The Best Markets To Visit in Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland’s capital, is the best city for showcasing Finnish culture; and if you would like to gain a more in-depth understanding of Finnish culture, the local markets are the best places for you. In Helsinki, there are a number of markets which sell food, artwork, and vintage furniture. Here we guide you to some of the best markets in the Finnish capital.
Market Square (Kauppatori)
Market
Market Square is also known as Kauppatori in Finnish. It is Helsinki’s international, and its most famous, market and is located near the city centre, a very accessible location for tourists. The shops sell traditional Finnish treats as well as souvenirs, and you can enjoy music talents performing in the Market Square using instruments like the hydrophone and classic guitar. There are a number of cafés offering lihapiirakka, which are Finnish meat pastries. Market Square also has a long tradition which involves displaying an old American car on the first Friday every month, so don’t miss this spot and remember to take a snapshot of this landmark.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 10am-5pm
Old Market Hall
Market
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Hietalahti Flea Market
Market, Bazaar
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat&Sun 10am-4pm
Hakaniemi Sunday Flea Market
Market, Farmers' Market, Street Food, Healthy
Opening hours: Sun 12pm-5pm
Abattoir (Teurastamo)
Market
Abattoir (Teurastamo)
Abattoir, which is also locally known as Teurastamo, is a market which exhibits the food culture of Helsinki. The attractive and mouthwatering smell of grills is almost irresistible to many. Locals like to bring their own ingredients and grill together, and if you’re lucky you might get a taste of the delicacies that they are preparing. There are large food events every month, such as the Farmers’ Market that invites local farmers to sell their own organic crops.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Address: Työpajankatu 2, FI-00580 Helsinki
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