CNN Travel: Helsinki's Christmas Market again among world's best

CNN Travel: Helsinki’s Christmas Market again among world’s best

Posted by Admin November 5, 2024 Travel

The Finnish capital has hosted its Christmas Market (Tuomaan Markkinat) since 1994.

The market was originally held in Esplanadi Park but later moved to Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral. Image: Kim Öhman / Helsingin kaupunki

CNN Travel featured Helsinki’s Christmas Market in a list of the world’s best christmas markets.

The news outlet ranked the world’s top 22 holiday markets in places like Germany, Singapore, New York City as well as Helsinki.

The Finnish capital has hosted the Christmas Market (Tuomaan Markkinat) since 1994. It was originally held in Esplanadi Park but later moved to Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral.

Wide nighttime photo of Helsinki Christmas Market, with Helsinki Cathedral in the background. — File photo from 2021 of the capital’s Christmas Market, with Helsinki Cathedral in the background. Image: Kristiina Lehto / Yle

CNN noted that Helsinki’s holiday event features a carousel, handicrafts as well as traditional treats like Finland’s mulled wine favourite, glögi.

Children wearing winter clothing riding on a carousel. — File photo from 2021 of Helsinki Christmas Market’s carousel. Image: Mårten Lampén / Yle

Helsinki’s market also made a similar CNN list last year.

Helsinki’s Christmas Market will run from 29 November until 22 December.

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