Vanhan Joulutori - Old Christmas Market
Visitors browse a wide variety of unique, primarily handmade gifts including ceramics, jewelry, warm wool socks, felt slippers, toys, and books. Makers are on site to discuss their work, explain crafting techniques, and share the stories behind their goods. Guests can also visit the on-site café to relax with traditional Finnish mulled wine, pastries, coffee, and lunch.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
Vanha Café is open throughout the market, serving coffee, traditional Finnish mulled wine, refreshments, pastries and lunch.
Accessibility
An accessible entrance is located on the Kaivopiha side of the building, and the historic Great Hall is accessible.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the accessible entrance on the Kaivopiha side, to the left of the main entrance, if you're coming with a wheelchair or a stroller.
- Come on a weekday during the day if you're bringing a stroller, since at busy times in the evenings and on weekends strollers may have to stay on the café side.
- Take the train or tram rather than worrying about a car, since Central Railway Station is a couple of minutes' walk and the Ylioppilastalo tram stop is next door.
- Look for the HIFK U8 players selling their own products this year, because what you buy from them goes straight to supporting the young team.
- Plan to have lunch at Vanha Café, which stays open for the whole market and serves glögi, specialty coffee, pastries and a full lunch.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: young players from the HIFK U8 team sell their own products at the market, and buying from them supports the team directly.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of gifts can I find?
Mostly handmade pieces sold straight from the makers. Look for ceramics, jewelry, warm wool socks and felt slippers, pouches, toys, books and more.
Can I talk to the people who made the products?
Yes. The makers are at their stalls and are happy to tell you where an idea came from, how something was made and the story behind it.
Is there somewhere to eat and drink?
Vanha Café is open for the whole market. It serves specialty coffee, traditional Finnish mulled wine (glögi), refreshments, pastries and lunch.
Can I bring a stroller?
Families are welcome. At the busiest times, especially evenings and weekends, you may need to leave your stroller on the café side of the building.
How do I get there by public transport?
Helsinki Central Railway Station is a couple of minutes' walk away, and the Ylioppilastalo tram stop is just a stone's throw from the market.
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