The history of Rauhaniemi

Rauhaniemi has remained a favourite with the people of Tampere since 1929

1920

Construction of the spa began in the late 1920s

Rauhaniemi Folk Spa is located in Romsinlahti, named after the first inhabitant of Käpylä, K G Roms. A bathing establishment was planned to be built in Rauhaniemi to compete with the Mustanlahti bathing establishment in the early 1920s. Following a decision by the town council, construction of the spa began in the late 1920s and the buildings were completed in 1929. The spa was built as a recreation area for swimming and sunbathing.

1929

Spa activities since 1929

Rauhaniemi has been a spa since 1929. Initially, in the late 1920s, the baths were enclosed by fences and access was by paying an entrance fee. At that time the fee was 50 pence for adults and 25 pence for children. In the 1930s the fences were dismantled and the changing rooms were free.

In the beginning, TaTU and TaUS (Tampere Swimming Club) took turns in running the spa, but since the 1960s, TaTU has been responsible for Rauhaniemi alone. At that time, the Palomäki bathing establishment, completed in 1908, was also in operation, and the bathing clubs also operated on a rotating basis (since 1925).

1957

Sauna built in 1957

A sauna was built in Rauhaniemi Folk Spa in 1957, around the same time as the Pyyniki swimming pool was completed. The sauna became popular and the swimming season was extended until autumn. Later on, warm changing rooms were added, so that the winter open water swimming season began. Many people from Tampere have learned their swimming skills on the beaches of Rauhaniemi.

2025

Current Situation

Today, TaTU Tampere ry. has signed a lease agreement with the City of Tampere for the Rauhaniemi folk baths, and the club takes care of the sauna all year round, as well as the kiosk and the beach area during the summer. During the summer the kiosk is run by young people, who are hired as workers during the school holidays. All proceeds from the Rauhaniemi go to support our club.

Rauhaniemi Folk Spa – Public Sauna
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