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

Storlien

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Sjusjoen

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Ski Sunne

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SUMMIT: 1279ft
VERTICAL DROP: 869ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 2
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SUMMIT: 1220ft
VERTICAL DROP: 459ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
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Ruka

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Romme Alpin

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