Illustration of a woodcarver working at a Christmas market stall while shoppers watch in the snow (Voipaala Art & Craft Christmas Market)

Voipaala Art & Craft Christmas Market

Visitors can browse stalls selling Finnish handicrafts, art objects, and local festive delicacies across the manor grounds, barn, and historical outbuildings. The market features cheerful Christmas carols alongside performances by Lucia maidens and Tiernapojat, as well as appearances by Taikaponit ponies. Guests can also tour the art centre's current exhibitions and stop by Kartanokahvila.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free public admission to the market. The art center exhibition is also free to enter during the market.

Hours

11-15.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Sääksmäki

Food & Drink

Locally produced Christmas foods are sold at stalls, and Kartanokahvila is open during the market.

Parking

Parking is limited. Parking attendants direct cars to the parking area; visitors are asked, where possible, to arrive by carpool, bicycle, or on foot.

Accessibility

An accessible toilet is located behind the main building.

Going?

Location

Voipaalan taidekeskus · Sääksmäentie 772, 37700 Sääksmäki, Sääksmäki 37700 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas shoppers

Vibe

Warm and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Carpool, cycle or walk to the market if you can, because parking at Voipaala is limited and attendants direct cars to the parking area.
  • Leave time for the art centre's exhibition, which is free to enter during the market, and for a stop at Kartanokahvila.
  • Go through every building, since stalls fill the manor's main building, Majurskan Pytinki and the barn as well as the outdoor yard.
  • Bring the whole family for the Christmas carols, the Lucia maidens and Tiernapojat, and the Taikaponit ponies that join the market.
  • If you want to sell, apply with the vendor form during October 2026, because late applications are not accepted and places are limited.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free entry to the art centre's exhibition on market day.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is for sale, and where are the stalls?

Handicrafts, art objects and Christmas foods, ideally made by hand in Finland or produced locally. Stalls fill the manor's main building, Majurskan Pytinki, the barn and the outdoor yard.

What entertainment is there?

Christmas carols, the Lucia maidens of Rauhalan Tähtikerho and Tiernapojat. The Taikaponit ponies also join the market.

Can I see the art centre's exhibitions too?

Yes. The art centre is open during the market and its exhibition is free to enter that day. Kartanokahvila is open as well.

Where should I park?

Parking attendants direct cars to the parking area. Spaces are limited, so come by carpool, bike or on foot if you can. Bus connections run to Voipaala.

How can I get a stall?

Apply with the vendor form on Voipaala's market page between October 1 and 31, 2026. Late applications are not accepted. The organiser allocates places and may have to choose between applicants. You can't bring your own tables indoors, and outdoor pitches have no electricity.

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