Rovaniemi
Arctic Market
When: 10:00-18:00, December 13-December 15.
Where: Arktikum (Arctic Museum)
ArcticMarketDays, held at the Arctic Museum in Rovaniemi, places great emphasis on promoting high-quality local materials and highlighting Lapland's distinctive culture. The event is organized by the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland. At the fair you can find unique handicrafts, art and food, and most importantly, you can experience the unique Christmas atmosphere of this far northern place.
010-10:10Time: 13:00-16:00, December 14
Venue: Montevalla Racing Center
The North Pole Race is an international event.Before the start of the races on December 14, the Racing Center will be hosting a free event for families. Activities include reindeer sleigh rides, horseback riding, decorating Christmas cards and more. At 3:30 p.m., the old man in the red suit and white beard will appear.
010-10:10 Time: 19:00 on December 23
Location: Santa's Village
Santa Claus will set off from Rovaniemi to distribute gifts to children around the world! Before departing, the elves will hold a warm farewell ceremony for him, wishing him a safe journey. I wonder what Santa would like to say before he departs? If you can't be there, you can choose to watch the webcast.
North Pole Racing Family Day
Santa's Departure Ceremony
Open during the Christmas season: December 21st and December 23rd through 26th.
Pusan icebreaker, photo: Visit Finland
Icebreaking is also available during Christmas! Come and experience the fun of a sampan ride. Weather permitting, you can also walk on the ice or wear special gear and enjoy floating on the water with the sea ice. You can choose to depart from the pier or take a snowmobile to the icebreaker at sea.
Kemi
Address: 15 Lumelinenkatu
Every winter in Kemi, the Ice Castle Resort is built out of snow and ice. There are pure white dreamy landscapes, beautiful snow sculptures and a constant temperature of minus 5 degrees. During the Christmas season, you can join an interpretive group led by an elf to learn more about the mysteries behind building with snow and ice. Enjoy a Christmas lunch or dinner buffet at the Lumihiutale Ocean View Restaurant or learn how to make gingerbread cookies, a traditional Christmas food, at the milicKitchen.
Icebreaker Sampo
Kemi Ice Castle
When: 17:00, December 13
Where: Senate Square
Every year on December 13, Helsinki celebrates St. Lucia Day. After being crowned at Helsinki Cathedral, the new St. Lucia will slowly walk out wearing a white candle crown. The procession of St. Lucia will start at 6 p.m. from Senate Square and the route will follow Alexander Street, Mannerheim Street, Natty Street in North Espla and Market Square. The best way to participate in the St. Lucia Day celebrations is to follow the parade, accompanied by cute little elves.
010-10:10 Time: December 15, 12:00-18:00
Venue: Companion Island Open-Air Museum
The Seurasaari Christmas Trail is one of Helsinki's most popular wintertime events, and it's perfect for families with children. Along the Christmas Road, children will have the opportunity to experience a variety of Christmas activities, such as Christmas caroling and dancing, searching for elves, greeting Santa Claus, decorating the Christmas tree, and lighting the Christmas blessing candles. The Christmas Road creates a fairytale world full of Christmas spirit for children, where they can also learn about the customs of Christmas celebrations in the 18th century. The guardian of the Christmas Road is the president's wife, Yanni Haukio.
Helsinki
When: from December 6 to December 22, Tuesday to Friday: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 10:00-20:00, closed Mondays.
Venue: Senate Square
HelsinkiChristmasMarkkinat, also known as TuomaanMarkkinat, is the most beautiful outdoor Christmas market in Helsinki. Selling a wide range of traditional handicrafts and original designs, Helsinki Fair also offers a rich selection 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 spin of light and shadow round and round, the magic of Christmas envelops the entire Senate Square.
St. Lucia's Day Parade
When: weekdays: 11:00-20:00, weekends: 11:00-18:00, Dec. 14 to Dec. 22.
Where: the Old Student House, Mannerheimintie 3
The Wanha Christmas Market, which focuses on traditional handicrafts, has also chosen as its venue the Old Student House, a historic building with a classical atmosphere. You're free to choose from crafts created by some of Finland's best designers and artisans in the two-storey space, and from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15 you can also build your own gingerbread house for free at the Old Café (Vanhakahvila) at the Old Christmas Market. The Old Café has prepared the necessary materials for you. The event starts from 11:00-17:00 and places are limited. First come, first served.
:December 15 010-10:00 Musiikkitalo Helsinki
December 20-December 21: Savoy Tetri Helsinki
The group of the world's leading a cappella group, the Voice of the Emperor, will present many performances during the Christmas season, including traditional Christmas songs and newly composed Christmas pieces.
The Companion Island Christmas Trail
Helsinki Christmas Market
When: from December 13 to December 14: 10:00-18:00 and December 15: 10:00-16:00.
Where: art studio, LntinenAleksanterinkatu1
The Art Factory in Polva is organizing a Christmas market with a design theme. You can find many new and unique designs at the market, such as purses made of fish skin. The fair will also feature choral and other musical performances, and the staff will be dressed in full Christmas mode. Admission to the event is free, and during the fair you can also take a free shuttle from downtown Bolvar to the art studios.
Old Christmas Fair
When: 10:00-15:00 from December 14 to December 15
Where: 13 Valikatu
VanhanKappalaisentalo is located in the old town of Polva. The old town of Polva is snow-covered in winter and has a fairytale atmosphere of Christmas. Today the old priest's building functions as a gallery. During Christmas events a mulled wine hut is set up in the courtyard. In addition to hot drinks and baked goods, you can enjoy an exhibition of traditional Christmas ornaments made of straw in the courtyard.
"Royal Voices Ensemble" Christmas Concert
Porvoo
Lahti Christmas Village
When: 9:00 to 19:00 from Dec. 14 to Dec. 22 (9:00 to 21:00 on Dec. 20, Dec. 22 from 9:00 to 18:00)
Where: Lahti Market Square
Lahti is located in the center of the city in the Market Square. Stroll among the red and green huts where you can enjoy traditional Christmas food and souvenirs. Around the Christmas tree, there is also a children's activity center for children under ten.
Lahti Symphony Orchestra Snowman Movie Concert
When: 17:30 and 19:30, Dec. 18; 17:30, Dec. 19
Venue: Sibelius Concert Hall, Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti
Sibelius Concert Hall
The 1982 animated movie "The Snowman" has accompanied generations of people through a wonderful and pure Christmas. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra will present the movie by composer Howard Black during the Christmas season, with a musical "walk on air".
Artisan's Christmas Market
Artisan's Christmas Market
When: December 14 to December 15, 11:00-18:00.
Where: suomenksitynMuseo
Jewellery, interior decorations, household goods, clothing and much more are available for purchase at the Artisan's Christmas Market in Huxley. decorations, everyday items, clothing and other items. By meeting the makers face-to-face, you can feel the heartfelt warmth embedded in the crafts.
Yuweis Qurai Christmas Street
When: 10:00-18:00 from December 18 to December 23.
Where: Yuweis Qurai Pedestrian Street
If you want to fully experience the flavor of Christmas from the sights, sounds, and tastes, take your time to experience it at the Huxley Christmas Street in the run-up to Christmas. In addition to an abundance of stores, there will be live performances by Christmas elves.
Old Parsonage Christmas Courtyard
Tuomaanmarkkinat
Time: December 14, 11:00-18:00
Location: Olawi Castle
Tuomaanmarkkinat is located in the medieval castle OlawiCastle in Saarbrinne, which is the site of Saarbrinne's traditional Christmas celebration. Linna's traditional Christmas celebration. On the day of the event, the castle will be lit up in celebration and the castle courtyard will be filled with beautiful songs and music. Santa Claus will also be there to give you Christmas greetings.
Other Cities
Fortress Christmas Fair
When:Dec. 14 to Dec. 15
Where:Fort La Planta Catalina Fair
Fortress La Planta is one of La Planta's most important attractions. The oldest building in this group of fortified forts dates back to the late 18th century.LinnoituksenJoulumarkkinat is a well known Christmas event in South Karelia, this year for the 30th time. For many people in lappeenranta, attending the Fort Christmas Fair marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations.
Lahti
Tampere Christmas Market
When: November 30 to December 22, 11:00-19:00.
Where: Keskustori.
During the Christmas season, Keskustori is transformed into a Christmas village. In addition to Finnish souvenirs, the market has many elements of a German bazaar. Here, the old and the new interact and **** together to guard the traditional Christmas culture. You can also taste delicious Christmas food at the Christmas market.
Christmas in the Stables
When: Nov. 23 to Dec. 23
Where: Kuninkaankatu4
Talipiha is a place full of nostalgia. The Animal Farm is a highlight of the Stables Christmas program. Apart from interacting with the docile sheep, you can also go on horse and carriage rides. The unique architecture of the stables adds a sense of history to the Christmas events held here. At the Christmas at the Stables event, you can sample many delicious snacks. The event also features a lovely carousel for children.
Old Market Square Christmas Market
When: weekends, November 23-December 15, 11:00-17:00.
Where: wanhasuratori
At Turku's Old Market Square Christmas Market (Suurtorinjoulumarkkinat) visitors have the opportunity to come across a wide range of interesting stores! . In addition to the usual items found at a typical Christmas fair, Turku's Christmas fair sells goods and foods that are characteristic of the archipelago, as well as designs that emphasize a sense of history. Every weekend, the fair prepares acrobatics, singing performances, Christmas concerts, etc. On December 15 at 4 p.m., you can enjoy the singing of St. Lucia at the fairgrounds.
Christmas Peace Manifesto
When: Dec. 24, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Old Market Square
The traditional Finnish Christmas Day event is to listen to the Christmas Peace Manifesto, which is read out in Turku at noon on Christmas Eve. The tradition of Christmas proclamations is more than 700 years old. The proclamation will be read in Finnish and Swedish respectively. The Christmas Manifesto heralds the official start of the Christmas celebrations and it wishes everyone a merry and peaceful Christmas. You can also listen and watch the broadcast live on Finnish radio and television.
Please gather this information. I hope it will help you on your trip to Finland. Merry Christmas to you!