Haga and Giant Cinnamon Buns
Gothenburg's oldest quarter of wooden houses and cobbled lanes - the home of fika and the famous plate-sized Haga cinnamon bun.
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Haga is the oldest quarter of Gothenburg, a district of cobbled lanes and low wooden houses saved from demolition and turned into a cosy, cafe-filled neighbourhood. It is the city's fika heartland, famous above all for the hagabulle, a cinnamon bun grown to the size of a dinner plate.
What you actually see
- The giant cinnamon bun - the plate-sized hagabulle at the district's cafes.
- The wooden quarter - the cobbled lanes and low timber-and-stone houses.
- Cafes and fika - the many cafes that make it a coffee destination.
- Craft and vintage shops - the small independent stores along the lanes.
When to go
Year-round; daytime, when the cafes and shops are open, and a warm bun is best in the cold. Weekends are lively but busier.
Honest expectations
It is a charming but touristy district, so it can be busy and prices reflect it. The giant bun is a fun novelty more than the finest baking. It is a stroll-and-fika area rather than a place of big sights.
Nearby
The Skansen Kronan fortress overlooks it; central Gothenburg and Liseberg are close.
What to pack for Haga and Giant Cinnamon Buns
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
