The magical atmosphere of December in Zagreb leaves no one indifferent. Lively Christmas markets and snowy rooftops, thousands of Christmas lights that illuminate charming baroque streets and squares, the smell of cinnamon and mulled wine, and sweet treats that melt in your mouth - Advent in Zagreb is no less than a fairytale in motion, and will surely melt the heart of any Scrooge. However, if you seek true holiday magic, go to Vlaška street, and stop at the coffee bar Finjak.

Feel the Christmas Magic and Try Delicious Treats at Coffee Bar Finjak

We don't know if Santa's little helpers have something to do with this, but every year in December, this charming coffee bar in Zagreb magically transforms into a festive wonderland. Known as one of the most beautiful coffee bars in Zagreb, with an interior that will shine out any top European spots, Caffe Bar Finjak is the ultimate location to visit during Advent. 

It is impossible to depicture it to you with just a few words, but we will try. One step at Vlaška street, and you will see the glowy string lights calling you to get closer. Then, finally, you will get to number 78, where the Nutcrackers, gingerbreads, and candy canes await. One step further, and you are at the small terrace with shiny lights that will illuminate even the darkest winter sky. Here you can drink the best traditional mulled wine in town, which recipe is a secret. Or maybe try the delicious homemade sausages prepared by the amazing chef Nenad Komes? Or an irresistible apple tart that will melt in your mouth, made according to the finest French recipe. Yum!

And when you start feeling the winter cold, curl up under a cozy blanket the owners prepared for their guests and drink the famous Croatian drink Rakija. With an average of 40% of alcohol, and sometimes even 50-65%, it will warm you up in a second! The owners thought of every detail. The hand-painted barrels in the shape of nutcrackers by the academic sculptor Denis Svirać made even sitting at the high tables a memorable experience. 

The outdoor area of the coffee bar Finjak is a true winter fairytale, but one look at the indoors, and you will feel like you have jumped right into the Christmas snow globe. It is a perfect mix of elegant vintage pieces with the traditional Christmas color – red. Every corner of this coffee shop is picture-perfect! Details such as cute teddy bears and wooden toys, Christmas wreaths, garlands, and sparkling ornaments and bows will make anybody feel like a kid again. Here, the kids and the adults will have huge smiles on their faces. So drink the coffee or hot chocolate, take some pictures, and just sink into the magical atmosphere of the coffee bar Finjak.

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Take a little bit of Finjak's magic Home

If you want to try delicious Finjak's specialties in the warmth of your Home or Airbnb, the coffee bar also offers a ''to-go option''. So fill your Home or Airbnb with the most beautiful aromas of the mulled vine and apple pie, and enjoy Finjak's Christmas magic. 

The holiday season in the city of Zagreb is in full swing. So take an evening walk and enjoy the Christmas magic of the lights, ice skate on King Tomislav Square, try delicious treats, or have a spectacular view of the town from the Zagreb eye. And, of course, don't forget the coffee bar Finjak on Vlaška Street 78!

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