Private swimming lessons for adults in Helsinki and Espoo
Private swimming lessons are one-on-one lessons where your own instructor focuses only on you, in a private pool in Helsinki or Espoo.
Private lessons are the gentlest way to learn to swim as an adult, and the fastest way to overcome a fear of water or improve your technique
Your own swimming instructor for the whole lesson
Taught in English
A private pool with no public swimmers and no group pressure
You decide the pace, from your very first time in the water to advanced technique
prices from 55 € / 30 min
Who are private swimming lessons for?
Private lessons are a great choice if you:
have never learned to swim and want to start with full support
feel nervous or afraid in the water and prefer not to learn in a group
want to learn faster than in a group course
have a specific goal, such as learning freestyle, preparing for a triathlon or swimming in open water
Private lesson levels
Beginner: for learning to swim or gaining confidence in the water.
Basic technique: for practising the basics or improving freestyle, backstroke or breaststroke.
Technique: for improving your technique and correcting mistakes in different strokes.
Pro: for advanced technique training, turns, triathlon or open water swimming.
How do private swimming lessons work?
Choose your level, lesson length and language. 30 or 45 minutes, for 1–2 people, in English or Finnish.
Book in our webshop, or request a tailored offer if you want to choose the time, location or instructor.
”Ohjaaja oli ammattitaitoinen ja ystävällinen. Hyvä, että hän oli altaassa, vedessä ja ohjasi korjaamaan tekniikkavirheitäni.”
Afraid of water? Start with your own instructor
Many adults never had the chance to learn to swim, and many feel nervous in the water. That is completely normal. In a private lesson, nobody else is learning next to you and nobody is waiting for their turn. It’s just you and your instructor.
You set the pace. You move forward only when you feel ready.
Your instructor adapts every exercise to you and supports you, in the water with you when needed.
You can always say how you feel. You will never be pushed further than you want to go.
How much do private swimming lessons cost?
Book in our webshop (1–2 people)
10 lessons
1 290 €
1 590 €
Hinta verkkokaupasta varattuna
from 55 €
30 min
from 94 €
45 min
+25 € per lesson
Additional person (same lesson)
Comfortable with Finnish? Lessons in Finnish often have more available times. Book a private lesson in Finnish →
Tailored private lessons (when you want to choose the time, location or instructor)
30 min
45 min
150 €
1 lesson
190 €
690 €
5 lessons
890 €
”Jo yksi kerta teki todella ihmeitä uintitekniikalleni 😁”
Private lessons or group lessons?
Private lessons are the fastest way to progress, because your instructor focuses only on you.
Group lessons are more affordable and social, and progress at the group’s pace.
Can’t swim yet? See our beginner group lessons in English.
Want to improve your technique in a group? See our swimming courses in English.
Why FitPit?
Private pools in Helsinki and Espoo. No public swimmers and no separate entrance fee at FitPit’s own pools.
Lessons in English or Finnish. You understand every instruction.
Experienced instructors who are used to teaching nervous beginners and correct your technique in real time.
Completely at your own pace. No waiting for others and no pressure.
Usein kysyttyä uinnin yksityisopetuksesta aikuisille
I can’t swim at all. Can I still book a private lesson?
Yes. Beginner-level private lessons are made for adults who are starting from zero. Many of our private customers are learning to swim for the first time.
I’m afraid of water. Is a private lesson a good choice?
Yes. A private lesson is the gentlest way to start, because you learn at your own pace with no group watching, and your instructor focuses only on you.
Which language are the lessons taught in?
You can choose between English and Finnish. The language of each lesson is shown in our webshop.
Where do the lessons take place?
In Helsinki and Espoo, at FitPit’s own private pools and selected other swimming pools. We recommend FitPit’s pools in Kilo and Haaga, where you have a private lane and no entrance fee.
Can I book a lesson for two people?
Yes. You can book a private lesson for up to two people in our webshop (additional person €25 per lesson). For three or more people, please request a tailored offer.
Can I choose my instructor?
Yes, with a tailored private lesson you can choose your instructor, as well as the time and location.
Can I book several lessons at once?
Yes. You can book several lessons in our webshop, or choose a tailored 5- or 10-lesson package.
Can I pay with ePassi or Edenred?
Yes. You can pay for your own private lessons with your ePassi or Edenred sports benefit. Sports benefits are personal, so they can’t be used for another adult’s or a child’s lessons.
Learn to swim at your own pace, with your own instructor.
[Find a private lesson in English] [Request a tailored offer]
Prefer Finnish? [Book a private lesson in Finnish →]
Looking for private lessons for your child? See private swimming lessons for children →