Allas Sea Pool

There is a brilliant addition to the harbour in Helsinki. A new spa complex inspired by the historic spa heritage of the Baltic Sea opened at the beginning of September next to Market Square.

Allas Sea Pool’s floating deck includes 3 pools, a fresh water pool, children’s pool and a salt water pool for ice swimming in winter. The freshwater pools are 27 degrees. Today the salt water pool is 2 degrees.

I saw the pools in September.

When I returned in November the first snow of the season had fallen. I expected to find the pools empty, but a few hardy souls braved the brisk air.

 

 

The pools are currently closed while a new building is constructed. The complex will reopen in spring…I look forward to my next visit.

 

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Market Square

One of the first places I go to when I arrive in Helsinki is Market Square, down by the harbour. There is almost always some activity there, whether it is a food market or an exhibit of some kind.

On my last visit I came upon a collection of lovely old cars out for the evening.

I will be back in Helsinki in just over a week. I hope to find something special in Market Square…perhaps covered with snow.

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