There’s something about the atmosphere in market places…
In Helsinki I prefer to go to the farmer’s market in Hakaniemi. Berries and veggies are cheap and often good quality. I also like the cafés there, their prices are affordable and they also sell porridge and in the summer time soups for only a few euros per plates.
This time our main purpose was to find something nice to plant. My 3 yo negotiated with one of the sales people a deal where we got 7 small pots with some flowers I have never seen before (I certainly am not a gardener) for 5e, which we then planted together at home. A simple but fun way to spend a summer afternoon!
And here you’ll find an expat view on the market places in Finland and especially in Turku.
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