Winter swimming

Liinalammin winter swimming place

Liinalammintie 3, Turenki

The dock has a heated mat and there are stairs leading to the hole in the ice. The changing rooms at the swimming beach are accessible with a personal wristband, which cannot be transferred to others. The wristband can be obtained from the Service Office Lyyli at the municipal office.

Winter swimming season 19.8.2024 – 25.5.2025

  • Changing rooms are accessible daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM with a personal wristband, without a pin code. Visitors must leave the premises by 10:15 PM.
  • The winter swimming fee for 2024-2025 is €20.90 (including VAT 10%) and a deposit fee of €17.00 (VAT 0) is charged for new wristbands.
  • Payment is made at the Service Office Lyyli at the municipal office (opening hours can be found at the bottom of this page)

The wristband includes access rights to Liinalampi’s changing rooms and is valid for the winter swimming season from 19.8. to 25.05. The deposit is returned if the customer returns the wristband intact and usable no later than 6 months after the end of the usage period. Thus, the wristband does not need to be returned if winter swimming continues in the next season. Before the next season, access rights will be activated through the seasonal fee. The seasonal fee is paid at the Service Office Lyyli.

Outside the winter swimming season, the changing room doors are programmed to be open at certain times during the swimming season. Information about the times can be found HERE

Please follow these instructions:

  • Change clothes quickly and avoid unnecessary stay in the facilities
  • Do not enter the premises if you are sick or showing flu symptoms
  • Do not leave towels, clothes, etc. in the changing rooms.

The Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation has compiled good safety instructions for winter swimming:

When plunging into cold water, it’s important to remember basic safety rules and appropriate gear.

  1. Swimming gear and shoes for moving around are sufficient. You can also purchase neoprene shoes and gloves designed for the sport from sports stores. Wearing a headgear is recommended.
  2. Always take a buddy with you for your swimming trip.
  3. Warm up your muscles before swimming with exercise. Skiing or Nordic walking are good options.
  4. Cold water affects different people in various ways, so everyone should learn their suitable time for swimming in cold water and the number of visits.
  5. During your first visit, it’s advisable just to dip in the cold water. Coldness may cause harmless but uncomfortable breathlessness. You will get used to it over time, and the duration can then be extended.
  6. The temperature difference between the hole in the ice and the sauna is significant. This puts a strain on the heart, and fluctuations in blood pressure can cause dizziness.
  7. Cold water stiffens quickly, so it’s important to constantly monitor muscle function.
  8. Do not jump into the cold water headfirst. It is not recommended to even wet your head, as this increases the risk of hypothermia.
  9. After swimming, warm up gradually, dress warmly, and enjoy a warm drink if necessary.
  10. Follow the instructions of the winter swimming place.
  11. A good winter swimming place has a warm changing area in addition to the hole in the ice.
  12. Do not enter the hole in the ice/cold water under the influence of alcohol, when sick, feverish, or otherwise unwell. If you suffer from heart and vascular diseases, discuss starting winter swimming with a doctor.
  13. Consider in advance how to summon help. In an emergency, call the emergency number 112 immediately.
  14. Swimming in cold water accelerates metabolism and can easily lead to dehydration. After swimming, it’s advisable to drink calmly 2.5 deciliters of water for each minute spent in the ice hole.

NOTE! 

Children can also swim in cold water, but they must be closely monitored. The shock caused by cold water can lead a panicked child, and even an adult, to forget their swimming skills.

Liinalampi winter swimming place wristbands

Tervakoski’s Suruton winter swimming place

Alasjärventie, Tervakoski

In Tervakoski, the Suruton Association maintains a winter swimming place and sauna.

A mechanically kept open and illuminated hole in the ice, a warm changing room, and shower. Access to the hole in the ice is through a seasonal fee. The sauna has separate sessions for women and men on Saturdays, which must be pre-registered.