Market Square (Kauppatori) Tours and Tickets
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Market Square (Kauppatori)
Market Square is a must-see for first-time visitors to Helsinki.
Don’t forget your coat in the cold months, though you can find refuge from the elements in one of the market’s heated café tents.
The step-free market is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
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While it’s free to visit Helsinki’s Market Square, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you navigate its many stalls. Tip-based walking tours start from around US$3, while regular tours are closer to US$20.
Popular foods to try at Helsinki’s Market Square include lihapiirakka—a meat pie that’s a common snack in Finland—fresh berries, and Nordic meats like salmon, moose, and reindeer. As for souvenirs, look out for Finnish handicrafts including leather goods, woolen clothing, and jewelry.
Facilities at Market Square are limited to its many stalls. However, there are restrooms by the Old Market Hall, ticket desks for ferries and sightseeing cruises, and an area with seating by the Korkeasaari ferry dock.
Yes, Market Square has two famous Helsinki landmarks: the Stone of the Empress monument, which commemorates the visit of Russian Empress Alexandra to the city in 1835, and the Havis Amanda fountain added in 1908.
Since Market Square is located in the heart of Helsinki, it’s close to many other attractions. Walk one block north and you’ll reach Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral, while if you head east you’ll soon see the Uspenski Cathedral. Alternatively, you can board ferries at Market Square to explore the city’s islands including Suomenlinna and its fortress.