All places on the map· Helsinki
Old Market Hall
Sight4.5 · 4 2164.3 · 3 290≈ 45 minFree entry513 m from the center
Operating beside Helsinki's South Harbour since 1889, the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli) is housed in a handsome red-and-yellow brick building designed by Gustaf Nyström. Wooden market stalls offer traditional Finnish culinary specialties, including hearty creamy salmon soup, smoked Baltic herring, cured reindeer, artisan cheeses, and freshly baked Karelian pastries.
Highlights
- Historic brick market hall designed by Gustaf Nyström in 1889
- Famous traditional Finnish creamy salmon soup (lohikeitto)
- Artisan smoked Baltic herring, cured reindeer meat, and cheeses
- Charming cafes and bakeries overlooking the South Harbour
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Featured in itineraries
What’s nearby
Create your Helsinki itinerary
Old Market Hall is already in our database — build a personalized itinerary in minutes.
Create itinerary→