Lempäälä Welcomes Christmas – Light, Joy and Shared Moments

Lempäälä invites you to enjoy a festive season filled with light, events and warm holiday spirit. The Christmas time is full of markets, music, experiences and flavours for the whole family.

Christmas Openings – Festive Moments for Everyone

• Lempäälä’s Traditional Christmas Opening – 28 Nov
  Community carols, seasonal atmosphere, programme for all ages – and Santa.
• Ideapark Christmas Opening – 15–16 Nov
  Meet Santa and his elf, enjoy light shows and family-friendly performances in the Central Square.
  More information available on Ideapark’s Joulu Paketissa pages.

Markets & Shopping – Gifts, Treats and Seasonal Finds

Discover local crafts, flavours and Christmas surprises at Lempäälä’s markets and boutiques.

• Sääksjärvi Christmas Market – 22 Nov
  Handicrafts, treats, pony rides and a traditional Lions Club event.
• Pikku Puoti Edelmiina – Open House 22–23 Nov
  Home décor, gift ideas and a small flea market.
• Vaihmalan Hovi Christmas Market – 30 Nov
  Crafts, baked goods, wreaths, café and Santa.
• Lempäälä Christmas Market at Manttaalitalo – 7 Dec
  A wide range of items, café and traditional Christmas rice porridge.
• Sääksjärvi “Mahtimyyjäiset” – 14 Dec
  Café, programme and traditional market stalls.
• Ideapark Artisans’ Christmas Market – 22 Nov–22 Dec
  Handcrafted gifts, seasonal atmosphere.

Local shop highlights:

Dammenberg (allergy-safe chocolates), Hellqvist Fashion, Pikku Ihana (soy candles), Sportia Matti, Ton Up Store, Unavaate (textiles), Vaihmalan Putiikki (gifts & décor) and Shopping center Ideapark offers extensive shopping opportunities

Music & Concerts – Sounds of the Season

Enjoy choirs, classical performances and Christmas melodies around Lempäälä.

• Charity Christmas Concert – Saija Tuupanen & eXmiehet – 26 Nov
• Tampere Eesti Koor Tammest – 29 Nov
• Lempäälä Men’s Choir – 5 Dec
• “Adventin aikaan” – Traditional Christmas songs – 7 Dec
• Joulu Kylässä Tour – Johanna Debreczeni in Mattila village – 11 Dec
• Cello Duo Eeva Leijo & Taina Raittila – Ideapark – 21 Dec
• “Three Nights to Christmas” – Pietari & Kalat Christmas Concert – 21 Dec

Flavours of Christmas – Seasonal Meals & Cafés

Treat yourself to festive lunches and cosy cafés:

• Vaihmalan Hovi – Traditional Christmas lunches 7–23 Dec, Christmas Eve & Day dinners
• Villa Hakkari – Christmas lunches 10–21 Dec
• Restaurant Flemm’s – Christmas lunches 12–13 Dec & 19–20 Dec
• Gluten-free Bakery Ilona – Delicious seasonal pastries
• Ideapark restaurants and cafés
• Kahvila Siiri, Kuljun Kartanon Lounaskahvila, Liisan Leipomo bakery – Christmas treats and warm beverages

Activities & Experiences – Fun for All Ages

Lempäälä offers magical winter experiences for families:

• Lempäälä’s Enchanted Christmas Path – Experience a unique journey through the twilight forest, enjoy coffee or juice by the glow of the campfire, meet the gentle Santa of Korvatunturi, and crown the Christmas anticipation by picking out a Christmas tree with your family.
• Elf Trail at Kuokkala Museum Road – A playful family adventure
• Winter swimming & sauna – at Lempoinen uimala and Rantala sauna
• Cultural Centre PiiPoo – Christmas celebrations and workshops, art exhibition Rakkaus
• Christmas House at the Old Vicarage – Activities by Lempäälä Parish
• Vaihmalan Hovi Christmas Package – Accommodation, Christmas sauna, programme, festive meals and Santa’s visit