Porridge Bar by N4KU

“Is this the famous porridge?” – Yes, it is, and you can now get it at the Kukontori Christmas Market!

N4KU is reinventing Christmas traditions, one warm bowl at a time. The porridges, handcrafted by Head Chef Valtteri Sinkkonen, are the season’s must-have: flavours inspired by Finnish forests, surprising sweet-and-savoury combinations, and the classic, melt-in-your-mouth rice porridge. Stop by the stall and enjoy a peaceful moment amid the Christmas bustle!

Pâtisserie Pihlström

Led by top chef Julia Pihlström, Pâtisserie Pihlström combines French pastry tradition with Finnish flavours. The selection includes riz au lait (a classic French rice dessert) as well as innovative, incredibly delicious and beautifully crafted pastries – available to enjoy on site or to take away.

Yeastie boi

Yeastie Boi is a Helsinki-based bagel bar known for its handmade bagels and laid-back vibe. At the Christmas Market, they serve fresh bagels with generous and inventive fillings – savoury favourites and tasty veggie options that will transport you straight to the streets of New York. Come and taste why Yeastie Boi has made Helsinki fall in love with bagels!

Eromanga

The bakery comes to life in the early hours of the morning. Every Eromanga product is handmade fresh each day. Our selection includes traditional savoury and sweet pastries, pies, buns, and high-quality breads. Our most famous product is the lihapiirakka – a classic Finnish meat pie made using the same secret recipe since 1946.

Bamilami

Helsinki’s beloved street food brand Bamilami arrives at the Kukontori Christmas Market! Voted Helsinki’s Best Lunch 2024 by over 100,000 locals, Bamilami is the perfect choice for anyone craving healthy comfort food and fresh Asian fusion flavours.

At the Christmas Market, we’re serving festive-inspired dishes featuring slow-cooked flavours and winter spices – with plenty of vegan, gluten-free and halal-friendly options. Come enjoy the taste of celebration and share the Christmas spirit together!

Stadin Tarhaajat ja Hunajafrendit

Stadin Tarhaajat ja Hunajafrendit is a local association of urban beekeepers in the Helsinki area. Their city honey, jarred by the beekeepers themselves, is truly one of a kind – nothing like what you’ll find on a supermarket shelf. In the city, bees have access to very different plants than in the countryside, and it shows in the taste: the nectar of rapeseed and linden differ as much as apples and oranges! The honey for sale is genuine local food. Come and learn more about beekeeping – and how you can get involved yourself!

Santa Dorotea

Santa Dorotea handcrafts dried flowers, wreaths, and Christmas ornaments from natural materials – each piece is unique and brings sustainable seasonal beauty into your home. Behind the brand is a skilled and cheerful team that grows vegetables, herbs, berries, fruit, and flowers organically. At the Christmas Market, Santa Dorotea invites you to admire their handmade decorations and find inspiration for a nature-inspired celebration.

Brera

Brera brings the familiar Italian café atmosphere from its Tehtaankatu kiosk to the heart of the city. The selection includes high-quality coffee, mulled wine, and small bites — all served with a minimalist, elegant touch.

RikiYaki

RikiYaki is a Finnish–Japanese family business that brings the traditions of Japanese street food into the world of Finnish flavours. Their menu combines authentic Japanese street food with local ingredients – now infused with a festive spirit, as classic Christmas tastes meet a Japanese twist.

Taiteilijayhteisö Kolmas Kerros | 5.-7.12.

Kolmas Kerros ry is a non-profit association run by artists. Founded in 2009, the association’s purpose is to provide its members with studio spaces and affordable gallery facilities. Today, nearly 40 artists and artisans work within Kolmas Kerros.

At the Christmas Market on Yrjönkäytävä, nine artists and artisans will be selling their works — among them Tiitus Petäjäniemi, known for his painting Dog and Sausage, photographer Kira Leskinen, printmaker Rita Vargas, and painter Merja Hujo.

Taiteilijat O | 12.-14.12.

Taiteilijat O brings a curated selection of high-quality Finnish design and artworks to the Yrjönkäytävä section of the Christmas Market. The collective also takes part in the Finnish Designers’ holiday Pop Up campaign featuring professional designers. Discover unique treasures and hear the stories behind them directly from the creators. Participating artists include Riika Anundi, Elli Hukka, Lulu Halme, Laura Itkonen, Katja Kotikoski, Sini Majuri, Eeva Mäkinen, and Melissa Sammalvaara.

Startup Refugees | 19.-21.12.

Startup Refugees is a non-profit organization that supports refugees, asylum seekers, and other newcomers in employment and entrepreneurship.

Come explore the beautiful creations of artisans and artists supported by Startup Refugees at the Kukontori Christmas Market from 19–21 December! On sale are handmade jewellery, candles, postcards, paintings, and other small art pieces. All proceeds go directly to the artisans to support their independent livelihoods.