Thrift stores in Helsinki
Helsinki, Uusimaa has 117 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 20 of them are charity shops and 97 are independent second-hand stores, so Helsinki gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Helsinki (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Hertsikan kirppis and UFF, plus Cama — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Helsinki's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Helsinki thrift lineup
117 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Hertsikan kirppis
Second-hand store
Hertsikan kirppis is an independent second-hand store on 6 Siilitie, Helsinki.
6 Siilitie, Helsinki, 00800
UFF
Charity shop
UFF is a charity shop on 3 Ratavartijankatu, Helsinki.
3 Ratavartijankatu, Helsinki, 00520
Cama
Second-hand store
Cama — an independent second-hand store.
UFF
Charity shop
UFF is a charity shop on 36 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki. UFF also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
36 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 9 2764760
Aino Kirpputori
Second-hand store
Aino Kirpputori is an independent second-hand store on 3 Sitratori, Helsinki. Aino Kirpputori also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Sitratori, Helsinki, 00420
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00
Phone: +358 9 454 8560
Viirin kirppis
Second-hand store
Viirin kirppis — an independent second-hand store.
Fida Puotinharju
Charity shop
Fida Puotinharju — a charity shop, found on 2 Kastelholmantie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Fida Puotinharju: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Kastelholmantie, Helsinki, 00900
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 50 509 9325
Femmatori
Second-hand store
Femmatori — an independent second-hand store, found on 2 Moukarinkuja in Tuusula. Also worth knowing about Femmatori: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Moukarinkuja, Tuusula, 04300
Phone: +358 9 2741353
Työ ja Toiminta kierrätystavaratalo
Second-hand store
Työ ja Toiminta kierrätystavaratalo is an independent second-hand store.
Kierrätyskeskus Itäkeskus
Second-hand storeRun by Pääkaupunkiseudun kierrätyskeskus
Kierrätyskeskus Itäkeskus is an independent second-hand store run by Pääkaupunkiseudun kierrätyskeskus on 12 Kauppakartanonkatu, Helsinki. Kierrätyskeskus Itäkeskus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12 Kauppakartanonkatu, Helsinki, 00930
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +358 400 344863
Kirpputori Lokki
Second-hand store
Kirpputori Lokki — an independent second-hand store.
Helmi
Second-hand store
Helmi is an independent second-hand store on 10 Alhotie, Järvenpää. Helmi also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
10 Alhotie, Järvenpää, 04430
Bella casa
Second-hand store
Bella casa is an independent second-hand store.
Oliverin kirppis
Second-hand store
Oliverin kirppis is an independent second-hand store on 6 Palokorvenkatu, Kerava. Oliverin kirppis also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Palokorvenkatu, Kerava, 04250
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +358 40 4175149
FIDA lähetystori
Second-hand store
FIDA lähetystori is an independent second-hand store on 9 Santaniitynkatu. FIDA lähetystori also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
9 Santaniitynkatu, 04250
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Fida Hakaniemi
Charity shop
Fida Hakaniemi — a charity shop, found on 5a Hämeentie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Fida Hakaniemi: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5a Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +358 9 876 3744
Keravan Löytö
Second-hand store
Keravan Löytö — an independent second-hand store on 7C Santaniitynkatu. Also worth knowing about Keravan Löytö: it has a website with more detail.
7C Santaniitynkatu
Emmaus Helsinki hyväntekeväisyyskirppuroti
Second-hand storeRun by Emmaus Suomi
Emmaus Helsinki hyväntekeväisyyskirppuroti is an independent second-hand store run by Emmaus Suomi on 54 Mäkelänkatu, Helsinki. Emmaus Helsinki hyväntekeväisyyskirppuroti also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu 11:00-17:00; We-Fr 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
54 Mäkelänkatu, Helsinki, 00510
Hours: Tu 11:00-17:00; We-Fr 11:00-15:00
Phone: +358 45 1388673
Rekolan tavaratalo
Second-hand storeRun by Kiinatori
Run by Kiinatori, Rekolan tavaratalo is an independent second-hand store, found on 58 Rekolantie in Vantaa. Also worth knowing about Rekolan tavaratalo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa-Su 10:00-15:30; it has a website with more detail.
58 Rekolantie, Vantaa, 01400
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa-Su 10:00-15:30
UFF
Charity shop
UFF is a charity shop on 4 Hämeentie, Helsinki. UFF also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 9 276 4760
Kierrätyskeskus Nihtisilta
Second-hand storeRun by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus
Run by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus, Kierrätyskeskus Nihtisilta is an independent second-hand store, found on 3 Kutojantie in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Kierrätyskeskus Nihtisilta: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Kutojantie, Espoo, 02630
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00
Phone: +358 400 344861
Fida Tapiola
Charity shop
Fida Tapiola is a charity shop on 3 Länsituuli, Espoo. Fida Tapiola also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Länsituuli, Espoo, 02100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +358 50 5099315
Kirpputori Metka
Second-hand store
Kirpputori Metka — an independent second-hand store, found on 76 Hämeentie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kirpputori Metka: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00.
76 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00550
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00
Kallio Second Hand
Second-hand store
Kallio Second Hand is an independent second-hand store on 32 Hämeentie, Helsinki. Kallio Second Hand also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
32 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Variety
Second-hand store
Variety — an independent second-hand store, found on 33 Kalevankatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Variety: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
33 Kalevankatu, Helsinki, 00100
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Pelastusarmeijan kirpputori
Second-hand storeRun by Pelastusarmeija
Run by Pelastusarmeija, Pelastusarmeijan kirpputori is an independent second-hand store, found on 1 Liesitori in Vantaa. Also worth knowing about Pelastusarmeijan kirpputori: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Liesitori, Vantaa, 01600
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +358 44 757 7954
Samaria-Shop
Second-hand storeRun by Samaria ry
Run by Samaria ry, Samaria-Shop is an independent second-hand store, found on 510 Selintie in Selki. Also worth knowing about Samaria-Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
510 Selintie, Selki, 03320
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +358 10 2313784
Manna-Kirppis
Second-hand storeRun by ViaDia Länsi-Uusimaa ry.
Manna-Kirppis is an independent second-hand store run by ViaDia Länsi-Uusimaa ry. on 2 Keskikuja, Nummela. Manna-Kirppis also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2 Keskikuja, Nummela, 03100
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +358 44 0233634
SPR Kontti Helsinki
Charity shopRun by Suomen Punainen Risti
Run by Suomen Punainen Risti, SPR Kontti Helsinki is a charity shop, found on 2 Visbynkuja in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about SPR Kontti Helsinki: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Visbynkuja, Helsinki, 00930
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +358 40 130 6928
Icare
Second-hand storeRun by Pelastusarmeija
Icare is an independent second-hand store run by Pelastusarmeija on 1 Kivensilmänkuja, Helsinki. Icare also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1 Kivensilmänkuja, Helsinki, 00920
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +358 50 308 7197
Kirpputori Pisara
Second-hand storeRun by Kaplja Vody Pisara ry.
Kirpputori Pisara is an independent second-hand store run by Kaplja Vody Pisara ry. on Pisteenkaari, Nummela. Kirpputori Pisara also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We 10:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
Pisteenkaari, Nummela, 03100
Hours: We 10:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-14:00
Hiiden Kirppis
Second-hand storeRun by VirHe Oy
Run by VirHe Oy, Hiiden Kirppis is an independent second-hand store, found on 1 Naaranpajuntie in Nummela. Also worth knowing about Hiiden Kirppis: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Naaranpajuntie, Nummela, 03100
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +358 50 5010282
Kirpputori
Second-hand storeRun by Suomen Punainen risti Vihti
Run by Suomen Punainen risti Vihti, Kirpputori is an independent second-hand store, found on 30A Vihdintie in Nummela. Also worth knowing about Kirpputori: the map lists its hours as Sep-May We 15:00-18:00; Jan-Dec Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
30A Vihdintie, Nummela, 03100
Hours: Sep-May We 15:00-18:00; Jan-Dec Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +358 50 5271404
Fresh Kirppis
Second-hand store
Fresh Kirppis is an independent second-hand store.
Itsepalvelukirppis Myyntimylly
Second-hand store
Itsepalvelukirppis Myyntimylly is an independent second-hand store on 1 Kivensilmänkuja, Helsinki. Itsepalvelukirppis Myyntimylly also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Kivensilmänkuja, Helsinki, 00920
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +358 44 5299000
Bisarri
Second-hand store
Bisarri — an independent second-hand store, found on 5 Tarkk'ampujankatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Bisarri: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:00-17:30; Fr off; Sa 12:00-15:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Tarkk'ampujankatu, Helsinki
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-17:30; Fr off; Sa 12:00-15:00; PH off
Phone: +358 50 0872922
Second hand shop Annina
Second-hand store
Second hand shop Annina is an independent second-hand store on 15 Talkootie, Vantaa.
15 Talkootie, Vantaa, 01350
Hepsankeikka
Second-hand store
Hepsankeikka — an independent second-hand store, found on Korkeavuorenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Hepsankeikka: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-14:30; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
Korkeavuorenkatu, Helsinki, 00130
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-14:30; PH off
Charwinette
Second-hand store
Charwinette — an independent second-hand store, found on 14 Yrjönkatu in Helsinki.
14 Yrjönkatu, Helsinki, 00120
SPR Kontti
Charity shopRun by SPR
Run by SPR, SPR Kontti is a charity shop, found on 8 Tammiston kauppatie in Vantaa. Also worth knowing about SPR Kontti: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Tammiston kauppatie, Vantaa, 01510
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +358 40 5880359
Nella & Nuttu
Second-hand store
Nella & Nuttu — an independent second-hand store, found on 1 Pihatörmä in Espoo. Also worth knowing about Nella & Nuttu: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-19:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Pihatörmä, Espoo, 02240
Hours: Mo 10:00-19:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +358 44 0808803
SPR Espoon Kontti
Charity shopRun by SPR
Run by SPR, SPR Espoon Kontti is a charity shop, found on 6 Nimismiehenpelto in Espoo. Also worth knowing about SPR Espoon Kontti: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Nimismiehenpelto, Espoo, 02770
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +358 40 8456987
Kierrätyskeskus kauppa Kontula
Second-hand storeRun by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy
Run by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy, Kierrätyskeskus kauppa Kontula is an independent second-hand store, found on 4 Keinulaudankuja in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kierrätyskeskus kauppa Kontula: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Keinulaudankuja, Helsinki, 00940
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +358 400 348 159
Amado
Second-hand store
Amado is an independent second-hand store on 25 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki. Amado also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
25 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +3589651719;+358505252111
Bukowskis Market
Second-hand store
Bukowskis Market — an independent second-hand store, found on 4-6 Iso Roobertinkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Bukowskis Market: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 13:00-17:00.
4-6 Iso Roobertinkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-17:00
Numpty
Second-hand store
Numpty — an independent second-hand store, found on 29 Merimiehenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Numpty: the map lists its hours as Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 Merimiehenkatu, Helsinki, 00150
Hours: Sa 10:00-18:00
Phone: +358408228935
Theodora second hand shop
Second-hand store
Theodora second hand shop is an independent second-hand store on 26 Merimiehenkatu, Helsinki. Theodora second hand shop also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
26 Merimiehenkatu, Helsinki, 00150
Phone: +358503376377
Soma oma
Second-hand store
Soma oma is an independent second-hand store on 16 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki. Soma oma also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
16 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00120
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +358458956668
Punavuoren patina
Second-hand store
Punavuoren patina is an independent second-hand store on 11 Sepänkatu, Helsinki. Punavuoren patina also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 Sepänkatu, Helsinki, 00150
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +358449819144
Antikvaria Pikku-Jone
Second-hand store
Antikvaria Pikku-Jone — an independent second-hand store.
Lucky Day
Second-hand store
Lucky Day is an independent second-hand store on 5 Liekokuja, Nummela. Lucky Day also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Liekokuja, Nummela, 03100
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +358 40 5452969
Muija
Second-hand store
Muija is an independent second-hand store on 1 Soittajantie, Helsinki. Muija also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Soittajantie, Helsinki, 00420
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +358 41 5488 438
Kruunukirppu
Second-hand store
Kruunukirppu is an independent second-hand store on 12 Mariankatu, Helsinki.
12 Mariankatu, Helsinki, 00170
UFF
Charity shopRun by UFF
UFF is a charity shop run by UFF on 4-10 Asematie, Vantaa. UFF also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4-10 Asematie, Vantaa, 01300
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Phone: +358 9 2764760
ViaDia-tori
Second-hand storeRun by ViaDia Järvenpää ry
Run by ViaDia Järvenpää ry, ViaDia-tori is an independent second-hand store, found on 2 Emalitehtaankatu in Järvenpää.
2 Emalitehtaankatu, Järvenpää, 04410
Marskin Muksut
Second-hand store
Marskin Muksut — an independent second-hand store, found on 19 Topeliuksenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Marskin Muksut: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
19 Topeliuksenkatu, Helsinki, 00250
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Kierrätyskeskus Oulunkylän kauppa
Second-hand storeRun by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus
Run by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus, Kierrätyskeskus Oulunkylän kauppa is an independent second-hand store, found on 29 Kylänvanhimmantie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kierrätyskeskus Oulunkylän kauppa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 Kylänvanhimmantie, Helsinki, 00640
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +358 40 034 8162
Kaivarin Kanuuna
Second-hand store
Kaivarin Kanuuna — an independent second-hand store, found on 27 Vuorimiehenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Kaivarin Kanuuna: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:30; Su 11:00-16:30; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
27 Vuorimiehenkatu, Helsinki, 00140
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:30; Su 11:00-16:30; PH off
Phone: +358400388400
Relove shop Töölö
Second-hand store
Relove shop Töölö is an independent second-hand store on 6 Sandelsinkatu, Helsinki. Relove shop Töölö also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Sandelsinkatu, Helsinki, 00260
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +358469226960
Itsepalvelukirpputori Toinen Kierros
Second-hand store
Itsepalvelukirpputori Toinen Kierros is an independent second-hand store on 1 Länsituuli, Espoo. Itsepalvelukirpputori Toinen Kierros also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Länsituuli, Espoo, 02100
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +358 44 759 6756
What the map tells us about thrifting in Helsinki
81 of the 117 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Helsinki — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Helsinki; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
74 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 2 of them sit on 2 Kastelholmantie, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
Most shops in Helsinki list a phone number. Use it — a thirty-second call beats a wasted drive, especially for furniture or anything you can't carry home on the bus.
The Helsinki thrift circuit
Plot these 117 on a map and the day plans itself: Hertsikan kirppis on 6 Siilitie, UFF on 3 Ratavartijankatu, Cama, UFF on 36 Fredrikinkatu, Aino Kirpputori on 3 Sitratori, Viirin kirppis, Fida Puotinharju on 2 Kastelholmantie, and Femmatori on 2 Moukarinkuja. That's the full Helsinki circuit in one sensible order. 109 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Helsinki
A few things worth knowing before you work through Helsinki's thrift stores:
- Bring a tape measure at Hertsikan kirppis. The perfect sideboard is useless if it won't fit through your door. Tape measure in the bag, every trip.
- The book section is underpriced everywhere at UFF. Books are heavy, slow to sell, and priced to clear. First editions and out-of-print gems hide here regularly.
- Check zippers, buttons and seams. Thirty seconds of inspection at the rack beats discovering the broken zipper at home. Thrift stores don't do returns.
- Check for completeness. Board games missing pieces, cameras missing caps, tools missing bits — open the box before it goes in your bag.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Helsinki — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Helsinki can take a while to appear. The 117 above are only as current as the community map. A shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
Prices at Helsinki's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Helsinki included.
Thrift store listings for Helsinki: 117 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.