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Hakaniemi Market Square

South Harbor, Helsinki, Finland
Ranked #3 of 46 shopping in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping, Dining
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Greenville, South Carolina
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This area is very touristy, but you will also see locals on the walking track. There are many foods to try and many small booths, but the prices there are much higher than other places in the city. More

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See 11 more reviews by majmcd for Helsinki
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I live not far from Hakaniemi Market Square.It's a nice to have a cofee in summer day.I do bay offten flowers and fresh fish overe there. More

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See 5 more reviews by Olga C for Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This market is in "the working class section" of Helsinki, and it's by far the best Market in Helsinki. If you enjoy good and fresh food; this is the place to visit! More

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See 9 more reviews by HelsinkiPet for Helsinki
North Vancouver
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Helsinki can be an expensive place to eat! While on a trip in March 2012 (while the harbour was frozen) we found a wonderful "Soup" kitchen in the heart of the old Hakaniemi Market. Forego all the stalls selling sub sandwiches, there is a little place that specialized in soup. Huge bowls of wonderful homemade soup (we had the spicy... More

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See 5 more reviews by Lynne C for Helsinki
Helsinki
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

to enjoy the atmosphere of this lovely indoor market are a joy - would not miss it - rain or shine! More

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See 11 more reviews by Sari M for Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Not touristy at all. Remember to visit the market hall as well. On the upstairs there's even a good yarn shop. More

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See 26 more reviews by HelsinkiBunny for Helsinki
Athens, Greece
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

This old market square offers an oasis in summer times in the hot city. Order your coffee, enjoy the music which often is played by a group, and just bathe in the sun watching the world go by. Plenty of fruit /vegatable stalls, and flowers bring colour to the scene. Popular with locals. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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This is a lovely market square close to the center of Helsinki. It's not as big as the one on Kauppatori, and it doesn't have as big a variety as that one. However, it is joined with a market hall, where you can find lots of interesting things from fresh meats and bakery products to the nicest handicrafts. From the... More

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See 2 more reviews by whippo2 for Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Go to the Square but also to the indoor market next to it. Good selection, even a store for gluten free products. If you would like to have a cup of coffee with a cinnamon bun and cannot eat the regular one, buy it from the indoor store and bring it to the market place cafe. Enjoy and watch the... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

The Market Square (harbor area, Kauppatori ) is for tourists - this is more like a real thing. Especially if you know how to cook. More

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