Fazer Cafe

Location

Helsinki

Finland

60° 10' 6.8124" N, 24° 56' 51.2124" E

General info:

One of the most famous cafeterias in Helsinki. Karl Fazer founded this cafe here already in 1891. Today its the meeting point of todays trends and 120 year old traditions.
In addition to the cafeteria, there is also a delicatessen that sells bread, pastrys, chocolates etc.

Getting there:

Right in the center of Helsinki, easiest by foot.

Costs:

Pricy but not really more expensive than any other downtown cafeteria.

Interesting places nearby

St Isaac’s Cathedral

Saint Isaac's Cathedral is the largest Orthodox cathedral in the world. This monumental building is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint.

Catherine Palace

Also known as Tsarskoye Selo (the Emperors village), the Catherine Palace is a magnificent complex of gardens, baroque-styled summerhouses, and colorful palaces.

Peter and Paul Fortress

The Peter and Paul Fortress was made with one purpose – to protect the city of St. Petersburg. It is one of the first built structures in the area, by the order of the city’s namesake himself, Peter the Great.

Peterhof Palace

The royal court of the emperor Peter the Great, Peterhof, is often called the Russian Versailles. It is the huge complex of palaces and surrounding parks, located some 30 kilometers from the St. Petersburg center.

Palace Square

The Palace Square has been the central point of St. Petersburg since the city was built. On this place many significant events happened, including the October Revolution that changed the modern world.

Hermitage

The Hermitage is the biggest art museum in Russia and is one of the must-visit places in St. Petersburg.