A very popular place for groceries and finding
a Finnish souvenier is the kauppatori at the end of Esplanadi. Unfortunately
the crows of tourists and the central location have a big impact on the price
level there.
A good alternative is the market in Hakaniemi. This
is the place where the locals prefer to go. Fruit and vegetables are way
cheaper here and if you want to have a short break from the shopping and like
to enjoy the market atmosphere just stop by at one of the café tents and get reasonably prices coffee and some Finnish pastry.
Next to the market square you find the
Hakaniemi Kauppahalli. It is comparable to the
one at the Esplanadi. The interior is just not quite as nice. Still you
find a big variety of groceries and might even be lucky to get some good deals.
Both markets are open from Monday to Saturday. Find more
information on their website.
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