Café Culture

An essential part of any trip to Vienna is a culinary tour through some of the city’s landmark cafés. More than just restaurants, Vienna’s cafés have been gathering places for the famous—Mahler, Freud, Klimt—and for the notorious—Hitler and Lenin. Today, Vienna’s cafés are the perfect spot to meet with friends, read the newspaper, or play chess, all while enjoying the pastries of your dreams. During your stay in Vienna, we’ll introduce you to some of the best spots where you can absorb Vienna’s café culture. Sit back, relax and say “Ahhhhhhhh.”