The Marketplace is the indisputable hub of Kuopio in summer, where you can experience the traditional local atmosphere at its best. It is also an excellent place for shopping, with stalls offering a variety of fresh farm produce, beautiful handicrafts, and of course 'kalakukko' fish pies, the mouth-watering local speciality. Open: Mon-Fri 07.00-17.00, Sat 07.00-15.00.

The Market Hall has been selling local and imported products since 1902. The Art Nouveau style Market Hall building is one of the most precious buildings in Kuopio, and inside there are around 30 stalls. You'll find a good selection of speciality products in the Market Hall, topped off with friendly service. Open: Mon-Fri 08.00-17.00, Sat 08.00-15.00. Tel. +358-50-407 9002, www.kuopionkauppahalli.net

Pikku-Pietari Market Alley
Very close to the Marketplace is the idyllic Pikku-Pietari Market Alley, lined by old stables. The log buildings of the alley house a cafe with a terrace, art exhibitions and small boutiques.
Open: June - August Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00, Sat 10.00-14.00.  Location.
www.pikkupietarintorikuja.net