Description
The oldes wooden home in Helsinki is decorated with mid-19th century Christmas decorations. At the Burgher’s House, you can enjoy the delicious scents of Christmas by the warmth of the kitchen stove, picturing hard-working pairs of hands baking gingerbread cookies. The small Christmas tree in the sitting room, decorated with candles and cookies, stands on the table, as is typical of the era.
Craft traditional Christmas tree candies
The Christmas tree became a cherished Christmas tradition in the homes of Helsinki’s upper and middle classes during the latter half of the 19th century. Many families made their own decorations each year, and Christmas magazines often featured craft ideas for the season. Decorative candy cones were a favourite among children, and you can make your own in the museum’s chamber on two Sundays, 29 November and 20 December at 2 pm.
Topelius’ Christmas Tales capture the spirit of romanticism
Zachris Topelius was one of Finland’s most prolific and versatile writers in the 19th century. A journalist, author, poet, and even a professor of history. Yet, he is best known as a beloved storyteller whose tales have fascinated children for over 150 years. Some of Topelius’s most cherished tales are set in Christmas and winter landscapes.
These tales will be read in the museum’s chamber (in Finnish) on Saturdays 28 November, 5 December, 12 December, 19 December and 2 January, and on Sundays 27 December and 3 January, all at 2 pm.
The Burgher’s House Christmas event
On Sunday 13 December from 12 noon to 3 pm, you can experience the 1860s Christmas atmosphere at the museum. Breath in the scents of the season and chat with guides about the house’s history and Christmas traditions of the past. In the chamber, you can craft traditional tree candies. Outdoors, you can enjoy Christmas tunes performed by the double quartet of Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Laulajat at 1 pm and 2 pm.
Christmas at the Burgher’s House
25 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Kristianinkatu 12, Helsinki
Free admission
Christmas Opening Hours
Wednesday–Friday 1 pm–6 pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
Craft traditional Christmas tree candies
The Christmas tree became a cherished Christmas tradition in the homes of Helsinki’s upper and middle classes during the latter half of the 19th century. Many families made their own decorations each year, and Christmas magazines often featured craft ideas for the season. Decorative candy cones were a favourite among children, and you can make your own in the museum’s chamber on two Sundays, 29 November and 20 December at 2 pm.
Topelius’ Christmas Tales capture the spirit of romanticism
Zachris Topelius was one of Finland’s most prolific and versatile writers in the 19th century. A journalist, author, poet, and even a professor of history. Yet, he is best known as a beloved storyteller whose tales have fascinated children for over 150 years. Some of Topelius’s most cherished tales are set in Christmas and winter landscapes.
These tales will be read in the museum’s chamber (in Finnish) on Saturdays 28 November, 5 December, 12 December, 19 December and 2 January, and on Sundays 27 December and 3 January, all at 2 pm.
The Burgher’s House Christmas event
On Sunday 13 December from 12 noon to 3 pm, you can experience the 1860s Christmas atmosphere at the museum. Breath in the scents of the season and chat with guides about the house’s history and Christmas traditions of the past. In the chamber, you can craft traditional tree candies. Outdoors, you can enjoy Christmas tunes performed by the double quartet of Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Laulajat at 1 pm and 2 pm.
Christmas at the Burgher’s House
25 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Kristianinkatu 12, Helsinki
Free admission
Christmas Opening Hours
Wednesday–Friday 1 pm–6 pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
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Practical info
When
25. November 2026 – 3. January 2027
Where
Ruiskumestarin talo
Kristianinkatu 12, Helsinki
Price
Free
Audience
All audiences
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