Experience the Best Christmas Market Holidays in Finland
Helsinki’s Christmas market is often regarded as one of the best European Christmas markets travellers can experience, hosted in the idyllic snowy setting of the main square and one of the oldest Christmas markets in Finland.
With a stunning backdrop set against the cathedral, a day spent browsing to discover unusual and beautifully crafted gifts and handmade decorations among the wooden stalls brings the festive spirit to life, accompanied by a stroll around the cobbled old town streets and a warming glass of mulled wine.
Visitors are welcome from early December and can book the best deals in advance to ensure they reserve their flights, particularly when planning to enjoy Christmas Day in Finland. The festive fun, sparkling fairy lights strung between the market stalls and seasonal climate make Helsinki a must-see destination during Christmas time.
Christmas Market Breaks During the Festive Season
Senate Square is in the heart of Helsinki's old town, with countless landmarks, including the governmental palace, Helsinki Cathedral and Sederholm House, the oldest dated building throughout the capital.
With around 300,000 visitors every year, the soaring Christmas tree in the centre of the square makes for a perfect photography backdrop, with all the major sights closeby, including City Hall, public ice rinks, and the twinkling lights of the SkyWheel, an elegant Ferris wheel with heated gondolas for the most astonishing views over the Christmas market and the rest of the city.
Helsinki is a true winter wonderland and provides plenty to do to ensure every visitor has a wonderful time, sampling mulled wine from one of the wooden huts adjacent to the ice-skating rinks, seeing nativity scenes around the old town square, and dipping into the warm waters of the local saunas after a traditional Christmas eve dinner of roast pork and rice pudding.
Visiting Christmas Markets With Families and Children
Families booking Christmas market holidays will find Helsinki one of the ideal destinations, with daily grottos for small ones and free rides for children on the merry-go-round in the centre of the square. Be sure to sample the local gingerbread, called piparkakut, and other sweet, delicious treats!
There is also a range of alternative Christmas markets and attractions nearby to visit during your festive break, such as the annual lights festival, with walking tours around Helsinki city that spread graceful lights, sound and artistry on the architectural buildings.
Our flight-inclusive holidays offer full financial protection and are available to book from early January for the following year. Helsinki is often chosen as one of the most popular European cities to visit for Christmas market breaks and as one of the top destinations to spend Christmas with your loved ones.
For advice about booking your Christmas market holiday, arranging a tour of the best Christmas markets, or choosing cosy accommodation during your festive period city breaks, please get in touch with Baltic Travel Company or browse our tours, excursions and Christmas market packages at your convenience.