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DON'T MISS
HELSINKI'S MARKET HALLS
While food stalls, fresh produce and berries can be found at the kauppatori, the real
centre of Finnish market produce is the kauppahalli (market hall). There are three in cent-
ral Helsinki, and they are fabulous places, with butchers, bakers, fishmongers and delis
selling a brilliant range of traditional food. Apart from wandering around photographing
the succulent range of smoked fish, they're great for self-catering, picnics and takeaway
food, and all have cafes and other casual eateries where you can eat in.
Vanha Kauppahalli
MARKET
Alongside the harbour, this is Helsinki's classic market hall. Built in 1889 and recently ren-
ovated, some of it is touristy these days (reindeer kebabs?), but it's still a traditional Fin-
nish market.
Hietalahden Kauppahalli
MARKET
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
www.hietalahdenkauppahalli.fi
;
Lönnrotinkatu 34;
8am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm
Sat, plus 10am-4pm Sun Jun-Aug; )
This renovated market at Hietalahti has a fabulous range of food stalls and eateries, in-
cluding enticing cafes with upstairs seating at each end. Take tram 6.
Hakaniemen Kauppahalli
MARKET
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
www.hakaniemenkauppahalli.fi
;Hämeentie;
8am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 4pm Sat;
)
This traditional-style Finnish food market is near the Hakaniemi metro. It's got a good
range of produce and a cafe, and textile outlets upstairs. There's a summer market on the
square outside.
Soppakeittiö
SOUP
(
www.sopakeittio.fi
;soups €8-10;
11am-3.30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat)
