Christmas Markets in Finland 2026

The Christmas season in Finland begins in November. Markets featuring local producers, craft fairs, food stalls, and small design markets start opening across the country. Some run for several weeks, while others last just two or three days. In 2026, Christmas markets take place in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Kuopio, Porvoo, and other Finnish cities.

Tampere

• Dates: November 21 – December 22, 2026
• Opening hours: Daily, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The Christmas market takes place in the central Keskustori Square, at Keskustori 1. Small wooden stalls sell Finnish souvenirs, jewelry, handmade crafts, and Christmas baked goods. Among them is Glögi Restaurant, serving hot drinks and seasonal dishes. In the evenings, Christmas lights illuminate the square.

The market opens in stages. The first stalls and cafés open on November 21, and the full market is open from November 28.

Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä hosts two separate Christmas markets.

Toivolan Joulupiha

• Dates: November 20 – December 23, 2026
• Address: Cygnaeuksenkatu 2, 40100 Jyväskylä

The market is held in the historic Toivola courtyard, surrounded by 19th-century wooden houses. There are no traditional rows of market stalls here. Instead, small shops and workshops sell Finnish ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and unique handmade gifts. This year, the historic Vanha Pappila estate is also part of the market.

Jyväskylä Joulutori

• Dates: December 11–20, 2026
• Location: Paraatiaukio Square, Kirkkopuisto Park

Local businesses sell candles, chocolate, baked goods, ceramics, and other handmade products. Nearby, the Jouluvalomaa light display runs in the park until January 6, 2027.

Hämeenlinna

• Dates: November 28–29, 2026
• Location: Verkatehdas Cultural Centre, Paasikiventie 2
• Opening hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Christmas market in Hämeenlinna takes place over two days at the Verkatehdas Cultural Centre. Visitors can shop for Christmas gifts, products made by local artisans, and Finnish delicacies. The program includes music and activities for children.

This year, the market has expanded into the Werkki space, bringing in more vendors. Admission is free.

Kuopio

• Dates: December 11–23, 2026
• Opening hours: Daily, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The Christmas market is held in Kuopio’s central Market Square, Kuopion tori (Kauppakatu 45). Vendors sell their goods from wooden cabins and glass pavilions that glow from within in the evenings.

The market offers products from local producers, souvenirs, sweets, and Christmas decorations. Light installations and festive decorations give the central square a noticeably different look.

Helsinki

Helsinki has three major Christmas markets, each with its own format.

Helsinki Christmas Market (Tuomaan Markkinat)

• Dates: November 27 – December 22, 2026
• Location: Senate Square (Senaatintori)
• Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

This is Helsinki’s oldest outdoor Christmas market. The stalls stand in front of Helsinki Cathedral, with a traditional carousel in the middle of the square. There’s a wide selection of handmade products from Finnish artisans and a separate food area serving seasonal dishes, glögi, and Christmas sweets. Admission is free.

Vanhan Joulutori

• Dates: December 15–22, 2026
• Address: Old Student House (Vanha Ylioppilastalo), Mannerheimintie 3

This indoor market for Finnish design and crafts takes place in the historic Old Student House, near Helsinki Central Railway Station. Small design brands and independent makers sell jewelry, ceramics, clothing, home accessories, and artwork. The market has been running for more than 30 years.

Mantan Joulutori

• Dates: December 4, 2026 – January 6, 2027
• Opening hours: Daily, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The market is held by the Havis Amanda Fountain, near Market Square (Kauppatori) and the city harbor. Food is the main focus here, with festive dishes, hot drinks, and products from Finnish producers. The market stays open after Christmas, including over the New Year holidays, while most Christmas markets in Finland close before December 24.

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Fiskars

• Dates: November 21–22, 2026
• Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Fiskars Village, 10470 Fiskars

The Christmas market in Fiskars focuses on products from local workshops. The village has long been a center of Finnish arts and crafts, so there’s a particularly good selection of ceramics, textiles, designer jewelry, and home accessories.

After the main fair, two more Curated Market design events take place from November 27 to 29 and December 3 to 5. Independent makers display their work in the historic Copper Smithy building.

Porvoo

• Event: Porvoo Christmas Path
• Dates: December 4–22, 2026

Porvoo’s Christmas events are part of the Porvoo Christmas Path program. Market stalls line the Itäinen Rantapromenadi waterfront. At Market Square (Kauppatori), visitors can grab something to eat and enjoy a Christmas sauna. There’s also a carousel for children.

Small shops, pastry shops, and cafés remain open in the old town. With its wooden houses and cobblestone streets, this part of Porvoo needs little extra Christmas decoration.

Lahti

Lahti Christmas Village

• Dates: December 13–21, 2026
• Location: Market Square (Kauppatori), Lahti

This small Christmas village has market stalls selling festive treats and handmade products. A Christmas tree stands in the square, and live performances take place throughout the event.

Lahti also has its own Christmas lighting tradition. Along Aleksanterinkatu, festive decorations designed by Tapani Aartomaa in 1983 still hang above the street.

Turku

• Dates: November 28–29; December 5–6, 12–13, and 19–20, 2026
• Opening hours: Weekends only, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Old Great Square (Vanha Suurtori), Brinkkala courtyard

Turku’s Christmas market takes place in the historic Old Great Square, surrounded by old buildings, including Brinkkala.

Alongside the Christmas stalls, the market traditionally features musicians, performers, and festive activities for children. Vendors sell handmade products from Finnish artisans, toys, baked goods, and seasonal foods.

After the market ends, Turku holds its traditional Declaration of Christmas Peace on December 24. This is a long-standing city ceremony.

Oulu

Tiernatori Christmas Market

• Dates: Not yet announced for 2026
• Location: To be confirmed

Last season, the market was held at Kauppurienaukio, near the Valkea shopping centre. This year’s location has yet to be confirmed. Tiernatori sells local souvenirs, handmade crafts, and festive food products.

Oulu is also known for the Tiernapojat tradition, which involves costumed musical performances during the Christmas season. Christmas Forest, a festive display of Christmas trees, is also usually set up in the city centre at Rotuaari Square.

Rauma

• Dates: November 21 – December 24, 2026, on selected days
• Address: Kauppatori, Kuninkaankatu, 26100 Rauma

Rauma’s Christmas market takes place in the heart of Old Rauma, a UNESCO-listed district known for its wooden buildings.

The market sells food, gifts, and handmade crafts. On Saturdays, Santa Claus visits the square, and visitors can roast sausages or marshmallows over an open fire. The market isn’t open every day, so it’s worth checking the city’s event schedule before planning your visit.

Rovaniemi

Instead of a traditional Christmas market, Rovaniemi has an entire Santa Claus Village.

• Location: Santa Claus Village, Joulumaantie 1, 96930 Rovaniemi
• Opening season: Year-round
• Santa Claus Office hours: November 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027, daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Santa Claus Village sits right on the Arctic Circle. It’s home to Santa’s office, a post office, souvenir shops, and winter activities.

You can send a postcard with a special postmark, meet Santa Claus, and learn about Christmas traditions in Lapland. Meeting Santa is free, while photos and additional activities cost extra.

The first Christmas markets open on November 20 and 21, with most taking place in December. Helsinki’s Mantan Joulutori stays open the longest, closing on January 6, 2027.

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