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Vaasan Pingviinit ry (Vasa Penguins) sauna and winter swimming facility is located on Island Hietasaari, just 1.5 kilometers from Vaasa city center.
Non-members are also welcome to use the sauna and ice swimming hole for a single-use fee during the following times:
- Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The single-use fee can be paid via MobilePay: open this link in front of the door. Or by calling +358 (0) 60097257. For more information and prices, please visit the web page.
In the sauna, swimsuits/swim trunks are required | Alcohol is not allowed in the sauna.
Group visits
All visits must be arranged well in advance with Tobias Simon. Groups are organised max three per week! A group can be max 10 people. Visit the web page for more information.
vpingviinit@gmail.com
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The winter swimming area in Vaasa’s Inner Harbour is open to all and free of charge. The winter swimming area is open from 6–21 daily during the winter swimming season.
The winter swimming area is located at the end of Hietasaarenkatu and has two heated changing rooms: one for men and one for women. In addition, the pier area is equipped with lights and recording surveillance cameras.
The opening in the ice is kept from freezing over by a pump. Swimmers can enter the water using a ladder or more gently inclined steps.
The changing rooms are open to all and feature benches and hooks for clothing. Each changing room also has four storage lockers that can be locked with a small padlock. Swimmers wishing to use the lockers should bring their own padlocks.