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 wearing white beard will appear
Santa Claus Departure Ceremony
Time: 19:00 on December 23
Location: Santa Claus Village
p>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 gingerbread, the traditional Christmas food, 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 the Helsinki Cathedral, the new Saint Lucia will slowly step out with a candle crown on her head and a white dress. 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
< p> 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, weekend: 10:00-20:00, closed on Monday.
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 all kinds of traditional Handicrafts and novel designs also provide rich and delicious organic food, including many traditional foods during the Christmas period, such as Christmas porridge, Russian pancakes and mulled wine. The carousel in the center of the market is the Helsinki Christmas Market. The city's symbol, in this intricate rotation of light and shadow, the magic of Christmas covers the entire Senate Square.
Old Christmas Market
Time: December. From the 14th to December 22, weekdays: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 11:00-18:00
Location: Old Student House, Mannerheimintie3
The Vanha Christmas Market focuses on traditional crafts and is held in the old student building, a historic building with a very classical feel. You can choose from some of Finland's best designers and craftsmen on two entire floors. Creative handicrafts. From December 14th to December 15th, you can also build your own gingerbread house for free at the Old Café (Vanhakahvila) in the Old Christmas Market. The Old Café has prepared everything for you. Materials, the event starts on the hour between 11:00 and 17:00, seats are limited, first come, first served
"Voice of the Emperor" Christmas Concert
12. December 15th: Helsinki Music Center (Musiikkitalo
December 20th to December 21st: Helsinki Savoy-teatteri
The world's top a cappella group" "Club for Five" will perform a number of performances during the Christmas period, including traditional Christmas songs and 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, such as fish skin Made purses. There will also be choral and other musical performances at the fair, and the staff will be fully dressed in Christmas mode. Admission to the event is free, and you can also take a free shuttle bus from Porvoo during the fair. Center goes 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. The old parsonage now functions as a gallery, and during Christmas events 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 hangings made of straw in the courtyard.
Other cities Lahti
Lahti Christmas Village
Time: December 14 to December 22, 9:00-19: 00 (except December 20: 9:00-21:00, December 22: 9:00-18:00
Location: Lahti Market Square
Lahti Christmas Village (Joulukyl_) is located in the market square in the city center. Strolling among the red and green wooden houses, you can choose traditional Christmas delicacies and souvenirs. Around the Christmas tree, there are also Children's Activity Center.
Lahti Symphony Orchestra Snowman Movie Concert
Time: December 18, 17:30, 19:30; December 19, 17:30
p>Location: Sibelius Concert Hall, Lahti, Ankkurikatu7
Sibelius Concert Hall
The 1982 animated film "The Snowman" has accompanied generations People spend a beautiful and innocent Christmas. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra will take you to enjoy composer Howard Blake's creation for this film during the Christmas period and experience "Walking in the Air" in music.
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Craftsmen Christmas Market
Time: December 14th to December 15th 11:00-18:00
Location: Finnish Crafts Museum (Suomenk_sity_nmuseo
You can buy jewelry, interior decorations, daily necessities, clothing and other items at the Jyv?skyl? Craftsmen Christmas Market.
Through face-to-face communication with the makers, you can better 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: Jyv?skyl? 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 slowly experience it on Jyv?skyl? Christmas Street. In addition to a variety of shops, you can also see performances by Christmas elves on site.
Savonlinna
Thomas Christmas Market
Time: December 14, 11:00-18:00
Location: Olavi Castle
The Thomas Christmas Market (Tuomaanmarkkinat) is located in the medieval castle Olavi Castle in Savonlinna. This is also a traditional Christmas celebration in the Savonlinna region. 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.
Lappeenranta
Fortress. Christmas Market
Time: December 14th to December 15th
Location: Lappeenranta Fortress Catarina Market (Katariinantori
Lappeenranta Fortress is one of the most important attractions in Lappeenranta. The oldest building in the defensive fortress complex dates back to the late 18th century. The Fortress Christmas Market (Linnoituksen Joulumarkkinat) is well-known in South Karelia. The Christmas event, held for the 30th time this year, marks the beginning of Christmas celebrations for many Lappeenrantans. Pere Christmas Market
Time: November 30 to December 22, 11:00-19:00
Location: Central Square (Keskustori)
During the Christmas season, the central square of Tampere (Keskustori) turns into a small Christmas village. In addition to local Finnish products, many German market elements are also added to the market. Here, the new and the old interact with each other, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Protecting the traditional Christmas culture, you can also taste delicious Christmas food at the Christmas market
Christmas activities in the stables
Time: November 23 to December. 23rd
Location: Kuninkaankatu4
The stable house (Tallipiha) is a place full of nostalgic atmosphere. Farm animals are a highlight of the Christmas activities in the stable house. In addition to interacting with sheep, you can also ride carriages and ride horses. The unique architectural style of the stables adds a sense of history to the Christmas events held here. You can taste many delicious snacks at the Christmas events in the stables. The event also has a cute carousel for children
Old Market Square Christmas Market
Time: 11:00 on weekends from November 23 to December 15. -17:00
Location: Old Market Square (Vanha Suurtori
At the Christmas Market (Suurtorinjoulumarkkinat) in Turku’s Old Market Square, visitors have the opportunity to encounter various strange things. 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, as well as designs that focus on reflecting a sense of history. The market prepares various activities such as acrobatics, singing performances, Christmas concerts and more every weekend. On December 15th at 4pm you can enjoy the singing of Santa Lucia at the market.
Christmas Peace Declaration
Time: December 24, 12:00
Location: Old Market Square
Finns celebrate Christmas The traditional activity of Christmas Eve is to listen to the Christmas Peace Declaration (Joulurauhajulistus) read out in Turku at noon on Christmas Eve. This tradition of the Christmas Peace Declaration has a history of more than 700 years. The declaration will be read out in Finnish and Swedish respectively. The Christmas Peace Declaration heralds As the Christmas celebration officially begins, it wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas. You can also listen to the live broadcast on Finnish Radio and Television.
Please collect this information, I hope it will be helpful for your trip to Finland, and I wish you all a Merry Christmas!