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    Hietaranta - The Helsinki beach

    Posted by SidFord 31 August 2007

    Walking distance from the city centre, Hietaranta is sheltered by the city, with perfectly clean water and is so shallow as to be very child friendly.

    A must see in the summer and also in the winter when the sea freezes (supposedly). We spent a great afternoon there in mid August with only about 30 other people. A real highlight.

    Hiekkarannantie, 00100 Helsinki

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    The sea does indeed freeze over, as far as the eye can see and the ice is thick enough to walk on!
    Posted by adrianmojo  7 March 2009