tuesday and Thursday from 6 PM to 8.30 PM Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM. Free of charge.
Tenhonperä lakeside sauna
The Tenhonperä lakeside sauna is located in Kortela, at Santperäntie 88, about 6 km from Rauma centre.
Contact information:
tel. 040 1802128
Public shifts from June to August:
Tuesday and Thursday from 6 PM to 8.30 PM and Sunday from 4 PM to 6.30 PM. Free of charge.
