Tightly packed Helsinki market
Helsinki Market (Finnish: Kauppatori, Swedish: Salutorget) is the capital of Finland, the most important market area of Helsinki. It borders the Gulf of Finland in the south. This lively market is open every day at Hietalahti market, on the harbor pier.
The market is strictly organized, and sellers have little chance to stand out. Each of them has a square kiosk with a bright orange canopy.
Lots of berries.
There is also little difference between their products and prices. Most market vendors sell typical Finnish products: various berries, chanterelles, Cornucopia (Trompette de la mort), fresh peas and berries abound. At the end of the day, however, their trash cans are pretty much empty.
Chanterelles are popular.
Raw peas are a popular snack.
Still a lot of berries at the end of August.
Market products and prices do not vary much.
But there are a few “specials”.
Small apples.
Horn of Plenty or Trompette de la mort, without price.
Berries can be found in abundance both in the Finnish countryside and at the market.
Several stalls offer mixed trays of soft fruit and a single pea pod.
Plum corner.
Well filled pieces of peas.