Kallahdenniemi beach

The Kallahdenniemi sand beach can be found in the tip of the Kallahdenniemi foreland. As the beach is quite shallow, it is a favourite of many familie

The shallow Kallahdenniemi sand beach is at the tip of the Kallahdenniemi foreland, and it is the favourite of families with children.

You can check the water quality, temperature and blue-green algae situation of the beach via the ulkoliikunta.fi map service during the summer season. Lifeguards supervise the beach during the beach season

The beach has dressing rooms, showers and toilet facilities, as well as a volleyball court, a play area and a kiosk.

How to get there: There is a large car park and an accessible parking space near the beach.

Contact information

Kallvikinniementie 39, 00980 Helsinki Show accessibility information View location on service map

Period 3.6. - 11.8.2024:
- Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00

Finnish, Swedish

Lifeguard on duty

Services: dressing rooms, showers, toilet facilities, volleyball court, play area, kiosk and a barbecue spot. The dressing rooms are open during the lifeguards' working hours, but are closed about half an hour before their working time ends.

Location

Kallvikinniementie 39, 00980 Helsinki
Location on map - Open larger map(Link leads to external service)

The route to the outdoor sports area

  • There are no accessible parking spaces near the beach. The nearest parking area is located over 50 m from the place.
  • The pick-up and drop-off area is located over 50 m from the beach.
  • A rough fine crushed rock or sand route leads to the beach.

Outdoor sports area

  • There are two entrances to the beach.
  • The beach has an information board, with a rough walkway leading to it. The information board can also be looked at up close. The board has a map of the area.
  • The beach is guarded by a beach guard.
  • There is an outdoor shower on the beach that is located on the sand. The shower has a treshold over 2 cm high..
  • There is a toilet marked as accessible on the beach, but it is difficult to find at a distance. The passage to the toilet is smooth and sufficiently wide. The requirements for accessibility are not met, as the door cannot be easily opened and closed.
  • The toilet entrance has 2 consecutive steps with handrails on one side.
  • The toilet entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.

Dressing room, shower room and sauna

  • There are men's/women's dressing rooms on the beach. The dressing room entrance stands out clearly. The passage to the dressing room is smooth and sufficiently wide.
  • The dressing room entrance has 2 consecutive steps with handrails on one side.
  • The dressing room entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.
  • The dressing room door opens easily manually. The doorway has a low threshold.
  • The dressing room has little room for a wheelchair and assistant. Good illumination and clear contrasts facilitate spatial perception. There are no lockers in the dressing room.