Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Food Markets

Kuopio Market Square

Kuopio, Finland

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST FOOD MARKETS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 41 2026

No. 1 in the Nordics

Kuopio Market Square

The market square in Kuopio, Finland, with a market hall, food stalls and produce stands. Kalakukko from the Hanna Partanen tent and fried vendace set it apart.

Highlights

  • Kalakukko fish and pork pastry
  • Fried vendace and whitefish
  • Market hall rye bread

Good to know

  • Vegetables sold from early morning
  • Market hall has cafés and fishmongers
  • Quieter on weekdays in autumn

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