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Crafts and delicacies from the Christmas Market!

As in previous years, the Christmas Market cottages are filled with high-quality and responsibly produced merchandise from local small producers, such as handicrafts and traditional Christmas treats.

Among the sales cottages, you can find, among other things, domestic crafts, jewelry, wool socks and sweets. The cottages are also filled with pastries, desserts and spices as well as traditional delicacies.

  • Baked products by Tredu students

    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.

    Haapasalo's hatsapuri - cheese bread

    Cottage 9 Haapasalon Hatsapuri

    Haapasalon Hatsapuri offers a mouthwatering, delicious Georgian cheese bread. Come and taste authentic Georgian hatsapuri! We have both classic flavors and special varieties. Our selection includes the following hatsapuri: cheese / cheese-meat / vegetable / gluten-free. Come and grab the heartiest snack at the Christmas Market!

    Bubble waffle with marshmallows and cookies and chocolate sauce

    Cottage 10 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.

    Chemnitz's cottage at the Christmas market, offering almonds and gingerbreads

    Cottages 14 and 32 Chemnitz

    Cottage 14: Roasted almonds and chestnuts

    Cottage 32: Curd doughnuts and waffles

    Makeidon's blueberry, black currant, sea buckthorn, and cloudberry candies.

    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.

    Kuivalihakundi's dried meat in a bag and mug

    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!

    Tampere roaster's different flavored coffees

    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.

    Marjatila Tyrnika's cottage at Christmas Market

    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.

    Candles and jams and honeys from the Pesonen Bee Farm

    Cottage 22 Pesosen Bee farms

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

    Traditional Hungarian pastries from Chimney Treats

    Cottage 23 Savupiippuherkut

    The chimney cake is a traditional Hungarian pastry (Kürtőskalács) that is baked in a special oven shaped like a chimney. After baking, the pastries are rolled and decorated with various flavors, such as cinnamon, nuts, licorice, chocolate, or other treats.

    Nakkifakiiri's stall at the Tampere Central Square

    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.

    Santa Claus with Sahlgrenska canned goodies

    Cottage 30 Sahlgrenska 10-22 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.

     

    Vallila Lörtsy's pies and mulled wine

    Cottage 31 Vallilan Lörtsy

    Vallilan Lörtsy is coming to the Tampere Christmas Market for the first time to offer the traditional Finnish delicacy Lörtsy with delicious toppings. Thanks to extensive development, Vallila Lörtsy is a blend of down-to-earth Savonian tradition and streetwise urban style.

    Our diverse product range includes reindeer Lörtsy with sautéed game, vegetarian Lörtsy, bratwurst and red cabbage, smoked reindeer cheese soup with croutons, and game sausages. For the little ones, we offer meat Lörtsy topped with sausages, ketchup, and mustard.

    You can enjoy our traditional mulled wine or milk hot chocolate with whipped cream as a companion to your meal, or even on its own. In our concept, we strive to utilize as many gifts from Finnish nature as possible. Our flavor combinations are carefully considered and designed to create new taste experiences for people.

     

    Tapola's black sausage with lingonberries

    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.

     

    Delicacies from Lapland

    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.

     

    Karelian pies from Joensuu Piirakkapiste

    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.

     

    Ruoveden Herkku's mustards, mayonnaises and salad dressings

    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.

     

    Piian Herkut's berry and spicy drinks

    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.

     

    Hansa Gold's chocolate apples

    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.

     

  • Viipe's knitted baby socks

    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.

    Jalavan Kauppa - building with a shop and a cafe

    Cottage 2 Jalavan Kauppa

    Jalavan Kauppa is the oldest store in Finland, located in Taivalkoski in the heart of Koillismaa. We are at the Tampere Christmas Market for the eighth time. There is indeed a fateful connection between Tampere and Taivalkoski, created by the master writer Kalle Päätalo. At the Christmas Market, we sell high-quality flannel shirts, domestically made hats and neck warmers, clothing accessories, and traditional tikkunekku candies. You even might be able to order traditional ski poles for deep snow skiing through us. Welcome to shop at the Christmas Market!

    Ari Markkola's ceramic dishes

    Cottage 6 Ari Markkola

    Ceramics that are based on the practicality created by need, combined with timeless and sleek design, often without forgetting a little humorous touch. Many color options available. Welcome to shop!

    Cottage 7 Pajukannan tila

    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.

    Hiekkakakku's gingerbread earrings

    Cottage 8 Hiekkakakku

    Hiekkakakku produces colorful and cheerful jewelry as well as beautiful sauna flowers, all made by hand.

    Käsityökortteli logo

    Cottages 11-13 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.

    IIvo Niskanen wearing Mähönen's underwear in a Finnish landscape

    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.

    Alpa's beanie and scarf

    Cottage 16 Alpa

    Alpa is a domestic company founded in 2012. The main product of Alpa is high-quality, soft, and responsibly produced knitwear made from alpaca wool. The knitwear combines the world’s most amazing natural material, unwavering professional pride, and exceptional durability. In May 2024, we opened a new store in downtown Tampere. At the Christmas Market, you can find Alpa’s soft beanies, scarves, neck warmers, and products suitable for caring for the knitwear.

    Owl pillowcase on a pine branch

    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.

    Entrepreneur with colorful leather gloves

    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.

    by Minta's wooden Christmas themed earrings

    Cottage 26 by Minta

    In the enchanting village of Sahakylä, nestled in the heart of Porvoo, beautiful jewelry is created with the power of passion, chocolate, and strong coffee.

    Ritva Forsvik's woven cloths and knitted mittens

    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.

    Taponero.fi body creams

    Cottage 28 Taponerot.fi

    Bar soaps, shampoos, care creams, and oils, made from natural raw materials.

    Mielen Ry's various Christmas crafts

    Cottage 30 Mielen Ry 23 Nov to 9 Dec

    The products of Mielen Ry’s Workshop include decorative and functional items as well as gifts made from textiles, wool, wood, and metal. This year, our new products include turned darning mushrooms and hand-embroidered shoulder bags. We aim to utilize as much recycled material as possible in the design and production of our products, while also considering the requirements of the circular economy.

    Our workshop activities support our clients’ individual goals for mental well-being and daily management. Additionally, our work promotes clients’ readiness for the labor market and education, as well as social inclusion.

    Welcome to purchase gifts that bring joy from November 23 to December 9. By buying our products, you also support mental health rehabilitation and pathways for the long-term unemployed into working life.

    Animal themed Christmas cards designed by Tuuni Turula

    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.

    Hunaja Hetki logo

    Cottag 39 Hunaja Hetki

    Hunaja Hetki specializes in creating high-quality and natural products that bring a piece of nature and well-being into your everyday life. Our selection includes the following products:
    • Honey: Pure and organically produced honey that is full of flavor.
    • Flavored Honey: Various deliciously flavored honeys that add variety and new dimensions to enjoying honey.
    • Beeswax Candles: Handcrafted candles made from natural ingredients that bring warmth and ambiance to your home.
    • Cosmetics: Cosmetic products made by using natural methods that indulge your skin and hair without artificial ingredients.
    • Other Natural Products: A variety of natural offerings that support holistic well-being.

    The origin and production process of our products are particularly important to us. All our products are made from natural raw materials and with minimal processing to retain their best properties and to support sustainable development. We work closely with local producers and always strive to use as many domestic raw materials as possible

    Products made from natural stone

    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.

    TaPE Tuote's leather gloves

    Cottage 41 TaPE Tuote

    A handcrafted business operated by the third generation, established in 1951. From our cottage, you will find the leather mittens we produce, as well as Iitu’s knitted wool socks and mittens, outdoor knives, and kuksas (traditional wooden cups), along with other products made by our family.

    Murkula's heart-shaped ceramic earrings

    Cottage 42 Murkula

    From the Christmas market, in the Murkula cottage, you can find functional and decorative ceramics. This year, a lot of flower-themed ceramics have been produced. The same theme continues in the hand-embroidered necklaces. In addition, the cottage offers a variety of wonderful items for yourself and as gifts.

    Poopua's various wooden products for babies and children

    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!

    Bee farm Elma B's colorful beeswax candles

    Cottage 44 Bee farm Elma B

    We are Elina and Martti, and together with our bees, we make a great team called Elma B. The beating heart of our operation is the bees, along with the honey and beeswax we obtain from them. From these top-quality raw materials, we create eco-friendly Elma B products. Our range includes various honeys, honey soaps, and beeswax balms to soothe dry skin, as well as, of course, our beautiful, clean-burning beeswax candles. Everything is designed by us, handcrafted in Finland from natural ingredients.

    Knitting needles and needle covers

    Cottage 45 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.

    Ceramic snowmen in a row

    Cottage 46 Hannele Hämäläinen

    Handcrafted ceramic items – wind chimes, gnomes, snowmen, angels, candle snuffer figures, as well as jewelry, magnets, and unique ceramic sculptures.

    Women Bank's cottage on the atmospheric Christmas Market

    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!

    Wooden signs from the Runopuu

    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!

    Various wooden toys

    Cottage 50 Lelusetä

    We sell wooden toys and a variety of games for all ages. Our specialty is a diverse selection of wooden playthings for children and various games. You’ll find something for everyone, from babies to grandparents, perfect for both gifts and for special occasions. Additionally, we provide tools for special needs, such as therapy support, skill training, and leisure activities.

    We are a small family business from Tampere, valuing high quality and customer orientation. We specialize in wood as a material, which is why our selection contains very little plastic. Our aim is also to promote child development through our toys and support learning through play.

    We mainly collaborate with kindergartens and institutions, as well as therapists from various fields. This ensures the durability and applicability of our products for many purposes.

    Products and jewelry illustrated by Kuusate

    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.

    Luonko's logo

    Cottage 54 Luonkos

    Innovative top-quality natural cosmetics from Naantali! Luonkos is known for its quality. The unique skincare products make the perfect gifts—for the whole family! Crafted with love from the best raw materials of Finnish nature, our products are waterless and preservative-free multifunctional items. The packaging for our bar and powder products is eco-friendly and follows zero waste principles. Luonkos is a pioneer in forest microbiome products. A large portion of our products carries the Allergy Label. At the Luonkos Christmas cottage, you’ll find the best domestic gifts, and our skilled sellers are there to assist you.

    House of Simone maple leaf earrings made of leather

    Cottage 55 House of Simone

    House of Simone’s jewelry, functional items, and home decor products are made from genuine leather; hand-shaped vegetable-tanned leather or luxurious Finnish reindeer leather. They are unique, lightweight, and eye-catching. The design language of the jewelry is heavily inspired by the beauty of blooming gardens, featuring striking and timeless designs suitable for various occasions.

    Under the theme of ‘Craftsman’s Helpers,’ you’ll find leather measuring bracelets, yarn bowl holders, and scissor cases. Leather we use is ethically produced within the EU as a by-product of meat production, and our collections aim to utilize even the smallest scraps to minimize material waste. All House of Simone products are handcrafted in Kangasala, in the historical environment of Pikonlinna Hospital.

    Glass studio Jan Torstensson's colorful glass bunnies

    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.

    Ahjo Akka working with forge

    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.

    Blacksmith Leevi Kaski forging metal

    Cottage 56 (The Craftsmen’s Workshop) Leevi Kaski

    Unique handcrafted knives, blades, decorative and functional items, and other metalwork by blacksmith Leevi Kaski.

  • 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. The Glogg Restaurant is open from November 23-24 and November 27-December 23 from 11 am to 8 pm, and on December 24 from 11 am to 3 pm.

    Cottage 58 Pyyniki’s Doughnut Cafe

    Pyyniki’s Doughnut Cafe has been part of the Tampere Christmas Market since 2008! The world-famous donuts, baked by hand at Pyyniki’s Doughnut Cafe, are brought to the market daily, always fresh! The classic combination of a doughnut and hot mulled wine has become a delightful way to warm up during the chilly winter, or to take a welcome break from holiday shopping. Pyyniki’s Doughnut Cafe wishes everyone a cardamom-scented Christmas atmosphere and cozy moments of delight at our café tent at the Christmas Market. The doughnut tent is open from November 23-24 and November 27 – December 22 from 11 am to 7 pm.

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

    Postal museum's Christmas stamping at the Christmas Market

    Tonttula 1 Postal Museum

    Cottage 5, 2-4 December.
    Get the traditional Tampere Christmas stamp for your holiday greetings at the Postal Museum’s cottage. The Christmas stamp competition is being held for the ninth time this year in collaboration with Aamulehti’s Moro supplement. This year’s winner will be announced in November. The Tampere Christmas stamp is an accompanying stamp, meaning you can use it on a blank card as well.

    Ritva Söderström's jewelry

    Tonttula 1 and Tonttula 3 Ritva Söderström

    Cottage 5, 6-8 December and cottage 51, 11-14 December.
    Quality Jewelry handcrafted by Ritva Söderström. The materials used are ceramics, glass, and Finnish birch plywood.

    A sleeping dog wearing a Christmas hat.

    Tonttula 1 PESU ry

    Cottage 5, 9 December.
    The Pirkanmaa Animal Welfare Association, PESU ry, works to promote the well-being of pets, farm animals, and wild animals. We provide advice on animal welfare related issues and organize events. We care for homeless pets, as well as hobby and farm animals, and help find them new homes. We also raise funds to support animal welfare. Our operations are run by volunteers and funded through donations.

    Berry-themed earrings by Helmiina Design

    Tonttula 1 Helmiida-design

    Cottage 5, 13-15 December.
    Helmiida-design creates beautiful handcrafted jewelry. A specialty is the earrings made from Murano glass by the jewelry designer, with examples shown in the picture. We also offer bead, leather, and plywood jewelry. Welcome!

    Various resin salves - natural, lemongrass, tea tree oil and tar

    Tonttula 1 and Tonttula 2 Savikon Pihkasalva

    Cottage 5, 17-19 December, cottage 18, 6 December.
    We sell strong 30% spruce resin salve handcrafted in Akaa, which contains not only spruce resin but also olive oil, shea butter, and beeswax. The salve helps with various skin issues, including wounds, burns, sunburns, and insect bites. Additionally, we offer Finnish sheep’s carded wool and crocheted hair ties.

    The fox earrings from Ideabutiikki.

    Tonttula 1 and Tonttula 2 Ideabutiikki

    Cottage 5 20-22 December, cottage 52,13-15 December.
    My 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. My selection includes plywood jewelry, key chains, pins, magnets, Christmas decorations, art prints, Christmas cards, stickers, the board game Suuri sienijahti, and the Kaiho comic strip!”

    Chaliois spices and olive oil

    Tonttula 2 and Tonttula 3 Chaliois

    Cottage 18, 30 November to 1 December, 7-8 December, 14 December and cottage 51, 15 December, 21-22 December.
    A small Greek-Finnish family business from Juupajoki, Chaliois offers high-quality Greek food products at the Tampere Christmas Market. These make perfect gifts for yourself or others. Our products include our own extra virgin olive oil from Chalkida, Greece, produced since 1641, as well as 16 wonderful Greek spice blends, handmade fig marmalades from Evia, fig balsamic vinegar, sea salt products from the Mesologgi region, tomato sauces from the island of Lesvos, and new products available only at the Christmas Market. All items are 100% natural, with no additives. Come and fall in love with our ready-made gift boxes priced from €12 to €65. This Christmas could not be more delicious!

    Wool socks knitted by Ritva Ulmanen.

    Tonttula 2 Ritva Ulmanen

    Cottage 18, 3-5 December.
    From my cottage, you’ll find hand-knitted Fair Isle socks for both men and women, made from 7 Veljestä yarn, as well as mittens for children.

    Various berry powders from KP Finberry.

    Tonttula 2 KP Finberry

    Cottage 18, 9-12 December.
    High-quality berry powders from Ostrobothnia that promote well-being and support health. Also featuring chaga mushroom and wild herbs. Welcome to explore our diverse selection!

    Plant-themed jewelry from Elämänpuu Design

    Tonttula 2 Elämänpuu Design

    Cottage 18, 13 December, 15-22 December.
    Meaningful jewelry inspired by fairy tales, stories, and legends. We use Finnish plant materials, semi-precious stones, and surgical steel in our creations.

    The violet ear flaps by MK-Turkis on the model.

    Tonttula 3  Mk-Turkis

    Cottage 51, 4-10 December.
    The warmest winter lamb, wool, and fur accessories can be found at our cottage. High-quality Finnish craftsmanship with over 50 years of experience. Timeless style for northern needs.

    Nukkeri's knitted and felted products

    Tonttula 3 Nukkeri

    Cottage 51, 18-20 December.
    The Naantali-based craft store Nukkeri brings a touch of southwestern Finland to the final weekdays of the Tampere Christmas Market at Tonttula three. Our products are lovingly handmade, and we can name the creator of each item—if not the entrepreneurs themselves, then at least someone from their close circle has contributed. You’ll find cozy knitwear to fill Santa’s sleigh, as well as felted wool products perfect for the sauna or hot tub. We might also have some of the knitters’ favorite Christmas gifts, including high-quality and, perhaps a bit more unique yarn.

    Christmas gingerbread house.

    Tonttula 4 Lumos

    Cottage 52, 30 November – 2 December.
    Warm welcome to the Proakatemia students’ gingerbread house cottage for some shopping. Here, you’ll find unique, handmade gingerbread houses to create a Christmas atmosphere or even to give as a gift! The funds we raise will go towards our joint Swedish study trip. We’ll be at the Christmas market from November 30th to December 2nd – see you there!

    Wooden hamster decorations

    Tonttula 4 Keramuu

    Cottage 52, 3-5 December.
    A small and cute hamster world where you can find jewelry, cards, stickers, and lots of other fun items!

     

    Artists from Pop Up Taidepuoti

    Tonttula 4 Pop Up TaidePuoti

    Cottage 52, 6-8 December.
    Art from local professional artists! This beloved artist group from Pirkanmaa has been bringing art into homes for 13 years! This year, in addition to our traditional shop, you’ll also find us at the Christmas Market from December 6th to 8th at Tonttula cottage 4. We have easily portable small art prints and drawings, making them perfect gifts for yourself and your loved ones to truly enjoy! Welcome!

    Your local artists: Pia Feinik, Janne Laine, Virve Lilja, Marianne Laiti, Pälvi Hanni, Hannamari Matikainen, and Anne Mäkelä.

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