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Sankt Peders Bageri

Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

Copenhagen, Denmark

All hail the mightiest of snails.   @sct.pedersbageriogkonditori used with permission
Step right up for all manner of treats.   @sct.pedersbageriogkonditori used with permission
Seasonal specials incorporate the sweetest of local fruits.   @sct.pedersbageriogkonditori used with permission
Sprinkles add a welcome pop of whimsy.   Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
The offerings in the pastry case rotate throughout the year.   @sct.pedersbageriogkonditori used with permission
When these cinnamon rolls are warm, there's nothing better.   Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
There's a small dine-in cafe inside.   Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
A smear of sugary icing really gilds the lily.   @sct.pedersbageriogkonditori used with permission
The cinnamon rolls aren't the only reason to come here.   Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
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Founded in 1652, during the reign of Frederick III, Denmark's oldest bakery is still beloved by locals in Copenhagen to this day. The shop has every every sort of bread and pastry one could want, from wienerbrød (known internationally as a Danish) to cream-filled fastelavnsboller (Carnival buns).

The undisputed star here though is their coils of cinnamon-scented, sugar crystal-topped dough that draw lines once a week. The onsdagssnegle, "Wednesday snail," is roughly twice the size of a normal kanelsnegle (cinnamon roll). When it debuted in 1988, the bakery only offered it on its namesake day.

Nowadays, roughly 4,000 of these fragrant buns fly off the shelves each Wednesday. They're so popular that Sankt Peders relented and made them available the rest of the week—but still offers a generous discount on Onsdag. 

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Arrive as early in the day as possible, as some of the most coveted treats tend to sell out fast.

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June 21, 2024

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