Illustration of a family sharing roasted chestnuts and warm mugs at a Christmas market table in falling snow (Menneen ajan joulumarkkinat (Old Time Christmas Market))

Menneen ajan joulumarkkinat (Old Time Christmas Market)

Visitors can browse handmade gifts and holiday delicacies around the historic Church of St. Lawrence. Entertainment includes music, dance, and theater performances throughout the weekend. Guests can also meet Santa Claus, take horse-drawn carriage rides from the Lohja Museum grounds, or see the Hiidenharju guild's wooden stocks.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

menneenajanjoulumarkkinat.fi

When

Tickets

Pääsymaksuton.

Hours

Saturday 10-16; Sunday 11-16.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Lohjan Kirkonmäki

Food & Drink

The market has abundant food and drink, including Christmas treats from sellers and offerings at Puu-Anttila, the parish dining hall, and several cafés.

Parking

Street parking in Lohja is free with no time limit at weekends. Larger lots are at the corner of Harjukatu and Louhenkatu, Aurlahti shore and Rantapuisto, and accessible parking is on Monkolankatu.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available on Monkolankatu, and accessible restrooms are located at the main library and Laurentius-talo.

Pets

Dogs are welcome under their owner's responsibility.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Pick up the programme brochure at the info booth at the corner of Kirkkokatu and Sibeliuksenkatu, which also collects lost property during the market.
  • Park on the street, since weekend street parking in Lohja is free with no time limit, or use the bigger lots at Aurlahti or Rantapuisto.
  • If you come by bus, walk from Lohja bus station at Prisma, which is less than a kilometre from the church field.
  • Head to the Lohja Museum to meet Santa on either day, and catch a horse-drawn carriage ride from the museum courtyard.
  • Groups coming by coach can be dropped at the Karstuntie bus stop, but coaches must park along Tytyrinkatu instead.

Links & Contact

Run by Lohja City

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can we meet Santa?

Santa is at the Lohja Museum on both Saturday and Sunday.

Are there horse-drawn carriage rides?

Yes. Carriage rides leave from the museum courtyard all weekend.

Where can we eat and drink?

There is plenty of food and drink across the market area. Besides the vendors, Puu-Anttila, the parish canteen, Kahvila Kampus, the Lohja Museum café, Kahvila Aino and Kahvila Liisa all serve Christmas treats.

Where are the toilets?

There are toilets at the Lohja main library (accessible), Laurentius-talo (accessible) and St. Lawrence's Church, plus portable toilets along the market path.

Where is the info booth?

The info booth is on the church field at the corner of Kirkkokatu and Sibeliuksenkatu. Pick up the programme brochure there and hand in any lost property.

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