Finnish Christmas event time, location and recommended Christmas events in Finland

Finland has always been one of the most lively places at Christmas. This year’s Christmas is coming soon. Are you ready to go to Finland? Today, the editor will sort out what activities there are in Finland during Christmas! See if there is anything you like.

Rovaniemi Arctic Market

Time: December 13 to December 15, 10:00-18:00

Location: Arctic Museum (Arktikum

Arctic Market Days (Arctic Market Days) held at the Arctic Museum in Rovaniemi focuses on promoting products with high-quality local materials and highlights the unique culture of Lapland. The event is organized by the Arctic Center of the University of Lapland . At the market, you can find unique handicrafts, artworks and food, and most importantly, you can experience the unique Christmas atmosphere of this far north.

Arctic Racing Family Day. Event

Time: December 14, 13:00-16:00

Location: Mandivaara Horserace Center (M_ntyvaarahorseracecentre)

Arctic Horse Race is An international event. Before the horse racing starts on December 14, the horse racing center will host a free activity for families, including reindeer sleigh rides, horseback riding, Christmas card decoration, etc., at 3:30 p.m. The old man in clothes and white beard will appear

Santa Claus Departure Ceremony

Time: 19:00 on December 23

Location: Santa Claus Village

Santa Claus is about to set off from Rovaniemi to deliver gifts to children around the world! Before departure, the elves will hold a warm farewell ceremony for him and wish him a smooth journey. What does Santa Claus have to say? If you can't be there, you can choose to watch the live broadcast

Kemi Icebreaker

Opening hours during Christmas: December 21. December 23 to 26

Sampo icebreaker, Photo: Visit Finland

You can also break the ice during Christmas! Come and experience the fun of riding the Sampo icebreaker (Sampo When weather conditions permit, you can also walk on the ice or wear special equipment to enjoy floating on the water with the sea ice. You can choose to set off from the pier or take a snowmobile to the sea.

Kemi Ice Castle

Address: Lumilinnankatu15

Every winter there is a castle made of ice and snow (SnowCastleResort) in Kemi. . There are pure white fantasy scenery, beautiful snow sculptures and a constant temperature of minus 5 degrees. During Christmas, you can participate in a guided tour led by elves to learn more about the secrets behind building buildings with ice and snow. Enjoy a Christmas lunch or dinner buffet in the Lumihiutale Seaview Restaurant, or learn how to make traditional Christmas food gingerbread in Mielikki's Kitchen.

Helsinki St. Lucia Day Parade

Time: 17:00 on December 13

Location: Senate Square

Every December On September 13th, Helsinki celebrates Saint Lucia Day. After being crowned in Helsinki Cathedral, the new Saint Lucia will slowly step out wearing a white dress with a candle crown on her head. Saint Lucia's procession will set off from Senate Square at 6 p.m., and the route will be along Alexander Street, Manna Heim Street, Norte Espranati Street and Market Square. The best way to participate in the St. Lucia Day celebrations is to follow the parade, where beautiful Lucia is accompanied by adorable elves.

Christmas Road on Companion Island

Time: 12:00-18:00 on December 15th

Location: Open-air Museum on Companion Island

Seurasaari Christmas Path (Seurasaari Christmas Path) is one of the most popular activities in Helsinki in winter and is very suitable for families with children. Along the "Christmas Path", children will have the opportunity to experience various Christmas activities in person, such as Singing and dancing, looking for elves, saying hello to Santa Claus, decorating the Christmas tree, lighting Christmas prayer candles, etc., the Christmas Road creates a fairy tale world full of Christmas atmosphere for children, where children can also learn about Christmas in the 18th century. Celebration customs. The guardian of the Christmas Road is the president’s wife Jenni Haukio.

Helsinki Christmas Market

Time: December 6 to December 22 Sunday, Tuesday to Friday: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 10:00-20:00, closed on Mondays

Location: Senate Square

Helsinki Christmas Market. (Helsinki Christmas Market, also known as St. Thomas Christmas Market (Tuomaan Markkinat) is the most beautiful outdoor Christmas market in Helsinki. Helsinki Market sells a variety of traditional handicrafts and novel designs, and also provides rich and delicious organic food, including many Christmas products. Traditional foods during the period, such as Christmas porridge, Russian pancakes and mulled wine, are the symbol of the Helsinki Christmas market. Covering the entire Senate Square

Old Christmas Market

Time: December 14th to December 22nd, weekdays: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 11:00. 00-18：00

Location: OldStudentHouse, Mannerheimintie3

Old Christmas Market (VanhaChristmasMarket focuses on traditional handicrafts, and its venue is also chosen in a historical and classical atmosphere Inside the old student building, you can browse two floors of handicrafts created by some of Finland's best designers and craftsmen, and you can also shop at the Old Christmas Collection. You can build your own gingerbread house for free at the old coffee shop in the city (Vanhakahvila). The old coffee shop has prepared the necessary materials for you. The activity starts on the hour between 11 o'clock and 17 o'clock. The number of places is limited and it is first come first served. Yes.

"Voice of the Emperor" Christmas Concert

December 15: Helsinki Music Center (Musiikkitalo

December 20-12 January 21st: Helsinki's Savoy-teatteri

The world's top a cappella group "ClubforFive" (ClubforFive) will perform many performances during the Christmas period, with songs including traditional Christmas songs, including newly created Christmas works.

Porvoo Art Workshop Christmas Market

Time: December 13th to December 14th: 10:00-18:00, December 15th: 10:00-16:00

Location: Art Factory, L_ntinenAleksanterinkatu1

The Art Factory in Porvoo will hold a design-themed Christmas market. At the market You can find many novel and special designs on the market, such as wallets made of fish skin. There will also be choral and other musical performances at the market, and the staff will be fully dressed in Christmas mode. Admission to the event is free. During the fair period, you can take a free shuttle bus from the center of Porvoo to the Art Workshop.

Old Vicarage Christmas Courtyard

Time: December 14th to December 15th, 10:00-15:00

Location: V_likatu13

The Old Vicarage (VanhanKappalaisentalo) is located in the Old Town of Porvoo. In winter, the Old Town of Porvoo has a Christmas fairy tale atmosphere under the cover of white snow. Today, the Old Vicarage functions as a gallery, hosting Christmas activities During this period, a mulled wine hut will be set up in the courtyard. In addition to hot drinks and baked goods, you can also enjoy an exhibition of traditional Christmas decorations made of straw.

Other cities Lahti (Lahti)

Lahti Christmas Village

Time: December 14 to December 22, 9:00-19:00 (except December 20: 9:00-21:00, 12 March 22: 9:00-18:00

Location: Lahti Market Square

Lahti Christmas Village (Joulukyl_ is located in the market square in the city center. Take a stroll Among the red and green cabins, you can choose traditional Christmas delicacies and souvenirs. There is also a children's activity center for children under ten years old.

The Lahti Symphony Snowman. Film Concert

Time: December 18, 17:30, 19:30; December 19, 17:30

Venue: Sibelius Concert Hall, Lahti, Ankkurikatu7

Sibelius Concert Hall

The 1982 animated film "The Snowman" has accompanied generations of people to spend a beautiful and innocent Christmas. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra will perform at the venue. During the Christmas season, let you enjoy composer Howard Blake's creation for this film and experience "Walking in the Air" (Walking in the Air) in music.

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Craftsman Christmas Market

Time: December 14th to December 15th, 11:00-18:00

Location: Finnish Crafts Museum (Suomenk_sity_nmuseo

At the Jyv?skyl? Craftsmen’s Christmas Market, you can buy jewelry, interior decorations, daily necessities, clothing and other items. Through face-to-face communication with the makers, you can even feel the meaning in your hands. The warmth of heart comes from crafts

Christmas Street in Jyv?skyl?

Time: December 18 to December 23, 10:00-18:00

Location: Jyv?skyl? Pedestrian Street

If you want to fully experience the taste of Christmas in terms of sight, hearing and taste, before Christmas comes, you can take a leisurely stroll on Jyv?skyl? Christmas Street Experience. In addition to the rich shops, you can also see performances by the Christmas elves

Savonlinna

Thomas Christmas Market

Time: December 14, 11:00-18:00

Location: Olav Castle

Thomas Christmas Market (Tuomaanmarkkinat, the medieval castle Olav in Savonlinna It is also a traditional Christmas celebration in the Savonlinna region. On the day of the event, the castle will be lit up to celebrate, and the castle courtyard will be filled with wonderful singing and music. Santa Claus will also be there to send you Christmas wishes.

Lappeenranta

Fortress Christmas Market

Time: December 14th to December 15th

Where : Lappeenranta Fort Katariinantori

Lappeenranta Fort is one of the most important attractions in Lappeenranta. The history of this oldest building in the defensive fortress complex can be traced back to Dating back to the late 18th century, the Fortress Christmas Market (Linnoituksen Joulumarkkinat) is a well-known Christmas event in South Karelia. This year it is held for the 30th time.

For many Lappeenrantans, attending the Fortress Christmas Market marks the beginning of Christmas celebrations.

Tampere

Tampere Christmas Market

Time: November 30 to December 22, 11:00-19:00

Location: Central Square (Keskustori)

During the Christmas season, the Tampere Central Square (Keskustori) turns into a small Christmas village. In addition to local Finnish products, many German products are also added to the market. The market elements. Here, the new and the old interact with each other, while maintaining the traditional Christmas culture. You can also taste delicious Christmas food in the Christmas market.

Christmas Event

Time: November 23 to December 23

Location: Kuninkaankatu4

Tallipiha is a place full of nostalgic atmosphere . Farm animals are a highlight of the Christmas activities at the stables. In addition to interacting with the docile sheep, you can also ride carriages and ride horses. The unique architectural style of the stables adds a sense of history to the Christmas activities held here. . At the Mews Yard Christmas event, you can try many delicious snacks. There is also a cute carousel for the children.

Old Market Square Christmas Market

Time: 11:00-17:00 on weekends from November 23rd to December 15th

Location: Old Market Square (Vanha Suurtori

The Old Market Square in Turku At the Market Square Christmas Market (Suurtorinjoulumarkkinat), visitors have the opportunity to encounter a variety of interesting shops. In addition to the common products at the general Christmas market, Turku’s Christmas market also sells products and food with regional characteristics of the archipelago. And focus on the design that reflects the sense of history. The market prepares a variety of activities such as acrobatics, singing performances, Christmas concerts every weekend, and you can enjoy St. Lucia's history at the market at 4 p.m. Singing.

Christmas Peace Declaration

Time: December 24, 12:00

Location: Old Market Square

Finn The traditional activity of celebrating Christmas is to listen to the Christmas Peace Declaration (Joulurauhajulistus) read out in Turku at noon on Christmas Eve. The tradition of Christmas Peace Declaration has a history of more than 700 years. The declaration will be read out in Finnish and Swedish respectively. Christmas Peace Declaration The declaration heralds the official start of Christmas celebrations and wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas. You can also listen to the live broadcast on Finnish Radio and Television.

Please keep this information in mind. I hope it will be helpful to everyone on your trip to Finland, and I wish you all a Merry Christmas!