I did my first proper visit to the summer cottage in early May, did a quick dip to the lake from the cottage sauna, but a more proper swim was on the way to the cottage in Tampere, at the Tesoma swimming hall. This is a small swimming hall, but quite a positive surprise. Five pools, including a cold dip pool and a jumping platform pool that doubles as a warm therapy pool. Nice.
This is the newest of Tampere's many swimming halls, built in 1998. It was recently renovated for the dressing rooms. Unlike most other swimming halls in Finland, the dressing rooms are joint for men and women, with personal cabins for changing clothes.
The pools are:
The official website is here. Single time entrance fee for adults is 8 €.
I also had my (mini) skis with me, in case the next door ice skating rink -- Tesoman jäähalli-- would have had some excess snow piled outside. Alas, no... no luck then. Ok.
Outside pictures from the swimming hall:
Cottage pictures, first two sauna pictures and then an overall view with the lake behind:
Ice skating hall:
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