Austria is a country famous for its wild natural landscapes, sparkling lakes and vast flower meadows. Vienna, the capital of Austria, is considered the capital of architectural art with world-famous works such as the Schonbrunn Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Austrian Parliament Building... This place can also be considered the capital of music in Europe with the names of geniuses such as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johans Straus...
Austria is honored to be the only country in the world where coffee drinking is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
Vienna is especially the ideal destination for coffee lovers. Coffee here is not as popular as usual but is considered a cultural feature that is preserved and honored. Austria is honored to be the only country in the world where drinking coffee is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
Coffee houses in Vienna have been famous worldwide since 1873, when thousands of people from all over the world came here during the World Expo. For the people of Vienna, coffee is not just a daily drink. It is considered a habit, a pleasure, a typical cultural feature in daily life.
Coffee is considered a habit, a pleasure, a cultural feature in daily life.
Coffee became a part of people's lives in Vienna.
In Vienna, find a coffee shop, order a hot cup of coffee, and do whatever you like. People here do not call coffee shops by their common name, but rather public guesthouses. Diners can sit for hours chatting with friends, reading newspapers and nibbling on pastries without being bothered or annoyed by waiters like in many places.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many coffee houses in Vienna were frequented by musicians, writers, scientists, politicians, etc. Many authors created their works in these public coffee houses. The culture of socializing in coffee houses has been passed down through the centuries.
The culture of socializing at coffee shops has been passed down through the centuries.
“Wiener Kaffeehauser” (coffee house) is so popular in Vienna that people say “Viennese without Kaffehauser would be like a theater without music”. No one knows when coffee became a part of the lives of the people of Vienna. Coffee houses are their second home, where they can socialize, meet and chat.
The architecture of the Kaffeehauser has a distinctive beauty that attracts with its luxurious and romantic style. The room is classic and cozy with splendid crystal chandeliers that are hundreds of years old. The marble columns stand tall like pillars supporting the sky. The high, curved dome with large classical frescoes creates an open feeling. The large windows look out onto the surrounding street to let in the sunlight. The marble tables are cool, with patterns that match the patterns on the dark upholstered chairs.
The architecture of the Kaffeehauser has a distinctive beauty that attracts with its luxurious and romantic style.
This impressive space has been preserved by the Austrian people for the past three centuries. Some famous cafes in Vienna include Hawelka on Dorotheergasse, Griensteindl on Michaelerplatz, Frauenhuber - where the genius composer Mozart created many immortal melodies...
One of the famous drinks loved by the people of Vienna is Einspänner. This is a special type of coffee, originating from a cart pulled by a horse. Nowadays, coffee is usually served in tall glasses, with black coffee at the bottom, a layer of cream, a little fine white sugar powder on top, and sometimes a small biscuit. Coffee is always served to customers with a glass of filtered water. Serving filtered water with each cup of coffee is not only a tradition, but also a way for the owner to demonstrate the quality of clean water.
One of the famous drinks loved by the people of Vienna is Einspänner.
In addition, the accompanying cakes are also a highlight. When coming to Vienna to enjoy coffee, you cannot miss the world-famous Sachertorte and Apeltrudel cakes, along with many different types of chocolate with different styles from each place.
The pastries served with coffee are also a highlight.
Travellive suggests some popular coffees that you can enjoy in Vienna:
Schwarzer: Single espresso or double espresso
Brauner: Single espresso or double espresso with cream
Verlängerter (Cafe Americano): A drink made by adding hot water to espresso for a distinct flavor
Melange: Espresso mixed with hot milk, topped with milk foam
Kaffe Verkehrt (Latte Macchiato): Espresso and milk but with more milk
Franziskaner: 1/3 coffee, 1/3 milk, 1/3 cream
Einspänner: Double espresso and water, with a little whipped cream
