Overview
Turku's central outdoor market square has been a part of daily life since 1827. Stalls sell fresh vegetables, berries, fish, flowers, and Finnish design souvenirs, while small booths serve freshly made karjalanpiirakka, sauna sausage, and berry juice. The 1896 indoor Market Hall (Kauppahalli) next to the square is also worth visiting for year-round fresh ingredients and Finnish delicacies. Free. 5-minute walk from Turku Central Station.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 06:30-18:00; Sat 06:30-15:00 (closed Sundays).
Travel Tips
Saturday mornings are the busiest. The indoor Market Hall has fresh Finnish ingredients year-round.
Hotels near Turku Market Square (Kauppatori)
Hotels and guesthouses in Turku, City Center, Turku
Other attractions in Turku
Turku Castle
Finland's oldest medieval castle, built in the 13th century.
Turku Cathedral
The mother church of Finnish Lutheranism, with roots going back to the 13th century.
Aura Riverside
The heart of Turku's cultural life, lined with floating restaurants and cafes.
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
A unique museum combining medieval Turku ruins with contemporary art.
Turku Archipelago
The world's largest archipelago of about 20,000 islands, explorable by ferry.
Ruissalo Island
A nature reserve island near Turku, famous for oak forests, the botanical garden, and the summer festival.
Sibelius Museum
Museum dedicated to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and music history.