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Cottage 3 Tredu

Welcome to taste the Christmas treats prepared by Tredu’s food industry students. We have offerings such as mulled wine, sausages, Christmas pastries, and other festive delights. There will also be a variety of other Christmas food items and products for sale—made in Tredu, of course! Feel free to ask the elves at the cabin for more information. We are open every day from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Cottage 8 Bubble Waffles

Young entrepreneur Evelina Sygiäinen has been serving delicious bubble waffles made from a family recipe for four years. You’ll find waffles to suit every taste, both sweet and savory.

Cottage 9 Pretzel

Austrian Pretzels at the Christmas Market Austrian pretzels are a beloved symbol of tradition and craftsmanship. Their golden color and distinctive twisted shape reflect centuries of baking heritage. Soft inside and gently crisp outside, they capture the warmth of Austrian bakeries. Each pretzel is made with care, bringing a touch of authenticity to the festive market. Simple, classic, and proudly Austrian — a timeless treat for all generations.

Cottages 14 and 32 Chemnitz

Cottage 14: Roasted almonds and chestnuts

Cottage 32: Curd doughnuts and waffles

Cottage 17 Makeidon

The candy factory Makeidon handcrafts domestic candies using the finest ingredients. Our selection includes traditional licorice, caramels, lollipops, and candy canes. From our wide and delicious range, there’s something for everyone.

Cottage 19 Kuivalihakundi

Kuivalihakundi produces pretenseless dried meat from domestic sources. We make our dried meats at our own factory in Jokela, Finland. Our selection includes beef, chicken, pork, and horse in a variety of flavors. Dried meat is perfect for snacking on long hikes or on your couch while enjoying a movie. Come visit us and taste our world-class jerky-style dried meat at the Tampere Christmas Market!

Cottage 20 Tampere Roastery

Tampere Roastery is a small one-woman business. Hannamari personally handles the entire production process: she imports the coffee beans, roasts the coffee, weighs and packages it by hand. I keep production batches small so that I can always offer the best to coffee lovers. This is how quality, great taste, and careful craftsmanship come together in her coffee.

Cottage 21 Berry farm Tyrnikka

Berry farm Tyrnikka is located in Sahalahti, Kangasala. Tyrnikka grows strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sea buckthorn, and cherry tomatoes. The farm also features a shop that primarily serves during the summer season. From Tyrnikka’s cottage at the Christmas Market, you can find a variety of flavored mulled wine, sparkling drinks, jellies, jams, granola, and juices for your festive table and Christmas gifts. All our products are made from the farm’s own berries.

Cottage 22 Pesosen Bee farms

Delicious and flavorful honeys, along with mood-setting beeswax candles and other bee products from Mouhijärvi, Sastamala.

Cottage 23 Rolliz

ROLLIZ (formerly Savupiippuherkut) is once again taking part in the Tampere Christmas Market – for the third time already! This year, you can look forward to even more delicious flavors and freshly baked Rullapulla (chimney cake), made right on the spot. We’re also introducing our new warm drink, “Winter Hug”, created especially for the Christmas Market — the perfect companion for a fresh Rullapulla. 

Cottage 29 Nakkifakiiri

A restaurant located in Tampere’s Central Square that sells steamed sausages and hot dogs. The opening hours of Nakkifakiiri differ from those of the Christmas Market.

Cottage 30 Sahlgrenska 11-22 Dec

A small family business from Uusikaupunki, by the sea. The festive treats for the Christmas table, such as herring and sprat marinades, are made with years of experience and expertise. Various sauces and mayonnaises add richness to the dining table, while health can be boosted with a sea buckthorn shot or berry powder supplement. Our product range includes the authentic sea buckthorn-ginger jelly, which is popular for both personal use and as a gift. Our Black Garlic mayonnaise is a delicacy that can only be found from us in Finland. Our products have won awards in various competitions. Most of our items are aimed at traditional Finnish dining, while also embracing modern innovations, with a special focus on the ecological aspects of the products, special diets, and beautiful, recyclable packaging.

Cottage 31 Porridge Bar

Welcome to the Porridge Bar at the Tampere Christmas Market! Here you’ll find traditional Christmas porridge with cinnamon and sugar, as well as other delicious toppings. Pair it with a cup of steaming mulled wine or hot chocolate with whipped cream. Come and enjoy the Christmas spirit — and a warm bowl of porridge!

Cottage 33 Kauppahallin Kotiruoka

Our grill is hot every day
• Super popular Beer Sausage (beef and cheddar cheese)
• Delicious Moose groat sausage with lingonberry jam
• Tapola Black Sausage with lingonberry jam
• Korpela Grill Sausage
• Smoked Boys’ Long wiener
• Hot Dog with Beer Sausage, marinated onions, and BBQ sauce
• Hot Dog with Moose groat sausage, marinated onions, and BBQ sauce
• Hot Dog with Smoked Boys’ Long wiener, marinated onions, and BBQ sauce
• Pulled Pork Hot Dog (shredded pork), marinated onions, and BBQ sauce
• Archipelago Bread
• Christmas fish sales start on December 13th. Christmas casseroles: Sweetened Potato Casserole, Rutabaga Casserole, Carrot Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Beetroot Casserole.

Cottage 34 Delicacies from Lapland

Lapland delicacies for gifts and to your own festive tables. We sell products from many small Lapland businesses. About our products: In the endless nights of the North, pure and aromatic raw materials grow for Lappish treats. Most of our products are made entirely without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Thanks to years of close collaboration with local entrepreneurs, we can tell you where the products come from and whose hands have crafted them.

Reindeer – a northern delicacy Reindeer meat is characterized by its lean and fine texture. It is also a true package of vitamins and trace elements, as its diet and environment give the meat not only a delicious gamey flavor but also a boost of beneficial nutrients. Our reindeer meat products include cold-smoked meat, salami, sausages, various canned meats, jerky, and frozen meat for making Sautéed reindeer.

Sweet treats Delight in beautifully packaged handmade confections made from natural berries and herbs, including jams, syrups, jellies, and preserves. Our selection also features versatile cloudberry sauce and sparkling drinks suitable for the whole family. Gift packaging We also offer affordable gift bags for our products.

Cottage 35 Joensuun Piirakkapiste

We sell freshly baked traditional products from North Karelia on-site: Karelian pastries with rice, potato, or barley filling, sultsinas, vatruskas, potato flatbreads, as well as Riikonen’s home bakery’s kukkos (filled rye pies) and bagels.

Cottage 36 Ruoveden Herkku

Ruoveden Herkku is a small business based in Pirkanmaa. Our products are handcrafted in Jäminkipohja, Ruovesi. We make our own mustards, garlic marinades, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and cucumber relish. We pack the spices ourselves, and our selection includes nearly 200 varieties of spices. We also offer olives and chocolate-covered almonds.

Cottage 37 Piian Herkut

Piian Herkut creates artisan delicacies by hand and with love in Ruotsinpyhtää. Our passion lies in exploring new flavor combinations and pure, authentic tastes. Our mulled wine and drinks are concentrates, so one bottle can provide wonderful flavors for even a large group. They can also be diluted with mineral water for a convenient sparkling beverage. Our selection also includes rich mustards, refreshing syrups, delicious jams, and a small range of chili products.

Cottage 48 Hansa Gold

APPLE-GINGER mulled wine: 3 pieces of cinnamon, a pinch of cloves, a pinch of cardamom, a piece of ginger, and the mulled wine is ready. This spiced beverage is a delightful addition to your festive table and is 100% natural. We also offer chocolate-covered apples made from homegrown apples and rooster lollipops in our cottage.

Cottage 1 Viipe

In Viipe’s cottage, you can find high-quality knitted socks available for everyone from babies to grandparents. You can easily find my cottage, as it is located at the corner of Kauppakatu, close to the entrance of the Christmas Market.

Cottage 2 Namaste Dreams

Namaste Dreams – we’ve got everything you need for Christmas! In our cottage, you’ll find lovely decorations and home décor items — perfect for your home or as gifts. Our products are handmade from sheep’s wool, and their proceeds support international women’s employment.

Cottage 6 Pajukannan Farm

Pajukannan Farm is a sheep farm located in Tottijärvi, Nokia. We raise Finnish sheep and Kainuu gray sheep, both of which are native Finnish breeds. The flock also includes a few Gotland sheep. At the Pajukanta Farm’s cottage at the Christmas Market, you’ll find handmade cushions, beautiful, unique sheep skins, and warm accessories made from them.

Cottage 7 Amusantti

Soft and cozy gifts: pillowcases, duvet covers, kitchen towels, and dishcloths inspired by the paintings of Daga Ulv — along with Finnish children’s books and postcards. Our theme celebrates the beauty of Finnish nature, and all our products proudly carry the Key Flag Symbol, a mark of Finnish quality and craftsmanship.

Cottages 10-13 Käsityökortteli

In the container shops of the Käsityökortteli, you’ll find a wide range of Finnish craftsmanship from various creators! The selection includes accessories, jewelry, home decor, and gift items suitable for presents. All products are designed and made in Finnish handicraft companies. The container shops in the Käsityökortteli sell products from members of the Finnish Handicraft Entrepreneurs SKYT ry. Behind the counter, you’ll find the makers themselves, so feel free to ask if you have any questions about product manufacturing, materials, care, or custom orders! You can also find us at the Käsityökortteli store in Kehräsaari, Tampere.

 cottage 10:MuWi, Lempiriepu, VIRTA, Tikkerperi, Magpie, Helsingin Olkain Oy, Roposen Lasi-imperiumi

cottage 11:Ullakko-tuotteet, Sinikka design, TaavaNainen, Jatkuu design, Pooki design, Kaunist, miraanniinadesign

cottage 12: KOIdesign, Helvie, Hieno Hilma, Kirsin työpaja, Nahkanikkari, Helmiida

cottage 13: Well-done korut, Kirjosilta, ArtKulmala, Mariel design, Villa Saalix, Ilon Pilke, Eili so last season

Cottage 15 Mähöne

Mähöne is a Finnish underwear company founded by three childhood friends from Helsinki. It all started from a hazy idea that, after years of mistakes and attempts, has evolved into the expertise and passion to create underwear suitable for all of life’s situations. Our philosophy in underwear production is primarily based on quality. Our goal is to make the world’s best underwear, and we have been working towards this goal since 2010.

Cottage 16 Tappara Shop

Tappara Shop at the Tampere Christmas Market.
Tappara fan merchandise is at the Tampere Christmas Market for the very first time! Discover great gift ideas and festive new products — along with familiar favorites like beanies, plush toys, and Santa hats. To celebrate the holiday season, our cottage also offers limited-edition special items and collector’s rarities. Come enjoy the Christmas Market atmosphere and take home a touch of blue-and-orange holiday spirit!

Cottage 24 Kukonkuusi

Kukonkuusi offers high-quality hand-printed pillowcases featuring images of nature and human-created cultural environments. They are made in Tampere and have been awarded the Avainlippu (Key Flag) mark.

Cottage 25 Käsinetori

Käsinetori is traditionally part of the lovely and atmospheric Tampere Christmas Market, in cottage 25! At Käsinetori, we handcraft warm gloves for the whole family in Finland, perfect for memorable outdoor moments. We offer gloves for all seasons—especially for cold winter weather! Continuing the tradition of Finnish craftsmanship is important to entrepreneur Niina Leppänen, ensuring that families will always have access to warm, domestically made winter gloves designed for Finland’s weather conditions. Leather is an unparalleled material for mittens! It is durable, flexible, and molds to the user’s hand, while also being resistant to moisture. The soft and warm lining keeps hands cozy even during long outdoor periods.

Cottage 26 Hiekkakakku

Hiekkakakku creates colorful jewelry and unique sauna flowers — come pick out something special for yourself or as a gift!

Cottage 27 Ritva Forsvik Oy

In my one-woman limited company, I create home textiles, felted mittens, and hand-bound books. In my studio in downtown Tampere, I weave linen table runners, blankets, rag rugs, bath towels, and small rugs on my looms. In addition to the textiles I weave, I also sew sauna towels. I make the felted mittens from Finnish sheep wool, and the hand-bound books are the result of a long-standing hobby.

Cottage 30 Mielen ry 29 Nov to 10 Dec

This year, we’re bringing a range of exciting new products to the Christmas Market — including cuddly “hug buddies,” singing wash mitts, crocheted shoulder bags, and wooden earrings. Of course, our beloved annual favorites, such as beautiful Christmas wreaths and bag charms, are also back in the selection. You’ll find plenty of other delightful items at our cottage too — for everyday use or special occasions, for your home, or as thoughtful gifts. Our materials include textiles, wool, wood, and metal, and we strive to use as much recycled material as possible in our product design and daily work.

In our workshops, we create products for our own store and online shop, as well as take on custom and subcontracting projects for companies, organizations, and institutions. Our workshop activities support our clients’ individual goals in mental wellbeing and everyday life management, while also improving their readiness for employment and education, and promoting social inclusion.

By purchasing our products, you support mental health work and help create pathways to employment for those who have been long-term unemployed. Welcome to shop with purpose — and leave with a warm heart!

Cottage 38 Tuuni Turula

In this cottage, you’ll find traditional art prints, unique Christmas cards, prints, ceramic sculptures, and jewelry made from art print plates.

Cottag 39 Hunaja Hetki

Hunaja Hetki offers natural gift ideas at the Christmas Market that bring warmth and joy. Our selection includes flavored honeys, cosmetics made using natural methods, beeswax candles, and other bee-related products — all handcrafted from the honey of our own bees. Perfect as a gift or for a personal pampering moment, always in harmony with nature.

Cottage 40 Wästikivi

A natural sharpening stone is a tool that brings all blades back to life, whether it’s a knife, cheese slicer, or even scissors. Let the power of nature help you achieve a perfect edge. The stone is quarried by hand in Orivesi by stone craftsman Ilkka Tuomaala, who respects old traditions.

Cottage 41 TaPE Tuote

We are a third-generation handicraft company, founded in 1951. At the Tampere Christmas Market, you’ll find our familiar products — handmade mittens, socks, and gloves. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from everyone at TaPe Tuote!

Cottage 42 Murkula

At the Christmas Market, Murkula’s cottage offers both functional and decorative ceramics. The floral theme continues in this year’s ceramic collection and is also reflected in our hand-embroidered necklaces and earrings. In addition, the cottage features a variety of lovely items for yourself or as gifts.

Cottage 43 Poopua

We are a small company that started in Tampere and is now located at Kangasala, aiming to create safe, playful, and durable products for babies and children. Our selection includes pacifier clips, teething toys, chewable jewelry, and children’s jewelry in various designs and colors. All our products have the required safety markings, such as the CE mark for toys and pacifier clips that comply with the SFS EN-12586 standard. Welcome to explore Poopua’s safe children’s products and Ankee Design’s very unique jewelry!

Cottage 44 Bee farm Elma B

The heart of Mehiläisfarmi Elma B lies with our bees, and the honey and beeswax they provide. From these premium natural ingredients, we craft our eco-friendly Elma B products: a variety of honeys, nourishing honey soaps, and beeswax balms for dry skin, as well as our elegant, clean-burning beeswax candles. Every item is thoughtfully designed in-house and handcrafted in Finland using only natural materials.

Cottage 45 Hannele Hämäläinen

Handmade ceramic items — wind chimes, gnomes, snowmen, angels, candle snuffer figurines, as well as jewelry, magnets, and unique ceramic sculptures.

Cottage 46 Arjen Ilot

Our selection consists of wooden kitchen and tableware products, as well as handy knitting tools. We are a local handicraft business based in Tampere. We design and manufacture all our products ourselves. You’ll find ideas for making everyday life easier.

Cottage 47 Women’s Bank

At the Women’s Bank’s Christmas cottage, you will find the popular Sirkka gnomes, Kalevan Tulen lace candles, and Raija Asunta’s jellies and glühwein. and of course, festive coffee packages. We again offer a wonderful selection of handcrafted products made by Anneli Paavilainen, as well as story socks knitted by volunteers. This year, we have also added new items such as Kaurilan Sauna’s handmade beeswax candles and dog shampoo, which makes a great Christmas gift for pets. The profits from the Women’s Bank products go directly to supporting women’s professions and entrepreneurship. Warmly welcome!

Cottage 49 Runopuu

At the Kreeta’s wood workshop, we produce items for sale, including paintings, signs, towel tags, key chains, and jewelry. All products are made entirely in-house using as much domestic wood as possible. You’ll find plenty of delightful items for yourself and as gifts. Welcome to explore our products!

Cottage 50 Lelusetä

Lelusetä is a specialty store for wooden toys, serving Tampere since 1987. We offer a wide range of wooden toys and games for all ages. Our specialty lies in our diverse selection of children’s wooden playthings and games. There’s something for everyone, from babies to grandparents — ideal for Christmas stockings or celebrating special occasions.

Cottage 51 MK-Turkis

Discover the warmest winter accessories in lamb, wool, and fur with us. Crafted in Finland with over 50 years of expertise, our pieces combine timeless style with functionality designed for northern climates.

Cottage 53 Kuusade

Behind Kuusade works Tampere-based artisan and artist Jenna Tuomala. Kuusade is my little piece of the galaxy, where you’ll find products inspired by both space and the earth. I create and sell various accessories, as well as home decor and paper products, all stemming from my own art and crafts. In my selection, you can find unique postcards, key chains, sun catchers, fabric bags, and striking hair sticks and earrings.

Cottage 54 Kransseja

Christmas begins with a handmade wreath. We offer a beautiful and diverse selection of handcrafted wreaths, made from natural materials — twigs, straw and branches. Many are adorned with charming, one-of-a-kind felted figures crafted from Finnish sheep’s wool, adding warmth and personality to their rustic, nature-inspired design.

Perfect for your home, cottage, or as a thoughtful gift — our wreaths bring a touch of natural beauty and tranquility all year round, whether indoors or on your front door. Our collection also features evergreen wreaths and balls, oat sheaves, and dried flax and grain bouquets. Visit us and discover your favorite!

Cottage 55 House of Simone

House of Simone leather products are designed and handcrafted in Kangasala, primarily using vegetable-tanned leather and Finnish reindeer leather. The collection includes unique, luxuriously lightweight leather jewelry, small home décor items, and a growing range of artisan tools, such as measuring wristbands, yarn holders, stitch markers, and leather buttons.

Cottage 56 (The Craftsmen’s Workshop) Glass studio Jan Torstensson

Lasistudio Jan Torstensson Oy is a family business specializing in the design of recycled glass. In our operations, we combine ecological thinking, creativity, and a long family tradition of glassblowing. Jan Torstensson’s ancestors have been glassblowers since at least the 17th century, and now his son, Antti Torstensson, also blows glass. We aim to preserve this long tradition of glassblowing.

We use recycled glass in a very versatile way in our production. Our techniques include traditional glassblowing, repurposing packaging glass, melting glass, and lamp work techniques. The materials we use consist of crushed recycled glass, window glass, and packaging glass, as well as the ‘waste’ material generated from these processes. We utilize almost all the glass we work with. From these materials, we create functional and decorative glass items, as well as jewelry.

Cottage 56 (The Craftsmen’s Workshop)  Ahjon Akka

Founded in 2008, Taitotakomo Ahjon Akka in Pori honors traditions by crafting both custom works and its own collection of functional and decorative items. At the Christmas Market, there is a great selection of various forged functional items for sale, including fireplace tools and sets, unique belts, pendants, rings, bottle candle holders, butter knives forged of stainless steel, and other dining utensils, as well as much more! Master blacksmith Iro will be doing forging demonstrations at the Christmas market, creating small items on-site.

Cottage 56 (The Craftsmen’s Workshop) Leevi Kaski

Blacksmith L. Kaski
Fire, iron, and tradition — handcrafted to last.
Welcome to the blacksmith’s forge, where iron is skillfully shaped and traditions live in every strike. I create high-quality handcrafted tools, decorative items, and functional objects built to endure — both in use and through time. Whether you’re looking for a practical item or a unique gift, in my workshop you’ll find iron with a soul.

I craft, among other things:

• Hand-forged tools — from axes to knives
• Jewelry
• Custom-made, tailor-fit items
• Decorative pieces and blacksmithing art for home décor

Cottage 57 Christmas Market Glogg Restaurant

In the cozy mulled wine restaurant at the Christmas Market, we offer hot beverages for every taste, including those with a license to serve alcohol. Enjoy Moro “glögi”, traditional mulled wine, glühwein, and other festive drinks to warm you up or quench your thirst. In our warm restaurant, you can also savor soups, rice porridge, pancakes, and sausages.Now you can also purchase the Christmas Market mug from our restaurant.  The Glogg restaurant is open November 22–23 from 11 am to 8 pm, closed November 24–25, open November 26–December 23 from 11 am to 8 pm, and on December 24 from 11 am to 3 pm.

Cottage 58 Pyyniki’s Doughnut Cafe

Step into a cardamom-scented Christmas at our doughnut tent at the Tampere Christmas Market! For 17 years, the legendary doughnuts from Pyynikki Doughnut Café have delighted the taste buds of both locals and visitors every holiday season. Many have wondered if our doughnuts are baked in a separate factory — the answer is a firm no. They are still lovingly handcrafted in our small, family-run cafés, using the same secret recipe as when they were first created. We cherish these traditions with all our hearts, and that’s where a little bit of Christmas magic comes from!

What’s Christmas without the aroma of cardamom, perhaps paired with a warm cup of cocoa or steaming mulled wine? Come and enjoy the festive spirit with us at Pyynikki Doughnut Café’s doughnut tent at the Tampere Christmas Market from November 22 to December 22, 11 am–7 pm (closed November 24–25).

The four “Tonttula” cottages at the Christmas market host rotating vendors, and you can purchase their products during the specified times.

Tonttula 1, Tonttula 2 ja Tonttula 3 Media Potentia

Cottage 5: November 29–30, December 4–6, 8–10 & 15–18, Cottage 18: December 11–13 & 19–22, Cottage 28: December 1–3 & 7

In our cottage, you will find: the Klaani novel, the Klaani DVD, the Explore Restaurants book, and the Quick & Tasty book.

The Klaani novel was published in 1963. Already then, a film agreement was made (with Aito Mäkinen). However, the story reached the big screen only in 1984, directed by Mika Kaurismäki. The film received two Jussi Awards – Best Supporting Actor (Juhani Niemelä) and Best Film Music (Anssi Tikanmäki). Both the novel and the film make excellent Christmas gifts for any lover of quality literature. The sixth edition of the book was published by Media Potentia Oy in celebration of its 60th anniversary.

With the Explore Restaurants book, the holder can dine “two for the price of one” at 15 restaurants in Tampere. The book mainly features à la carte–type restaurants. The offers are valid until the end of 2026.

Quick & Tasty is the little sibling of the Explore Restaurants book. Its offers focus more on street food, finger food, pubs, street kitchens, pizzerias, kebab and sandwich places, and wok restaurants. The offers are valid until the end of 2026. The book includes as many as 16 partner restaurants.

Having trouble finding a Christmas gift? — Not anymore, problem solved!

Tonttula 1 Postal Museum

Cottage 5, 1–3 December.
Get the traditional Tampere Christmas postmark for your holiday greetings from the Christmas elves at the Postal Museum! Stamping will take place on three days: Mon 1 Dec – Wed 3 Dec, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Tampere Christmas postmark is a special commemorative mark that you can have stamped even on a blank card. It is not a date-specific postal cancellation. The winner of the 2025 Tampere Christmas Postmark Competition will be revealed in November. The competition was organized for the ninth time in cooperation with Aamulehti’s Moro section.

Tonttula 1 Ari Markkola

Cottage 5, December 11–14
Timeless and functional, clay-based ceramics — created from practical needs and combined with timeless design. Each product is carefully designed and handcrafted in Finland. Welcome to explore and shop!

Tonttula 1 Chaliois

Cottage 5, December 20–22
Chaliois is bringing authentic Greek delicacies to the Christmas Market again this year! Our selection includes, among other things, extra virgin olive oil from our own olive grove, a wide range of high-quality additive-free spice blends, the famous seasoned sea salts from the Mesologi region in ceramic mills, handmade tomato sauces, marmalades, and authentic Greek mountain tea. We also offer beautiful ready-made gift packages!

Nable Oy / Chaliois is a Finnish-Greek family business from Juupajoki. “Taste is everything.”

Tonttula 2 Minnan puikot

Cottage 18, December 5–7
From Minna’s knitting needles come beautifully handcrafted wool garments that bring warmth and joy to everyday life. For children, you’ll find cozy wool overalls, jackets, trousers, socks, and hats — and for adults, soft socks, beanies, mittens, and much more.

Tonttula 3 Ideabutiikki

Cottage 28, November 29–30 & December 5–6
Our products draw inspiration from Finnish myths and nature. In the old days, many animals were associated with the most peculiar beliefs— for example, the swan was said to travel between the worlds of the living and the dead, and the bear was considered a god and the ancestor of humans.In our collection, you’ll find unique plywood jewelry, keychains, magnets, pins, wall and Christmas decorations, as well as art prints, stickers, Christmas cards, and self-published comics — all carrying a touch of ancient Nordic magic.

Tonttula 3 Koristellen

Cottage 28, December 11–12
Koristellen’s collection features a variety of star, angel, and heart-themed decorations made from different materials, such as wire and beads. You’ll also find decorations made using macramé techniques, like a macramé Christmas tree wall hanging. The products are perfect for your own home or as thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

Tonttula 3 Elämänpuu

December 19–22
Elämänpuu is a nature-inspired company based in Ikaalinen, Pirkanmaa. We create natural cosmetics — such as bar soaps and salves — as well as candles made from various materials, all handcrafted with care and love.

Tonttula 4 Helmiida-design

Cottage 52, December 5–7 & 12–14
Helmiida Design creates exquisite handmade glass jewelry from Italian Murano glass. Each piece is crafted in small batches in our glass studio using traditional lampworking techniques. Welcome!

Tonttula 4 DRAIV

Cottage 52, December 9–11
You are warmly welcome to the Proakatemia students’ cottage to explore our handcrafted gingerbread houses. Each one is unique and made entirely by hand—perfect for bringing festive cheer to your home or for giving as a thoughtful holiday gift. We look forward to seeing you!

Also at the Christmas Market: Kuunilan Woodworks

Located by the Christmas Market gate, at the Town Hall end: November 29–30, December 5–6, 12–14, and 19–21.
Kuunilan Woodworks is a one-man business from Urjala specializing in wood sculpture. Using a chainsaw, he creates life-sized owls as well as large deer and other wildlife. During the market days, I will be giving carving demonstrations at my stall on eight days throughout the event! Come and be amazed at my booth.