Open-air market in front of the ferry terminal for Suomenlinna island. Cold day, so not many stalls, but all the managers were very kind. Sale of local products such as Kuksa cups, various souvenirs, handicrafts. Possibility to have lunch in the refreshment stalls. We had lunch inside the Kauppatori market: a delicious reindeer soup, then desserts. Very nice market, mainly selling foodstuffs from reindeer salami to salmon desserts. Absolutely worth visiting

Best choice was on Saturday when there seemed to be more stalls. Unlike most places they're not full of rubbish but nice homemade gifts. Everything from magnets to fur hat/ gloves, wooden items, knitted clothes, glassware. Nice place to wander for a while. Also some food stalls which seem to be there most days.

Kauppatori sists at the eastern end of the Esplanade and borders the Baltic Sea and on the visits to Helsinki there is usually an open air market with frozen people in yellow tents selling various local produce to a few frozen customers. on a warm sunny day it can be more pleasant but most of the time rug up for the cold. It is also an interesting port area and definitely worthy of a visit.

This market square has a vibrant atmosphere during the day time. It has many temporary stalls lined up that sell food items, fruits , souveniers, handicrafts, magnets etc. It is also the place from where ferries to Soumenlinna leave. The Old Market Hall is also located around here. Its fun to just hang around, stroll through the shops and and buy stuff. Plus you get some nice views too. Its a walking distance of 5-10 minutes from the senate square.

Many shops are open the day before and on the day of the summer solstice. There are fish restaurants just right for lunch, tourist souvenir shops and private hobby shops. Even if the museum, Marimekko and general stores are all on holiday, you can still enjoy it.

Loads of stalls- fresh fruit & veg, trinkets and souvenirs, food stalls. Food stalls are expensive, food is OK- if you think c.20€ for over-cooked mediocre food is value, I apologise for offending you. If you don’t- have your wits about you and pay in CASH. Food stalls at Kauppatori are expensive and charge you a card transaction fee which may not align with Findiconompetition/ Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority guidance. Buyer Beware!! Go for the cheaper dishes from the stalls, OR, walk c.300m to the Vanha Kauppahalli historic market; food still €€€ but served indoors, in a quaint and clean environment. Lots of choice.

Point of Sale in front of the ferry to Suomenlinna Island. Possibility to have lunch in the stalls where they make typical food, behind each there is place to sit and consume the purchased food. Good prices and also present other stalls with typical items. A must try

An open space offering you a vivid atmosphere. You can find here a lot of stalls with food, souvenirs, fruits and vegetables, handmade gifts and handicrafts etc. The prices are not low at all but there is good stuff. The food is very tasty too, even is quite uncomfortable to eat in those tents especially when is very crowded.

Best thing about Kauppatori is that the harbor has boat that takes you to Vallisaari. Helsinki citycenter and especially kauppatori is hustling and busting and noisy. Comparing to other cities nothing so special. Taking the boat to the Helsinki Archipelago is where you get to see the most beautiful parts of Finland. Especially Vallisaari comparing to Suomenlinna which is super crowded always.