Guide To Finland’s Christmas Markets

By Christina Daniels

| 17 Jan 2024 02:09 PM

Christmas is around the corner and everyone is excited about their Christmas holidays to start. This year to make your Christmas celebrations much more exciting we are taking you to some of the most enchanting Christmas Markets of Finland. This is truly a dream come true and a magical experience, in the homeland of Santa. Also known as the most beautiful country in the world.

Europe has been always known for their Christmas celebrations and markets, but when it comes to Finland they form a long-term tradition. It's when local artisans in the city brighten up the whole Finland with their artwork and handicrafts.

Markets around the city bustle with activity and are lit up at night, myriad gifts, mouth-watering food and their most favorite Finnish mulled wine to keep you warm in their chilly nights, are some of the things you can’t miss there.

So experience the cheer of Christmas in Finland and shop in their markets for some of the world’s best and unique handmade gifts.

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1. Helsinki Christmas Market

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Known to be as one of the oldest Christmas market, which began in 1949 as a gesture of hope after the darkness of war years, held in Helsinki senate square every year. The market features numerous merchants in their wooden huts selling mostly, Finnish handmade gifts and handicrafts. The Helsinki market has its own charm in the evenings, as the whole market glow with lights and candles around every house and cafes, while making it much cosier in Helsinki winters.

Also, Santa Claus pays daily visits to the market, where merry-go-round spins in the center of the square and kids can enjoy free rides.

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2. Porvoo, Old town Christmas Market

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Situated just half an hour drive away from Helsinki, this small medieval city during Christmas time is the most charming ever and can totally make you to step back in time.

The city houses lot many artists, which sell their products in the market so one can grab the best and most unique things here. The Christmas market at the Art Factory, on the other hand, has more contemporary designs to select from.

Whereas officially Christmas begins in Old Market square on November 26th and the celebrations stays on throughout the month of December.

3. Tampere Christmas Market

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Second oldest markets in Finland, Tampere market outshines with its German theme as they collaborate with Tampere’s twin city of Essien in Germany. The market has a lot to offer than just art, crafts, and food. Apart from shopping one can indulge in ious entertainment options and play some fun games there.

Not just that Santa Claus also makes sure to visit daily here, so make the most of it and cherish Tampere Christmas Market to the fullest.

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4. Rovaniemi Christmas Market

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Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland and home to the legend Santa Claus, this beautiful city is just 10 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, known for its beautiful nature and spectacular views of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.

Christmas is the time when Rovaniemi also known as the village of Santa Claus attracts visitors from around the world to have the most of their grand Christmas Market.

The winters are harsh in Lapland, but the classic Christmas image created here is we all know is a truly magical atmosphere for Christmas shopping. In addition, the village offers visits to Santa and rides in an authentic reindeer sleigh.

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Author Bio

Christina Daniels

Story teller, backpacker, shutterbug

Christina Daniels is a storyteller, cinema writer, backpacker and photographer. She is also the author of the bestselling book “I’ll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan.” A traveler who has journeyed across four continents, Christina is also the host of an Airbnb experience in Bangalore.

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