Head to the flea market! Readers’ favorite flea markets across Finland—explore these 13 tips
You can find amazing treasure troves all over Finland. Readers of Meidän Mökki magazine shared their favorite flea markets to visit during their travels. Explore these flea market tips for your own summer trips!
1. Kirppiskeskus Wanha Nestori
Location and contact information: Lietsalantie 11, Masku. wanhanestori.fi, IG & FB: kirppiskeskuswanhanestori.
Opening hours:Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun and public holidays 10am–4pm.
“Lovely place and friendly staff! Lots of tables and items. It’s full of real finds.”– Liisa
Located along Kustavintie, this flea market offers items for collectors, decorators, and those looking for home textiles and clothing. Products from local artisans, including cutting boards, wool socks, and jewelry, are also available. You can enjoy coffee, pastries, and savory snacks in the café and on the terrace. Pets are welcome too.
2. Vinttikirppis
Location and contact information: Parosentie 296, Joutsa. IG & FB: Vinttikirppis.
Opening hours:Usually Sat–Sun 11am–4/5pm, by appointment on weekdays. Depending on the year, opens by Mother’s Day and stays open until the end of September.
“A real treasure trove!”– Hannukka
Located in the loft of the old Paronen barn, a three-kilometer side road leads to this charming rural setting. Items range from vintage and antiques to retro. Next summer, a photo exhibition titled “Heijastuksia menneisyydestä” (“Reflections from the Past”) will be held in the old granary.
3. Piilipuun Puoti
Location and contact information: Peltoinlahdentie 23, Savitaipale. FB: Kirpputori Piilipuun Puoti.
Opening hours:At least Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm, and from 1.5. to 30.8. also Sun 11am–3pm.
“A wide selection of products beautifully and neatly arranged.”– Sirpa
A department store for recycled products, with 230 square meters divided into departments: clothes, dishes, furniture, interior items, and home textiles each have their own place. The shop also offers toys and tools. All products are inspected and cleaned.
4. Kirppis Cafe Minde
Location and contact information: Holmantie 4, Kalajoki. FB: Kirpputori Minde.
Opening hours:Mon–Fri 12pm–6pm (in summer possibly 10am–6pm), Sat 10am–4pm.
“Tidy and affordable. I’ve found lovely children’s clothes here.”– Tanja
A flea market with 136 tables located behind a service station along Highway 8. You can find unique items or rent a table for yourself at a weekly rate there. At this flea market, the sellers bring in their items and the store handles pricing and sales. There is also a section for resellers and a café at the flea market.
5. Radiokirppis
Location and contact information: Helsingintie 22, Salo. salonradiokirppis.fi.
Opening hours:Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm, closed on Sundays in July.
“At Radiokirppis, you can find clothes and other newer items. There’s also a café.”– Marita
A cozy self-service flea market in the heart of Salo. A wide range of items and clothes: browse the women’s and children’s clothes and home decor for the best finds. You can also read the daily newspapers under the same roof at the café.
6. Maurin Makasiini
Location and contact information: Raitkorventie 2 A, Perniö Station, Salo. maurinmakasiini.com.
Opening hours:Wed–Sat 10am–3pm.
“A true treasure trove for rummagers!”– Minna
A store selling old items, with goods from floor to ceiling. The shop operates in a warehouse built by the government-owned railway company VR in 1901. The online store offers a taste of the selection. By browsing the store, you can find things you didn’t even know you needed.
7. Maijan Wanha Navetta
Location and contact information: Ookilantie 393, Kylänpää (Seinäjoki). maijanwanhanavetta.fi. IG & FB: Maijan Wanha Navetta.
Opening hours:15.5.–31.8. Tue–Thu 11am–5pm, Fri 11am–4pm, Sat 11am–3pm, Sun 12pm–3pm. Check social media for current opening hours. Also open by appointment.
“Such a beautiful place, and full of treasures!”– Marianne
A flea market in an early 20th-century South Ostrobothnian courtyard by the Kyrönjoki river. The old, sturdy stone barn and shop are filled with dishes, lamps, paintings, books, furniture, textiles, and other household items. In summer, you can sit in the garden and enjoy the café’s offerings.
8. Kirpputori-kahvila Lykky
Location and contact information: Peltivahe 3, Rauma. lykkykirppis.fi. IG: Lykkykirppis, FB: Lykky Kirppis & Kahvila.
Opening hours:Tue 12pm–8pm, Wed–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm, and Sun 12pm–4pm. Closed during Midsummer week.
“You can always find delightful specialties at this flea market, both clothes and items, and delicious travel snacks from the café.”– Minna
A tidy and spacious self-service flea market with various departments. Especially great selection of clothes, and even a dedicated department for children. The booths are modern and practical. The café is open at the same times as the flea market, with an assortment of tasty goods to accompany your coffee.
9. Kirpputori Kisälli
Location and contact information:Mestarinkatu 12, Lahti. kirpputorikisalli.fi, IG: Kirpputorikisalli.
Opening hours:Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm.
“I’ve found Finel’s quality enamel dishes and a wall rug at Kisälli.”– Anne
Kisälli specializes in vintage and antique items. The selection also includes old furniture. A treasure trove overflowing with items, where the sellers’ tables offer everything from Aalto vases to vinyl records.
10. Kirpputori Alihinta
Location and contact information:Joensuuntie 4, Somero. alihinta.fi. FB: KirpputoriAlihinta.
Opening hours:Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm.
“I always find something good to buy.”– Marjo
Operates in a nostalgic wooden house from the 1960s. This treasure trove of antiques and old items contains a lot of old Finnish glass and ceramics. Haggling is part of the trade.Rauli “Badding” Somerjoki born in Somero is reflected in Alihinta’s decor.
11. Kahvila-kirpputori Aarresaari
Location and contact information: Vilhonkatu 22, Salo. kirppisaarresaari.fi, FB: Kahvila-Kirpputori Aarresaari.
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm.
“An incredible number of old and beautiful items, products for your home and dishes.”– Marita
Located in the city center. Sellers are offered various types of sales spaces from tables to rooms and sales floors for large items. The selection is therefore wide, from collectibles to furniture and bicycles.
12. Kirpputori Feria
Contact information: Tallikatu 3–5, Pieksämäki. kirpputoriferia.com. IG, FB & Tiktok: Kirpputori Feria.
Opening hours:Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm, and Sun 11am–3pm.
“Plenty of space to walk and look around.”– Seija
A self-service flea market located in the center of Pieksämäki, with over 150 sales booths. You can find clothes, interior and collectible items, and furniture at the store. New additions include tools and small machines and vehicles. A small café offers sweet and savory snacks and ice cream in the summer.
13. Kirppis-Koppi
Contact information:Mekaanikontie, Eura. FB: Kirppis-Koppi.
Opening hours:Mon–Fri 12pm–6pm, Sat–Sun 12pm–3pm.
“I bought old glass items and a leather coin purse at Kirppis-Koppi.”– Katja
Kirppis-Koppi invites you to relax in the peace of the countryside. Eight booths are filled with old items, and there is plenty to see in the yard. The selection does not include clothes or large furniture.
Fun at flea market events
Flea market events are fun and relaxed, organized especially during the summer season across the country and often held outdoors. These pop-up flea markets of sorts usually last either a few hours or a few days. Many flea market events are organized in conjunction with other events.
More information: rompetori.info.
Photos: from the flea markets + Kirpputori Kisälli: Jani Kaikkonen / Mainostohtorit.
