For fami­lies

It’s nice to come to Val­kea shop­ping cen­ter to spend a relaxing day with the whole family. Val­kea has eve­ryt­hing under one roof: a variety of shops and res­tau­rants, not for­get­ting play and rest areas. Val­kea also has its own children’s floor, which inclu­des a play area as well as good variety of sto­res.

Arri­val at Val­kea

Kaup­pa­kes­kus Val­kea is easy to reach by public trans­port, car, bike, and on foot.

When arri­ving by car, it is most con­ve­nient to drive to the Kivi­sy­dän par­king cave or Val­kea’s par­king hall. Both par­king halls have direct ele­va­tor access to Kaup­pa­kes­kus Val­kea.

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Childcare

For the Little Ones – The Family room

A quiet nur­sing and dia­per-chan­ging point, the Family Room loca­ted on the fourth floor of Val­kea shop­ping cen­ter. In the Family Room, you can have a snack and rest break for the children in a quiet, loc­ked space.

The Family Room has two nur­sing points sepa­ra­ted by cur­tains, a mic­rowave, a toi­let, a dia­per-chan­ging sta­tion, and toys for boring moments.

The Family Room is open during the shop­ping cen­ter’s hours. Ring the door­bell at the door. When the green light turns on, the door is open.

Restrooms with childcare faci­li­ties

Restrooms and childcare faci­li­ties are avai­lable on the K1 floor near the ent­rance to S‑Market Herkku, on the third floor in the res­tau­rant area, and on the fourth floor.

Play Areas

Roi­hula, 3rd floor

On the third floor, you will find the Roi­hula play area, where children can enjoy exten­ded play­time.

Res­tau­rant World Play Area, 3rd floor

In the res­tau­rant world on the third floor, there is a small play area oppo­site Wok’s.

Res­tau­rant Ros­so’s Play Area, 3rd floor

Res­tau­rant Rosso has a new and won­der­ful play area, which allows parents to com­bine play and dining.

Children’s Event Ket­tu­rieha

Ket­tu­rieha is a recur­ring event for fami­lies with children, held eight times a year with dif­fe­rent the­mes each time. The event also fea­tu­res Val­kea’s own mascot, Roihu-Kettu! Par­tici­pa­tion in the event is free.

Ket­tu­rieha Events in 2025

  • Sat, Jan 25 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sat, Feb 22, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sat, Mar 29, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sat, Apr 26, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sat, May 31, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sat, Aug 23, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • at, Sep 20, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sat, Oct 25, 10 AM – 2 PM

A Whole Floor of Children’s Clot­hing and Toys

On the third floor, you will find a diverse and high-qua­lity selec­tion of children’s clot­hing and toys. You will be ser­ved by:

Addi­tio­nally, on the first floor, you will find Flying Tiger Copen­ha­gen and Nor­mal, which offer all sorts of use­ful and fun items for the whole family.

Furt­her­more, Suo­ma­lai­nen Kir­ja­kauppa has a won­der­ful selec­tion of games, toys, and craft supplies, not to men­tion books.

All shops and ser­vices