Photo: Dorit Salutskij
At Senate Square: Helsinki Christmas Market 2026
Fri, 27 Nov – Tue, 22 Dec 2026 at Senate Square, Helsinki
About this event
Helsinki Christmas Market 2026 starts on Friday, 27 November 2026 at Senate Square, Helsinki, and you have until Tuesday, 22 December 2026 to go. Admission costs nothing.
Helsinki Christmas Market is the oldest outdoor Christmas market in Helsinki.
Helsinki Christmas Market is the oldest outdoor Christmas market in Helsinki. Visiting the Market has become a tradition for many, and over 300,000 people visit the Christmas Market each year. The event is produced by Helsinki Events Foundation.
The Market offers delicious eating experiences and unique gifts sold by the craftsmen and women themselves as well as a beautiful, warm and relaxed Christmas atmosphere. The heart of the Market is a beloved old-time carousel and a fully-licensed food court that invites you to enjoy and savour all the flavours of Christmas.
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The Helsinki Christmas Market operates responsibly and does good. To us, this means making environmentally friendly choices, commitment to reduce food waste, recycling, charity, supporting local producers and offering sustainable Christmas gifts.
Opening times 2026:
Senaatintori 27.11.–22.12.
Mon–Thu and Sun 11–19 / Fri–Sat 11–20
Event details
- Date
- Friday 27 November – Tuesday 22 December 2026
- Time
- 11:00 local time
- Venue
- Senate Square
- Address
- Senaatintori, 00170, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Food & Drink
Venue & getting there
Senate Square
Senaatintori, 00170, Helsinki
How to get to Senate Square
- Metro Helsingin yliopistoMetro / subway370 m
5 min walk - Kaisaniemen MetroasemaMetro / subway370 m
5 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain640 m
8 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 230 m away.
Hotels near Senate Square
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Your visit to Senate Square
- Date
- Friday 27 November – Tuesday 22 December 2026
- Starts
- 11:00
- Getting there
- Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 370 m – about 5 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 230 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is M/S Muikku (250 m)
Good to know
When is “Helsinki Christmas Market 2026”?
Helsinki Christmas Market 2026 runs from Friday, 27 November 2026 to Tuesday, 22 December 2026.
Where is “Helsinki Christmas Market 2026” held?
Venue: Senate Square, Senaatintori, 00170, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Helsinki Christmas Market 2026”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Senate Square by public transport?
The closest stop is Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 370 m from Senate Square – roughly 5 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Senate Square?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 230 m away.
