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Market Square Kauppatori, Helsinki

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Find fresh seafood, moose meat, and authentic Finnish souvenirs at Market Square Kauppatori. Nestled on the Baltic shore at the hearth of Helsinki, the market is also a departure point for ferry cruises to nearby islands. This popular tourist destination and shopping location bustles with activity from spring to autumn, with the October herring market being the highlight of the season. Try salmon soup with rye bread or "lihapiirakka," a traditional Finnish meat pastry, at one of the many outdoor cafes. Watch for hungry seagulls while you're eating, as they've been known to take food from unsuspecting tourists. Before you head to Helsinki, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Helsinki trip planner, to make sure you see all that Helsinki has to offer, including Market Square Kauppatori.
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  • This is a wonderful place for good food and reasonably priced souvenirs. We ate there several times and shopped for items several times. Watch out for seagulls - they will steal your food! 
    This is a wonderful place for good food and reasonably priced souvenirs. We ate there several times and shopped for items several times. Watch out for seagulls - they will steal your food!  more »
  • It’s a must see attraction. You can walk here from Senate Square or take a tram from the centre. We visited it several times and saw beautiful souvenirs and ate fine meal. Be aware of the seagulls... 
    It’s a must see attraction. You can walk here from Senate Square or take a tram from the centre. We visited it several times and saw beautiful souvenirs and ate fine meal. Be aware of the seagulls...  more »
  • Great place to get a souvenir and try the local cuisine. They give out free samples, too! Just beware of the seagulls if you order fish, they are waiting on top of the tents to swoop down and get a....  more
    Great place to get a souvenir and try the local cuisine. They give out free samples, too! Just beware of the seagulls if you order fish, they are waiting on top of the tents to swoop down and get a....  more »
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  • Very delicious food. I enjoyed the salmon soup, fresh strawberries/blueberries and I also had their reindeer hot dog. You have to try it. That’s all I will say about it . Went for a walk with my girlfriend in the marketplace and I enjoyed everything. This was my first time. Will definitely come back
  • Incredible little market with a great selection of wares and amazing Street food. Probably the healthiest Street food in the world with salmon, potato and vegetables available as well as out of the norm stuff like reindeer hot dogs. We had the Salmon and it was some of the best fish I have ever eaten, definitely a recommendation from me.
  • Very strategic location in Helsinki to taste local dishes and to purchase locally made handicrafts. It’s a cool place to stop for a snack or a drink if you are sightseeing and need a quick break. Also, the building and the surrounding areas are very scenic and rich in history.
  • In a Tuesday in February at 12 there we’re almost no stalls. Maybe ten in total. However we found a good stall which served us amazing fish dishes in nice atmosphere even though weather was pretty bad. We were also able to taste dishes before ordering them as we never had this food before. Price for a big portion was about 14€, portion served two people.
  • Fun & beautiful place! Lovely souvenirs, jewelry, clothes, and handmade items. Amazing food!! This marketplace smells sooo good. We got a salmon plate and it was delicious! 🤤🍣🤤🇫🇮

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