Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when will the market be held this year?
Helsinki Christmas Market will take place at Senate Square in Helsinki from 28 November to 22 December 2025. Opening hours: Mon–Thu and Sun 11:00–19:00, Fri–Sat 11:00–20:00. On Independence Day, 6 December, the market is open with normal opening hours.
How many visitors does the market have each year?
Helsinki Christmas Market attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. In 2023, the market at Senate Square welcomed over 350,000 visitors, and in 2024 a record of over 600,000 visitors.
Can I bring strollers/wheelchairs/dogs to the market?
Yes, it is possible to access the event with a wheelchair or with a stroller.
You may bring a pet to Helsinki Christmas Market, but we recommend planning your visit for less busy times, such as daytime on weekdays.
Is Helsinki Christmas Market an accessible event?
We pay special attention to the accessibility of Helsinki Christmas Market and continuously work to improve the services to be even more accessible. All entrances are accessible. There are accessible toilets at the Food Court and the Delicacy Yard.
The drop-off point for assisted transport is located on Hallituskatu in front of Helsinki Cathedral. Accessible parking is available with a valid disabled parking permit on the Snellmaninkatu side of the square (address: Snellmaninkatu 1).
How many vendors are participating this year? Where can I find a specific vendor?
There are a total of 115 different vendors and restaurant operators at Helsinki Christmas Market. The vendor locations and map can be found on the Helsinki Christmas Market website and at Senate Square.
Is there an indoor restaurant at the market?
There are heated dining shelters in the Food Court and Delicacy Yard, but there is no indoor restaurant at the market.
Will there be a carousel at the square this year? What about Santa Claus?
The Tivoli Sariola carousel will once again delight the youngest visitors this year. The carousel is free of charge and open during the market opening hours. Santa’s visiting times and other programme can be found on the Helsinki Christmas Market website.
I lost something at the market. Where can I ask about lost property?
You can inquire about lost property from the market security staff and by email at tuomaanmarkkinat@eventshelsinki.fi.
Why does the market end before Christmas, on 22 December?
We aim to take into account the wishes of both visitors and vendors when deciding on the duration of the event, and the current length has proven suitable especially for many small entrepreneurs. The vendors at Helsinki Christmas Market are small producers, some of them solo entrepreneurs, for whom participating in the market for more than three weeks is a considerable effort. During Christmas and New Year, visitors in Helsinki also have the opportunity to explore other Christmas markets, such as the Manta Market (5 December–6 January) organised by the operators in the Torikorttelit area.