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Punkaharju Swim, 22 August 2026 – welcome to one of Finland’s national landscapes
The newest addition to Finnish open water swimming events in summer 2026 is Punkaharju Swim. The swim routes (1, 2 and 4 km) run alongside Finland’s most iconic ridge landscape, with the well-known Punkaharju scenery framing the swim from start to finish.
Punkaharju is one of the world’s oldest nature reserve areas and one of Finland’s most iconic national landscapes. One of its distinctive features is the Punkaharju Ridge Road, selected as the Road of the Century in Finland.
Along the route, you will experience for example:
- glacial moraine formations shaped over thousands of years beneath the water
- the historic Kivisalmi bridge and its underpass, evoking centuries of history
- a loop around Hynninsaari through reed-fringed waters
- passing the Runeberg Hill area
- finish at Pususilta bridge near the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
Photos: Puruvesi Productions
- swim cap
- diploma
- traditional Finnish fish soup / vegetarian soup
- access to showers and changing facilities at the event centre
- VAT
- permit fee paid to Metsähallitus and participant-based usage fees for routes and structures
- 10:00 Registration at Mustaniemi beach area (camping area established in the 1970s)
- 11:00 Start
Participants are photographed and filmed during the event. The material may be used in the organiser’s channels. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please inform the organiser in advance, and we will take your request into account.
- Swimmers are recommended to use a safety buoy
- A swim cap is included in the entry fee – you may also use your own, preferably a bright and visible colour
- The route runs close to the shoreline and is partly marked with buoys
- An organiser’s safety boat is present along the route
- Participation is at your own risk
- In case of poor weather, the reserve day is Sunday, 23 August
Partners are pure gold
There is still room to join. If a partnership in outdoor sports interests you, check the contact details and get in touch.
