Helsinki Christmas Market ( Finnish: Tuomaan Markkinat; Swedish: Tomasmarknaden; lit. ' St. Thomas Market') is a Christmas market held every year in Helsinki, Finland. It is visited by more than 300,000 people every year. [1] [2] [3] The event has been organized since 1994. Originally it was held in Esplanadi Park for a long time, until they moved to their current venue, the Senate Square. [1]
The opening of the Helsinki Christmas Market is always on 1 December and lasts until 22 December. [2] [4] [5] The event brings almost 100 artisans and small producers from all over Finland, as well as more than 20 delicacy sellers, and cafe and restaurant operators to the Senate Square. [4] [6] There is also a vintage-styled carousel, which is free for market visitors. [4] [7]
In November 2023, a multinational news channel CNN listed the Helsinki Christmas Market as one of the best Christmas markets in the world. [5]
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