matka 2026
Travel & Outdoor Tourism
Helsinki, Finland
16-18 Jan 2026
Northern Europe's most extensive travel trade fair
The premier trade fair matka will be the place where some major companies will present their services and travel destinations. This makes it a must not only for professionals from the Baltic region but also for specialists from every corner of the world.
Allow us to share a few facts about this Nordic travel fair:
- More than 1,000 exhibitors from over 80 countries are expected;
- There will be around 70,000 visitors and over 15,000 of them are going to be local and international travel trade professionals;
- It is the largest and busiest travel fair in northern Europe;
Don’t delay booking a hotel accommodation for your stay in the Finnish capital of Helsinki. With our team of friendly and professional reservations agents, all your arrangements will be handled swiftly and excellently. In addition, since we have secured rooms in the city long before the event, we can offer the best discount rates on the market. So, be sure that the custom offers our company can create for you are the right choice!
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Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2026
16.01.2026 to 18.01.2026 mark the new dates for the Matka Nordic Travel Fair. The travel fair will take place at Messukeskus Helsinki as a live exhibition.
On foot:
Not advisable when travelling from Helsinki Airport
50 minutes when travelling from Helsinki Central Station
By car:
15 minutes when travelling from Helsinki Airport
10 minutes when travelling from Helsinki Central Station
By public transport:
45 minutes when travelling from Helsinki Airport
40 minutes when travelling from Helsinki Central Station
Hotels near matka
| Hotel | Stars | Distance to fair | City | Price | ||
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Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo, an IHG Hotel | 0.01 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden Espoo | Espoo | on request | Request | ||
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Scandic Pasila | 0.95 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki | 4.57 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Hotel Anna | 5.56 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Forenom Aparthotel Helsinki Kamppi | 5.26 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Scandic Helsinki Aviapolis | 13.24 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Innotelli Apartments | 10.57 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Forenom House Helskinki | 6.36 | Helsinki | on request | Request | |
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Scandic Espoo | Espoo | on request | Request |
Matka 2023
Matka 2023 took place as a live trade show between 19.01.2023 and 22.01.2023 in the Messukeskus Helsinki. The event site did not feature Covid-19 safety measures because the country lifted its pandemic-related restrictions. The edition was attended by more than 900 exhibitors from 70 countries and over 50,000 visitors.
Matka 2024
The 2024 edition of Matka was a live trade fair hosted between 18-01.2024 and 21.01.2024 in Messukeskus Helsinki. It received more than 50,000 visitors. They examined the wares of approximately 900 exhibitors from around 70 countries.
Matka 2025
The 2025 edition of Matka was hosted between 17.01.2025 and 19.01.2025 in Messukeskus Helsinki as a live trade fair. The event was attended by 850 exhibitors from around 70 countries and over 56,000 visitors. This represented an 11% increase in visitor attendance compared to previous editions.
