Finland is always one of the busiest places at Christmas. Christmas is coming this year. Are you ready to go to Finland? Today, the editor will sort out for you what activities will be held during Christmas in Finland! See if anyone likes it.
Rovaniemi
Arctic Market
Time: December 13th to December 15th, 10:00-18:00.
Location: Arktikum
Arctic MarketDays at the Arktikum in Rovaniemi places a strong emphasis on promoting high-quality local materials and highlighting Lapland characteristic culture. This event is organized by the Arctic Center of the University of Lapland. At the fair you can find unique handicrafts, art, food and, above all, experience the unique Christmas atmosphere of this far north place.
010-10:10 Time: 13:00-16:00 on December 14
Location: Montewala Racing Center
Arctic Racing is An international competition. Before the races start on December 14, the Racing Center will host free activities for families. Activities include reindeer sleigh rides, horseback riding, Christmas card decorating and more. At 3:30 in the afternoon, the old man in red clothes and white beard will appear.
010-10:10 Time: 19:00 on December 23
Location: Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus will depart from Rovaniemi, Distribute gifts to children all over the world! Before departure, the elves will hold a warm farewell ceremony for him and wish him a safe journey. Don’t know what Santa Claus wants to say before departure? If you are unable to attend, you can choose to watch the live broadcast online.
North Pole Racing Family Day Activities
Santa Claus Departure Ceremony
Opening hours during Christmas: December 21st, December 23rd to 26th.
Poussin Icebreaker, Photo: Visit Finland
You can also break the ice during Christmas! Come and experience the fun of riding a sampan. Weather permitting, you can also walk on the ice, or wear special equipment and enjoy floating on the water with the sea ice. You can choose to start from the pier or take a snowmobile to the icebreaker at sea.
Kemi
Address: Lumilin South Katu No. 15
Every winter in Kemi, the Snow Castle Resort is built with ice and snow of. There are pure white dreamy scenery, beautiful snow sculptures, and a constant temperature of minus 5 degrees. During the Christmas season, you can join an elf-led guided tour to learn more about the secrets behind building with ice and snow. Enjoy a Christmas lunch or buffet dinner at Lumihiutale Seaview Restaurant, or learn how to make gingerbread, a traditional Christmas treat, at the milicKitchen.
Samp Icebreaker
Kemi Ice Castle
Time: 17:00 on December 13
Location: Senate Square< /p>
Every year on December 13th, Helsinki celebrates Saint Lucia Day. After being crowned in Helsinki Cathedral, the new Saint Lucia will slowly walk out wearing a white crown of candles. The Saint Lucia parade will depart from the Senate Square at 6pm and will follow Alexander Street, Mannerheim Street, Nadi Street in Espra Norte and the Market Square. The best way to participate in the Saint Lucia Day celebrations is to follow the parade, accompanied by adorable elves.
010-10:10 Time: December 15, 12:00-18:00
Location: Seurasaari Open Air Museum
Seurasaari Christmas Road is One of the most popular winter activities in Helsinki, perfect for families with children. Along the "Christmas Road", children will have the opportunity to experience various Christmas activities, such as Christmas singing and dancing, looking for elves, saying hello to Santa Claus, decorating the Christmas tree, lighting Christmas blessing candles, etc. The Christmas Road creates a fairy tale world full of Christmas atmosphere for children, where they can also learn about Christmas celebration customs in the 18th century. The guardian of Christmas Road is Jenny Haukeo, the president’s wife.
Helsinki
Time: December 6 to December 22, Tuesday to Friday: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 10:00-20:00, Closed on Monday.
Location: Senate Square
Helsinki Christmas Market (Helsinki Christmas Markkinat), also known as Tuomaan Markkinat, is the most beautiful outdoor Christmas market in Helsinki. Helsinki Fair sells a variety of traditional handicrafts and novel designs, and also offers a wide range of delicious organic food, including many traditional Christmas foods such as Christmas porridge, Russian pancakes and mulled wine. The carousel in the center of the market is the symbol of the Helsinki Christmas Market. In this intricate rotation of light and shadow, the magic of Christmas envelopes the entire Senate Square.
St. Lucia Day Parade
Time: December 14th to December 22nd, weekdays: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 11:00-18: 00.
Location: Old Student Dormitory No. 3, Mannerheimintie
The Wanha Christmas Market focuses on traditional handicrafts, and its venue is also chosen in the old student building, which is a historical building with a classical atmosphere. Over two floors you can freely choose from handicrafts created by some of Finland's best designers and craftsmen. From December 14th to December 15th, you can also build your own gingerbread house for free at the Old Coffee (Vanhakahvila) at the Old Christmas Market. The old cafe has prepared all the necessary materials for you. The event starts from 11:00-17:00, and the number of places is limited. First come, first served.
: December 15th 010-10: Helsinki Music Center (Musiikkitalo)
December 20th to December 21st: Helsinki Savoy-Tetri
The world's top a cappella group, the Royal Voices, will perform many performances during the Christmas season, including traditional Christmas songs and newly created Christmas works.
Sea Island Christmas Road
Helsinki Christmas Market
Time: December 13 to December 14: 10:00-18:00 and December 15: 10:00-16:00.
Location: Art Studio, LntinenAleksanterinkatu1
The Art Factory in Polva will host a design-themed Christmas market. You can find many new and unique designs in the market, such as wallets made of fish skin. There will also be choral and other musical performances at the fair, and staff will be fully dressed in Christmas mode. Admission to the event is free, and during the fair you can also take a free shuttle bus from central Polva to the art studio.
Old Christmas Market
Time: December 14th to December 15th, 10:00-15:00
Location: Walikatu 13
VanhanKappalaisentalo is located in the old town of Polva. In winter, the old town of Polva is covered with snow, giving it a Christmas fairy tale atmosphere. Today the old parsonage functions as a gallery. During the Christmas event, a mulled wine hut is set up in the courtyard. In addition to hot drinks and baked goods, you can admire a display of traditional Christmas ornaments made of straw in the courtyard.
"Royal Voice Group" Christmas Concert
Porvoo (Porvoo)
Lahti Christmas Village
Time : December 14 to December 22, 9:00 to 19:00 (except December 20, 9:00 to 21:00, December 22, 9:00 to 18:00)
Location: Lahti Market Square
Lahti is located in the market square in the city center. Wander among the red and green cottages and enjoy traditional Christmas foods and souvenirs. Around the Christmas tree, there is also a children's activity center for children under ten years old.
Lahti Symphony Orchestra Snowman Movie Concert
Time: December 18, 17:30, 19:30; December 19, 17:30
Location: Sibelius Concert Hall, Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti
Sibelius Concert Hall
The 1982 animated film "The Snowman" has accompanied generations of people A wonderful and pure Christmas. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra will present you with a film created by composer Howard Black during the Christmas period and experience "Walking in the Air" in music.
Art Workshop Christmas Market
Artisan Christmas Market
Time: December 14th to December 15th, 11:00-18:00.
Location: Finnish Crafts Museum (suomenksitynMuseo)
You can buy jewelry, interior decorations, daily necessities, clothing and other items at Huxley's Artisan Christmas Market. Through face-to-face communication with the producers, you can feel the warmth from the heart contained in the handicrafts.
Jyv?skyl? Christmas Street
Time: December 18 to December 23, 10:00-18:00.
Location: Yu Weiqulai Pedestrian Street
If you want to fully experience the taste of Christmas from the visual, auditory and taste aspects, you can go to Huxley Christmas Street before Christmas experience. In addition to a variety of shops, you can also see performances by Christmas elves on site.
Old Vicarage Christmas Courtyard
Thomas Christmas Market
Time: December 14, 11:00-18:00
Location: Olawi Castle
Tuomaanmarkkinat is located in Savonlinna’s medieval castle Olawi Castle (Olawi Castle), which is also Savonlinna’s traditional Christmas celebration. On the day of the event, the castle will be lit up in celebration and the castle grounds will be filled with wonderful songs and music. Santa Claus will also be there to send you Christmas wishes.
Other cities
Fortress Christmas Market
Time: December 14th to December 15th
Location: La Planta Fort Catalina Fair
The Fortress of La Planta is one of the most important attractions in La Planta. The oldest building in this group of defensive fortresses dates back to the late 18th century. Linnoituksen Joulumarkkinat is a well-known Christmas event in South Karelia, and this year it is the 30th time. For many lappeenranta people, attending the fort Christmas market marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations.
Lahti
Tampere Christmas Market
Time: November 30 to December 22, 11:00-19: 00.
Location: Keskustori.
During Christmas, Keskustori turns into a Christmas village. In addition to Finnish local specialties, many German market elements are also added to the market. Here, old and new interact and jointly protect the traditional Christmas culture. You can also try delicious Christmas food at the Christmas market.
Christmas in the Stables
Time: November 23rd to December 23rd
Location: Kuninkaankatu4
Taripi Ha is a place full of nostalgia. Animal Farm is a highlight of the Stables Christmas event. In addition to interacting with the docile sheep, you can also ride horses and carriages. The stable's unique architecture adds a sense of history to Christmas events held here. At the Christmas event at the Stables you can try many delicious snacks. The event also has a cute carousel for the kids.
Old Market Square Christmas Market
Time: 11:00-17:00 on weekends from November 23rd to December 15th.
Location: Vanha Surtori
At the Christmas Market (Suurtorinjoulumarkkinat) in Turku’s Old Market Square, visitors have the opportunity to encounter a variety of interesting shops. In addition to the usual items found at a regular Christmas market, Turku's Christmas market also sells goods and foods unique to the archipelago, as well as designs that emphasize a sense of history.
Every weekend, the fair prepares acrobatics, singing performances, Christmas concerts and other activities. On December 15th at 4pm, you can enjoy the singing of Saint Lucia at the market.
Christmas Peace Declaration
Time: December 24, 12:00.
Location: Old Market Square
A traditional Finnish Christmas activity is to listen to the Christmas Peace Declaration read out in Turku at noon on Christmas Eve. The tradition of Christmas proclamations is over 700 years old. The declaration will be read out in Finnish and Swedish. The "Christmas Proclamation" heralds the official start of Christmas celebrations and wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. You can also listen to and watch live broadcasts of Finnish radio and television.
Please collect this information. Hope this helps you on your trip to Finland. Wish you a Merry Christmas!