Hakaniemi market hall, Market hall in Hakaniemi district, Helsinki, Finland
Hakaniemi market hall is a two-story brick building containing around 70 shops spread throughout its spaces, selling fresh produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, and handmade goods. The layout includes ground and upper floors organized by type of merchandise.
The market hall opened in 1914, designed by architects Einar Flinckenberg and Karl Hård af Segerstad in a working-class neighborhood. Its construction reflects the architectural style of that era.
The market hall serves as a daily meeting place where residents gather to shop for local goods and share meals together. This social function has remained central to neighborhood life for generations.
The market hall is located at Hämeentie 1a and easily accessible by multiple transportation options including trams, buses, and the subway at Hakaniemi station. Visiting early in the morning gives you the best selection of fresh goods.
The upper floor houses around 30 non-food specialty shops, including Finnish design brand Marimekko. Six cafeterias within the building serve traditional Finnish lunches that visitors enjoy at shared tables.
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