On Sunday, 8 February 2026, the smell of smoke was detected at Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall. As a result, the rescue services were called to the scene and the swimming hall was evacuated. The smell of smoke was suspected to have originated from the chimney of the wood-fired sauna on the second floor of the building.
After Sunday, the sauna stove and chimney were examined, and a tracer test was conducted to identify any possible leakage point. The chimney was then resurfaced internally, and the tracer test was repeated on Thursday, 19 February. The stove was test-heated on Saturday, and once everything was confirmed to function properly, the sauna can be reopened on Tuesday 24.2.
Welcome to Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall for a revisit on us!
On Sunday 8 February 2026 after 2 pm, customers who were at Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall and were instructed to leave due to the smell of smoke are entitled to one free admission corresponding to their purchase by presenting their receipt or online banking payment confirmation at the hall’s cashier. The free admission can be used on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday, provided that there are available spots in the hall at that time.
