Helsinki Christmas Market Explained
Helsinki Christmas Market (fi|Tuomaan Markkinat; sv|Tomasmarknaden;) is a Christmas market held every year in Helsinki, Finland. It is visited by more than 300,000 people every year.[1] 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.[2]
The opening of the Helsinki Christmas Market is always on 1 December and lasts until 22 December.[3] 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] [5] There is also a vintage-styled carousel, which is free for market visitors.[4] [6]
In 2023 and 2024, Tamara Hardingham-Gil from a multinational news channel CNN listed the Helsinki Christmas Market as one of the best Christmas markets in the world.[7] [8]
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Notes and References
- Web site: "I love Finland", totesi 6-vuotias kalifornialaispoika Tuomaan markkinoilla – taianomainen tunnelma tiivistyy Suomen joulutoreilla. Ulla. Malminen. Yle. 18 December 2023. 13 January 2024. fi.
- Web site: Tuomaan markkinat. Stadissa. 13 January 2024. fi.
- Web site: Info. Tuomaan Markkinat. 13 January 2024.
- Web site: Joulukuun alussa aukeava Tuomaan Markkinat kruunaa Helsingin joulukauden. Helsingin tapahtumasäätiö. 15 November 2023. 13 January 2024. fi.
- Web site: Helsinki Christmas Market offers plenty of diverse programme. City of Helsinki. 29 November 2023. 13 January 2024.
- Web site: Tivoli Seiterä karusellin kera Tuomaan markkinoilla!. Tivoli Seiterä. 13 January 2024. fi.
- Web site: The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2023. Tamara. Hardingham-Gill. CNN. 22 November 2023. 13 January 2024.
- Web site: The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024. Tamara. Hardingham-Gill. CNN. 3 November 2024. 24 November 2024.
