Authentic minimalist Scandinavian style right here—Finland’s Helsinki Christmas Market

Text and photos by /Evan

Previously, I introduced the Christmas market in Tallinn, Estonia. Today, let me tell you aboutthe Helsinki Christmas Market in Finland.Finland’s Christmas market is much bigger than Estonia’s, with its main location being Helsinki’s Senate Square—a major sightseeing spot. That’s why we chose to explore it during the day. Nearby, there's a stunning white church called Helsinki Cathedral. The exterior is gorgeous, but the interior is surprisingly simple XDD. Still, it makes for great photos alongside the Finnish Christmas market. So come check out Helsinki’s daytime Christmas market with us !

The festive vibe intensifies the closer you get to the Christmas market. Up

The church near the Christmas market — Helsinki Cathedral

Interior of the church

This Christmas market is quite different from what I imagined. Estonia’s reminded me more of wooden cabins paired with lots of plants, dominated by warm tones. But Finland’s market goes full-on Scandinavian style, with colors just like you’d see at IKEA—it feels like you’re shopping at an IKEA Christmas market XDDD. That said, it’s still super charming.

A very IKEA-style little wooden hut

And yes, the carousel here is actually running ~XDD (When we were in Estonia, theirs wasn’t moving XD Maybe it was off-duty?)
The longest line is for the carousel—after all, it’s every child’s dream ride, so many parents are waiting in line with their kids here.

When you’re at Finland’s Christmas market, be sure to try GLOGI Up~ It’s a must-have drink at European Christmas markets. The price here is the same as in Estonia. The non-alcoholic version is still 2 euros, with plenty of topping options. For alcoholic versions, the price varies based on alcohol content Up ! There are more stalls here in Finland, selling all kinds of things—even “underwear” (surprise!) XD—andlots of food sampling boothsYay (this one’s sampling chocolate)

Note: GLOGI is a must-try at European Christmas markets. It’s typically a hot drink made with red wine and spices, but non-alcoholic versions are available too.

Also, the rest areas here are a bit more upscale, complete with heaters, keeping everyone cozy even in the cold Christmas weather.

After visiting the Christmas market, you can stroll around the area, which has many beautiful buildings as well.

There’s also a K MARKET nearby where you can buy caviar toothpaste XDD

Finland Christmas Market Info
Location: Helsinki Senate Square
How to get there? Take the tram and you’ll get there Up, or you can walk—it’s very close to the train station.

After seeing Finland’s Christmas market, do you prefer Tallinn’s or Finland’s?

Evangeline-Evan
Hi, I’m Evan, someone who used to be timid and easily scared,
but solo travel has helped me gradually find courage,
and each journey has revealed a different side of me.
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