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Salty Sunset in Katajanokka

Helsinki’s salty liquorice festival runs from 11:00 to 17:00, perfectly timed with the golden hour in November. Grab a snack, watch the sun dip toward the southwest, and finish the evening in a cozy local pub.

Best time: 15 NovAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 17:11

    Poseidon

    Pick up salty liquorice and a hot drink at Poseidon. This classic Katajanokka pub is open from 15:00, so you can grab a snack and a beer just before the sun starts to set.

  2. 18:11

    Liquorice and salmiak festival

    Walk to the Liquorice and salmiak festival at Wanha Satama. The festival is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time to browse the candy stalls while the sky turns orange. The sun sets toward the southwest, so you can enjoy the view from the waterfront area of the festival.

  3. 18:41

    Poseidon

    End the night back at Poseidon. It is open until 00:00, so you can stay and chat about the salty treats and the sunset view.

Local tip

The festival is busiest on weekends, so go on a weekday if you want more space. The liquorice is very salty, so bring a drink.

Check before you go

  • The Liquorice and salmiak festival is open 11:00-17:00 mostly.
  • Poseidon is open 15:00-00:00 mostly.
  • Sunset on 15 November is at 18:11.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Helsinki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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