5 editor picks in Helsinki.
Helsinki's street food centres on its market squares and quick counters. The Market Square fish stalls and Soppakeittiö down by Eteläranta serve harbourside classics like fried vendace and hearty soups, while Fafa's in Punavuori has made falafel wraps an everyday staple across the city.
5 street food places in Helsinki we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Helsinki · Street Food across every city.
Try Salmon soup (lohikeitto)
Soppakeittiö inside the Old Market Hall ladles out the city's reference bowl of creamy salmon soup with all the rye bread you can eat; the queue says it.
Try Falafel and halloumi pita
Fafa's started on Iso Roobertinkatu and grew into a Finnish pita chain, but the original still turns out the falafel and halloumi that made its name.
Try Lihapiirakka (Finnish meat pie)
Eromanga near Kasarmitori is an old-school bakery-cafe whose lihapiirakka meat pie is still made to a secret 1946 recipe, topped with sausage and egg.
Try Fried vendace (muikku) and salmon
In summer, tented stalls on the Market Square fry vendace and salmon to order and pour pea soup, a very Finnish lunch eaten standing by the harbour.
Guided tour · 6 hours
Explore Nuuksio National Park near Helsinki on a 7.5 km hike through authentic Finnish nature, with beautiful lakes, scenic views, and campfire snacks.
Viator · 5 h
Finland’s stunning wilderness is just a short trip from downtown Helsinki, offering an easy-going city break suitable for all fitness levels. On this nature walking to...
Viator · 3.5 h
On our Secret Food Tour Helsinki, get onboard a journey through one of the most secretive country of the Nordic Regions . Step into the heart of authentic Helsinki lif...
Try Sushi sets
Hanko Sushi is the Finnish fast-sushi chain in the big malls, including the central Forum, serving fixed salmon, prawn and maki sets at quick prices.
