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Kauppatori

Etelaranta and Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki, Finland
Ranked #2 of 46 shopping in Helsinki
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Traveler Description: In Summer this is a very pleasant place to be. Never mind that it is very 'touristy'. It is very central and it is by the water. As well as craft... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

The markets located near the harbour are worth a stroll to see how the locals go about their day. It's a nice a walk around the area and you can head to the other attractions close by (Uspenski/Senate Square/Suomenlinna Fortress). There are an abundance of tourist souvenirs if you are after that and some fresh produce. I didn't see much... More

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Dallas, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
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This is a great market right along the waterfront featuring local food/flavors plus the usual tourist souvenirs. Go down early in the morning to watch the vendors set up while the locals stop by on their way to work. Later in the day it can get very busy with crowds. More

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Vaasa, Finland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011

Nice shopping place in the hearth of Helsinki. Also close by to the Esplanadi and Kasarmitori. So there should be lots to do nearby also. More

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Burleigh Heads, Australia
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124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011
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Had a lovely stroll through the markets on a bright May morning here and found many local foods and crafts for sale. I'm not an avid souvenir collector but loved the food - reindeer meatballs and whities to try. Also the pewter & glass, juniper & birch products and local jewellery. Definitely worth a visit if you want something different... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011
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When in Helsinki this is a must. All the products are local Finnish and handmade and this is actually monitored by the city of Helsinki to insure this I found out. My wife and daughter visit this place at least once or twice each summer and there is one of the jewelry vendor that is their favorite that make very... More

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Hampshire
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011

Amazing Market full of delicious local produce, cafes and local souvenirs. choose from stalls selling fresh fruit and fish, diverse cafes and souvenirs of semi precious stones and animal furs. More

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Hong Kong
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Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
1,854 helpful votes 1,854 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2011
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Coming from Hong Kong, we fell in love with this open produce market, finding the fruit and veggies so ripe, colorful and gorgous to look at. We wanted to buy so much while there. We found beautiful salmon fillets as well, of little use to us, but much more appealing that what we get back home. We also enjoyed the... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2008
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But only in the summer. In the winter kauppatori is the most miserable place in the entire world, devoid of people, no market stalls, nothing to eat and a force 10 gale with a wind chill factor of about minus 50. Summer however is a completely different kettle of fish. Kauppatori is alive and thronging with people. Market stalls, manned... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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roma
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
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