Music and tasting

Today a late visit to the Hietalahden Kauppahalli might be a good idea. At 17:00 the first out of a series of several Musaa & Maistelua events will take place at the market hall.

At this special Saturday event its all about music and food. Taste declicious treats from the shops, restaurants, cafés and street food booths. To make the experience unique, We Love Helsinki invited some DJs to provide the venue with some suitable tunes. 

So have a snack, grab a drink, lean back and enjoy the evening! The event lasts until 22:00 and the entrance is free. Make sure to drop by!

Tasting at the Old Market Hall

Are you into food? Then you should head to Vanha Kauppahalli tomorrow for Maiskiaiset.

From 16.00 to 20.00 many of the vendors at the Old Market Hall offer tasting bites for low pices such as meat and vegetarian dishes as well as smoothies, cakes, pastries, chocolate and coffee. It's an ideal way of getting to try many of the delicacies sold there every day.

Check it out and enjoy!

Hietalahti‘s market hall reopened

After months of renovations the Hietalahden kauppahalli opened its doors again this morning. A lot of work was put into the makeover. Still the old market kept its character.

After being the home of an antique market for some time Hietalahden serves its original purpose again. Visitors can now buy fresh groceries, delicious pastry, have lunch or just stop for a coffee.

 

The market hall is open Monday through Friday from 8.00 till 18.00 and Saturdays from 8.00 till 16.00.

Groceries and a coffee break

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.

Grocery shopping with charm

It is one of the most important sights of Helsinki and something to recommend to everyone that visits Helsinki. The Wanha Kauppahalli (old market hall) offers its visitors not only a huge variety of good and fresh food, it also has its very own and unique atmosphere. And it’s not just a place for tourists. Also the locals come here to get their groceries. Even if you don’t really need anything it is fun to just walk along the stands, look at the typical Finnish products and maybe buy a small snack. After seeing all the nice things they sell you will want to also try some of them. But it is a place in the center which means: don’t expect low prices.

You find Kauppahalli next to the market square at the end of Esplanadi next to the sea. It is also a good place for rainy days. You should take the tram 3T then and get out at Kauppatori.