Uppsala Cathedral dominates the skyline at 118.7 metres. Construction began around 1270 and the church was consecrated in 1435; since then it has hosted royal coronations, burials and defining moments in Swedish history. After exploring its chapels and treasury, the closest break is at Katedralkaféet, in the 18th-century building beside the main entrance. For a riverside terrace and a wider pastry counter, Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri is a short walk away.
Fika is more than a cup of coffee: it is a social pause often paired with something sweet, such as a cinnamon bun, a semla in season or a pastry. Katedralkaféet keeps things simple with coffee, Swedish pastries, sandwiches and light lunches; its advantage is staying within the cathedral quarter, and groups can book meals outside opening hours. Güntherska brings the experience closer to the bakery, combining sourdough breads, handmade pastries, lunches and cakes, with products that change throughout the year.
The difference is also about pace. The cathedral café is practical for a short stop and has visitor restrooms in the same building, while Güntherska is better for lingering or sitting outdoors beside the water. Public comments about both places praise the cakes and coffee; the first has some reports of uneven service, while the second is often commended for quality and setting, though some find certain flavours very sweet. The river terrace is appealing, but tables can fill at busy times.
One planning detail needs attention: the church’s two official pages publish different hours for Katedralkaféet. Its dedicated café page says 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday to Friday and until 5 p.m. at weekends; the general opening-hours page says 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily. Confirm before going. Güntherska lists 9 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at weekends. Both cafés are within walking distance of the cathedral; choose between immediate convenience and a longer fika beside the Fyris.
Katedralkaféet is the closest stop; Güntherska pairs handmade pastries with a riverside terrace. Confirm the cathedral café’s hours.
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Katedralkaféet is in the 18th-century building beside the cathedral’s main entrance, so taking a break does not mean leaving Uppsala’s monumental quarter. The cathedral stands 118.7 metres tall, is the highest church in the Nordic countries and began construction around 1270 before its consecration
Coffee, Swedish pastries, sandwiches and light lunches in an 18th-century building
Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri
Östra Ågatan 31, 753 22 Uppsala, Suecia
Güntherska looks out towards the Fyris River from Östra Ågatan 31, making it an appealing stop for anyone leaving the cathedral and continuing on foot through Uppsala. The business presents itself as a historic confectionery dating to 1870 and run by fifth-generation bakers; its full name, Hovkondit
Swedish fika, handmade pastries and a terrace beside the Fyris River
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website of Katedralkaféet ↗
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Destination Uppsala · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Katedralkaféet ↗
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Uppsala Cathedral / Church of Sweden · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Katedralkaféet ↗
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Uppsala Cathedral / Church of Sweden · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri ↗
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Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri ↗
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Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri ↗
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Destination Uppsala · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Destination Uppsala · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Uppsala Cathedral / Church of Sweden · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Uppsala Cathedral / Church of Sweden · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Opiniones de Katedralkaféet, Domkyrkoplan 7 ↗
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Restaurant Guru, datos de Google · Accessed October 11, 2026
La ficha de la cafetería en esa dirección mostraba 4.1/5 en 208 opiniones de Google en la consulta del 11/10/2026; visitantes destacan pasteles y ubicación, con opiniones mixtas sobre el servicio.
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Opiniones y ficha de Güntherska, Östra Ågatan 31 ↗
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Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri, datos de Google · Accessed October 11, 2026
La web oficial muestra 4.4/5 en 2,334 opiniones de Google y comentarios sobre repostería, calidad y matices de dulzor; consultada el 11/10/2026.
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Opiniones de Katedralkaféet, Domkyrkoplan 7 ↗
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Restaurant Guru, datos de Google · Accessed October 11, 2026
Valoración agregada de Google para la cafetería exacta y síntesis de comentarios sobre pasteles, ambiente y servicio.
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Opiniones de Güntherska, Östra Ågatan 31 ↗
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Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri, datos de Google · Accessed October 11, 2026
La página oficial muestra reseñas de clientes vinculadas a Google para la sede del río.