Women and men have different swimming days
You can wear a swimsuit or swim naked in the swimming hall. Because of the allowed nudity, the hall has separate swimming days for women and men.
Women’s swimming days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Men’s swimming days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please note, however, that the swimming hall staff features both women and men every day.
Children
The hall has no age restrictions and we welcome children as well. Children aged 7 and over must follow gender-designated swimming days:
- girls aged 7 and over can only enter the hall during women’s days
- boys aged 7 and over during men’s days.
Being able to swim is required for entering the pool. If a child cannot swim, they cannot enter the pool, even with a guardian.
Swimwear instructions and washing
Swimwear instructions
In Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall, swimming is allowed in a swimsuit or completely naked. Allowable swimwear includes trunks, swim shorts, swimsuits, bikinis and burkinis.
Swimming in underwear is prohibited, as is wearing underwear under swimwear. Burkinis must not feature long ribbons or a long hem, which could get caught in the pool filters and cause a hazard.
Washing
Before entering the pool and the sauna, you must wash yourself without your swimsuit on. When washing, you must wet your hair thoroughly or wear a swim cap, and if you have long hair, you must keep it tied when swimming.
You are not allowed to shave body hair, dye or cut your hair, do manicures or pedicures or engage in similar activities at our facilities.
Photography prohibition and rules and regulations
Photography is prohibited in Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall.
For the comfort of everyone, the rules and regulations for the City of Helsinki’s swimming halls and pools are adhered to in Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall. With these basic rules, we can create the most enjoyable exercise experience possible for everyone.
Rules and regulations for City of Helsinki swimming halls(Link leads to external service)
Yrjönkatu swimming hall’s principles of safer space
These principles have been drawn up together with the customers to ensure that everyone will feel good, welcome, and safe when visiting Yrjönkatu swimming hall.
Respect for others
Treat others as you would like others to treat you. Focus on your own actions and give others a chance to also have a good experience in the swimming hall.
Bodily integrity
Respect the bodily integrity of everyone, both in your words and in your actions. Sexual conduct and harassment are prohibited in the swimming hall.
Non-discrimination
Respect the diversity of other people. Discriminatory or racist talk and actions are prohibited. Everyone is equally entitled to enjoy visiting the swimming hall.
Intervention
Behave in a civil, respectful manner and expect others to do so. If necessary, intervene and inform the staff if you witness discrimination, harassment, or other improper behaviour.