About us

You can learn to swim at any age

We believe the right kind of coaching can change your whole relationship with water.

Aikuisten Uimakoulu specialises specifically in teaching adults to swim. Many of us never learned as children – and that is perfectly fine. You can learn at any age when the teaching is patient, encouraging and built around your needs.

How we teach

We believe in calm and safe progress. We never rush, and we never push anyone beyond their comfort zone. Overcoming tension and fear of water is our particular area of expertise: for many people the most important first step is simply learning to relax in the water. From there the journey continues towards floating, first lengths and finally a smooth technique.

An adult swimmer doing front crawl in a swimming pool
The journey goes from floating to first lengths and finally to a smooth technique.
Instructors

The people at the poolside

Certified swimming instructors who specialise in teaching adults.

Joonas Nurminen – Swimming instructor & account manager, Aikuisten Uimakoulu

Joonas Nurminen

Swimming instructor & account manager
Certified instructor (SUH)

Swimming has been part of my life since childhood. My competitive years are behind me, but the sport has stayed with me ever since. In the summer I also love swimming in natural waters.

There is always a twinkle in my eye when I teach – I believe in learning through joy, small realisations and moments of success.

Hanna Siltakoski – Swimming instructor, Aikuisten Uimakoulu

Hanna Siltakoski

Swimming instructor
Certified instructor (SUH)

I have swum all my life, coached technique for years, and I love the water! As an instructor I want to help others find the same joy and ease of moving in water.

”I met Hanna a year ago. Until then my swimming had been at a complete standstill for a couple of years – fear, uncertainty and a lot of limitations. With Hanna I have learned more than ever, and thanks to her I am no longer afraid of the water. She is approachable, genuinely present and highly professional. Demanding too, but always in the right way. Her situational awareness is outstanding, and everything is done on the customer’s terms. I recommend Hanna wholeheartedly ❣️”

– Ansku, triathlete

Where we teach

We hold lessons at several swimming pools around the Helsinki region and nearby municipalities, so you will certainly find one that suits you:

  • Espoonlahden uimahalli – Espoo (Closed during the summer season (please ask for details))
  • Tikkurilan uimahalli – Vantaa
  • Malmin uimahalli – Helsinki
  • Järvenpään uimahalli – Järvenpää
  • Hyvinkään uimahalli – Hyvinkää
  • Haaga, Valkea talo (privaattiallas) – Helsinki
  • Kilon uimahalli (privaattiallas) – Espoo

Start at your own pace

It does not matter whether you have never been in a pool before or want to polish an existing technique – we will help you move forward. Book a private lesson or ask us more, and we will get started together.

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