Saunas and swimming
Rauma has several public beaches, a swimming hall and an outdoor swimming pool. You can take a dip in Rauma’s natural waters all year round and experience the Finnish sauna culture!
Experience the authentic Finnish sauna in Rauma!
Discover
Immerse yourself in an authentic Finnish tradition, where the harmony of sauna and nature creates unforgettable memories to cherish and share.
Explore
Whether you’re seeking a moment of peace or an invigorating thrill, Finnish sauna culture offers the perfect blend of warmth, nature, and well-being.
Feel
Feel the gentle heat of a traditional sauna, where time slows down, and relaxation takes over.
Experience
Take the plunge into refreshing waters – an exhilarating contrast that boosts your energy and leaves you feeling truly alive.
In Rauma, swimming is a year-round activity. Our diverse city offers the opportunity to take a dip in lakes, the sea, or the indoor swimming hall or the outdoor swimming pool during summer! During the summer, you can also enjoy beachside saunas, accessible for a small fee.
The public EU-designated beaches in Rauma include Saharanta Beach, Bergström Pond, Otanlahti Beach, and the Lappi Beach.
Winter swimming is available close to the city center at public saunas located by the sea. These include Marine Cafe & Sauna in Petäjäs and Marina Vista in Syväraumanlahti. The Lappi Beach Sauna Puusaun, located by Lake Narvijärvi, is open almost daily throughout the year.
Check the links below for sauna opening hours and pricing.
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Marine Café & sauna
The café with stunning sea views offers a wide selection of savoury and sweet treats, refreshments…
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Marina Vista Sauna raft
On the Marina Vista sauna raft you can enjoy a sauna in a sea view all…
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Puusaun
The beach sauna located on the shore of Narvijärvi in Rauma Lappi serves sauna-goers every day…
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Karttu Sauna
The Karttu archipelago farm in Reksaari island has two saunas. “Wanha Sauna” offers an experience in…
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Kisaranta sauna
Kisaranta sauna is a sauna managed by Rauma Winter Swimmers and geared towards winter swimming. Kisaranta…
Public beaches in Rauma
Saharannan uimaranta
Saharanta Beach is located right by the sea, next to the Syväraumanlahti marina. This sandy beach features a gently sloping shoreline and a good sandy bottom, making it ideal for swimming.
The beach has changing rooms and toilets, generally open from June 1st to August 31st weekdays from 8 AM to 9 PM and weekends from 9 AM to 5 PM. Opening hours are subject to change.
Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty at the beach.
Address: Purjehtijankatu 26.
Parking is available right next to the beach.
Bergström pond “Pärskä”
Bergström Pond – or “Pärskä,” as locals call it – is located next to the Kourujärvi sports area. The beach area has been developed with sand, and the pond itself is deep with a mixed mud-sand bottom. For children, a shallow swimming area is marked off with buoys. About ten meters from the pier, you’ll find a floating platform with a diving tower.
The beach is equipped with toilets, changing rooms, trash bins, playground equipment, and a pier.
Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty at the beach.
Address: Monnankatu 32.
Parking is available on both Monnankatu and Lännentie.
Lappi Beach
Lappi Beach is located on the shore of Lake Narvijärvi in the Lappi village of Rauma. The beach has a gently sloping shoreline with a sandy bottom, though some aquatic vegetation is present in parts.
Please note that the public beach area is on the right-hand side when viewed from the shore. The left-hand side is managed by the beach sauna operator. A small shed at the beach serves as a changing room, and a toilet is available across the road.
The beach features the public sauna called Puusaun (puusaun.com), which is open year-round. The sauna and it’s facilities have an entrance fee. There’s also a café on-site. During the winter season, ice swimming is offered at the sauna.
Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty at the beach.
Address: Ruonantie 319, Lappi.
Parking is available next to the sauna and along Ruonantie.
Otanlahti beach
Otanlahti Beach is located in the Fåfänga recreational area.
Nearby you’ll find Poroholma Holiday Centre, Poroholma Beach House, the outdoor swimming pool Makis, and a summer theatre.
The bay is shallow with a sandy bottom, making it ideal for a relaxed swim. The paid changing rooms, toilets, and showers of the adjacent outdoor pool are located right next to the beach.
Additional facilities at the beach include fitness equipment, as well as beach volleyball and beach football courts.
Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty at the beach.
Address: Suvitie 2.
There are several parking areas along Suvitie.
Lakeside saunas in Rauma
You can find out more about the Rauma region’s lakeside saunas and their opening hours on the City of Rauma website.
Rauma’s Outdoor Swimming pool Makis
At Rauma’s legendary outdoor swimming pool Makis, summer days take on a whole new meaning! This family-friendly oasis offers refreshing water fun, laid-back lounging, and the joy of movement – all under the open sky, right by the sea.
At Makis, you can:
– Swim, sauna, and splash in the pool, with space for swimmers of all ages and levels
– Enjoy tasty treats at Makis Beach Bar & Terrace
– Play a round of mini golf
– Join a water aerobics class or a fun play session for kids
– Experience the magical adults-only night swims on Saturdays from 9:30 PM to 1 AM (June 28 – August 2)
New in summer 2025: Every Saturday, from June 7 to August 2, kids can join a Play Hour (9:15–10:15 AM) filled with water aerobics, fun group games, water toys, music – and juice, too!
Makis is more than just a swimming pool – it’s a cherished Rauma summer tradition you’ll want to be part of. For opening hours, prices, and more information, check out Makis’ own webpage.
Rauma’s swimming hall in Karin Kampus
The swimming hall is closed during summer from June 14 to August 10, 2025.
The swimming hall’s pool area offers something for everyone!
For fitness swimmers, there’s a 25-meter lap pool, while water aerobics enthusiasts can enjoy the multi-purpose pool. Families with children will love the warm wading pool and the children’s pool with fun water toys. Older kids and the young at heart can race down the exciting 50-meter waterslide—with a timer! Compete against yourself or your friends to see who’s the fastest!
For those seeking relaxation, the multi-purpose pool features massage jets, and there are also a jacuzzi and a cold plunge pool. The sauna facilities include both a traditional Finnish sauna and a steam sauna.
The swimming hall is also home to a versatile gym, offering the perfect opportunity to combine water exercise with strength training. Note: The gym is currently closed as is the swimming hall.
There is ample parking available on the campus, both outdoors and in the parking garage.
Lap Pool
Length: 25 meters
8 lanes, each 2.5 meters wide
Depth: 1.35–1.95 meters
Area: 530 m²
Water temperature: 27°C
Equipped with a movable pool lift
Diving Pool
Area: 148 m²
Depth: 3.85 meters
Water temperature: 27°C
Includes a 1-meter springboard and diving platforms at 3 and 5 meters
Youth Pool
Length: 10 meters
Depth: 1–1.2 meters
Area: 101 m²
Water temperature: 30°C
Multi-purpose Pool
Area: 135 m²
Depth: 1.2–1.4 meters
Water temperature: 29°C
Features two massage points
Used for guided water aerobics and independent exercise with the Hydrohex screen
Equipped with a movable pool lift
Children’s Pool & Wading Pool
Children’s Pool:
Length: 10 meters
Depth: 0.6–0.9 meters
Area: 82 m²
Water temperature: 30°C
Equipped with a movable pool lift
Wading Pool:
Water temperature: 30°C
Depth: 0.15–0.30 meters
Area: 18 m²
Jacuzzi & Cold Plunge Pool
Jacuzzi:
Depth: 1 meter
Area: 6 m²
Water temperature: 32°C
Cold Plunge Pool:
Water temperature: 7°C
Depth: 1.2 meters
Area: 6 m²
