Lippajärven uimaranta
Huts
Description: A large sand beach on lake Lippajärvi
At the location:: Beach
Is it free?: Free
Other information:: Depth Chart: https://www.viistokaiku24.fi/espoo/15_Lippajarvi.png
How to get here?: Viherlaaksonranta 12, 02710 Espoo
Region:: Uusimaa
City:: Espoo
Finnish Names:: Types of Beaches in Finland Uimaranta / Uimarannat - This translates to “beach” in Finnish. Usually if you see this name it is a public beach, maintained by the city or local neighborhood. Some public beaches are natural but many are built up with sand added. Some might have lifeguards on duty during the summer. Most cities will provide some sort of facilities on the beach, like changing rooms, bathroom and pier. Uimapaikka / Uimapaikat - This translates to “swimming place.” Usually (not always / many exceptions) if you see this name it is more of a local swimming spot. Sometimes off in the woods on some lonely lake or river. Usually smaller, less people, less known and less services provided by the city or neighborhood (sometimes no services, like an unofficial beach). Hiekkaranta - This literally means “Sandy Beach.” But it means a naturally occurring beach that has not been significantly modified. These are protected by the Finnish government by the Nature Conservation Act. The beach could be on the shore of the sea, lake or river. You wont see perfect maintained sandy beaches, instead there will be natural aquatic plants (usually grass) that have drifted onto the beach. If you look close enough you will see small animal species hidden in the vegetation. Avanto / avantouinti / talviuinti - These all mean “Winter Swimming” In Finland for 100s of years people have the healthy hobby of swimming in the ocean / lake / river in the winter. They either cut a hole in the ice (Avanto) or use a pump to keep the water open all winter. Many times a local association will be in charge or maintaining these. Some will build a sauna next to the Avanto. They are often free to use, but sometimes they charge a seasonal fee to use changing rooms / sauna. Other helpful Finnish words: uinti - Translates to swimming Vesitutkimukset - Translates to “Water studies.” On every beach in Finland is posted the quality of the water.