Where Helsinki shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Helsinki shops, snacks and lunches.
The Old Market Hall, Helsinki's oldest market hall, offers high-quality culinary experiences in a historic setting by Market Square, open Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00.
Go forSalmon soup, Smoked fish, Finnish delicacies
TipVendors may keep different opening hours, and it is worth a look at the market square too when you visit the hall.
Hakaniemi Market Hall, often called Helsinki's most authentic market hall, has vendors selling high-quality foods and household items on two floors.
Go forBreakfast, Lunch
TipThe cafes and restaurants suit breakfast or lunch, and evening restaurant Kirsikka can be entered through main door A when the rest of the hall is closed.
Hietalahti Market Hall is an atmospheric cafe and restaurant hall that offers a culinary trip around the world, open Fri-Sat 08:00-22:00 and Sun 10:00-16:00.
Go forWorld-food counters, Dinner, Late market dining
TipVendors may have different opening hours, and the market square outside is worth a look during your visit to the hall.
Market Square (Kauppatori) is a market at Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki, open Mon-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat 06:30-16:00, Sun 10:00-17:00.
Go forBaltic herring, Berry stalls, Outdoor snacks
Hakaniemi Market Square (Hakaniementori) is a market at Hämeentie 1, 00530 Helsinki, open Mon-Sat 06:30-15:00.
Go forProduce, Berries, Outdoor stalls
Teurastamo is a former abattoir in Kalasatama, now a centre of urban and culinary culture with restaurants, an ice cream factory, a bakery and a distillery.
TipThe urban yard is open to everyone, and the event calendar lists free yard events, gigs, lectures and cooking courses.
Töölö Market Square is a traditional trading post by Runeberginkatu in Taka-Töölö, with vegetable and delicacy stalls and a classic market square cafe by day.
TipOpen Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 18:00, Saturday 6:30 to 16:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 17:00; hours vary with the season and weather.
Haaga Market Square in Etelä-Haaga is a summertime market with a cafe, a vegetable stall, Saturday flea markets and handcrafts such as wool socks.
TipThere is often a food truck on the square. Hours are Monday to Friday 6:30 to 18:00, Saturday 6:30 to 16:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 17:00.
Hietalahti Market Square, or Hietsu, is famous for its flea market and has also hosted a summer terrace run by the Hietalahti Market Hall restaurateurs.
TipOpen Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 18:00, Saturday 6:30 to 16:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 17:00; hours vary with the season and weather.
Itis Market Hall in Itäkatu has more than 20 operators selling fresh fish, meat, vegetables, fruit and herbs, with cafes and restaurants inside the hall.
TipStop for coffee, a lunch or a dinner in the hall after shopping for fish, meat, vegetables, fruit and herbs.
