Old Market Hall (Vanha Kauppahalli)
Helsinki’s handsome waterfront market hall, serving shoppers since 1889, with counters of Finnish seafood, cheeses, baked goods, reindeer and cafes to sit and eat.
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Hakaniemi Market Hall
A much-loved market hall dating to 1914 near hip Kallio, where locals shop for quality produce and specialities, with the popular Kirsikka bistro serving modern Finnish food upstairs.
Hietalahti Flea Market
One of Helsinki’s most iconic outdoor flea markets, a year-round hunting ground for vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles beside the Hietalahti market hall.
UFF
A well-known Finnish thrift chain with several Helsinki stores, dedicated to sustainable fashion, with sale proceeds funding humanitarian aid projects around the world.
Temppeliaukio (Rock Church)
A striking Lutheran church blasted directly into solid granite, with rough rock walls, a vast copper dome and superb acoustics that make it a favourite concert venue. A small entry ticket applies.
Emmaus Helsinki
A non-profit second-hand store selling clothes, books and furniture, where your purchases support the organisation’s social and solidarity work.
Amos Rex
One of Helsinki’s most exciting art museums, with acclaimed contemporary and immersive exhibitions in dramatic underground galleries whose domed skylights bubble up into Lasipalatsi Square.
Artek 2nd Cycle
The second-hand outpost of iconic Finnish design brand Artek, giving vintage Aalto stools and mid-century pieces a new life, a cornerstone of Helsinki’s circular-design scene.
Loyly
An architectural public sauna on the seafront in Hernesaari, with wood-clad terraces, sea swimming and a restaurant. A modern take on Finland’s essential sauna ritual; book a session ahead.
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Ferry & Tour
A UNESCO-listed sea fortress spread across several islands, reached by a short public ferry from Market Square. Walk the ramparts, tunnels and museums, or join a guided tour of its 250-year history.