Helsinki - The Old Market Place - Smorgasbord of salmon, caviar and herring

Not only is this the place for a quick bite but it is also a place to indulge your taste buds. It's a Valhalla of food stores packed in one picturesque restored market hall. When making your way to the Old Market Hall, try not to get distracted by the food stalls in the open air market area on the harbor front. Steel your nerves against temptation. Say no to the aroma of fresh baked salmon and salmon soup and fix your sights on the goodies within this hall. There are cafe's within the hall which serve tempting sandwiches, salads and steaming soup. However we stocked up at a fish stall, asking for numerous small portions of several types of smoked salmon (with caviar) and herring for an impromptu picnic on one of the market hall benches. This is probably the best way to taste a lot of seafood delicacies.For dessert, there's a chocolate stall that sells interesting delicacies like chocolate with salmiak (salty liquorice). It's also a good place to stock up on gifts like canned elk.