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Cafe Kobben: An Island Getaway

Escape to Helsinki's smallest island for pizza with a view! Eco-friendly dining in a historic maritime setting.

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Escape the city bustle at Cafe Kobben, a unique restaurant located on the tiny island of Katajanokanluoto. This island oasis offers stunning sea views, delicious pizzas, and a commitment to ecological sustainability, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing day trip from Helsinki.

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Local tips

  • Purchase boat tickets in advance online for a cheaper rate.
  • Consider bringing warm clothing, as the weather on the island can be changeable.
  • Check the weather forecast before your visit, as the island may close in bad weather, with refunds available for pre-purchased tickets.
  • Take your time to walk around the island and enjoy the views from different vantage points.
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Getting There

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    The only way to reach Cafe Kobben is by boat from Meritullintori. Ferries depart regularly during the summer months from Meritullintori, located just behind the Relandersgrund lighthouse boat. A round-trip ticket costs €8 online in advance or €9 if purchased on the boat. The boat trip takes approximately 10 minutes.

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Cafe Kobben, situated on the charming island of Katajanokanluoto, offers a unique dining experience just a short boat ride from Helsinki's city center. This small island, open to the public, features an old pilot house built in 1876 and a shed converted into a modern kitchen. The island itself is considered a valuable piece of Finnish maritime and coastline architectural history. Visitors can enjoy high-quality pizzas made with a special tomato-strawberry sauce, along with a selection of beers, wines, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and homemade pies. The entire island serves as a restaurant, with benches dotted around the perimeter offering stunning views of the city, the sea, and nearby islands. Cafe Kobben is committed to ecological sustainability. The island operates independently of the city's infrastructure, generating electricity with solar panels and purifying seawater with a reverse osmosis system. They also compost and recycle all waste. Katajanokanluoto itself is located in the Suomenlinna world heritage sight buffer area. The island provides a tranquil escape with the sounds of waves and birds, offering a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the Finnish archipelago.

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