Vienna's Summertime Sidewalk Cafés: As sure as springtime brings on the blooms of Vienna's flower gardens, summertime in Vienna sees something quite different springing up on Vienna's sidewalks: Between March 1 and November 15 each year, Vienna's Schanigärten (sidewalk cafés) spring to life - around 1,800 of them. So when the warm weather comes on, it's common to see locals making a beeline for a Schanigärten, or sidewalk café. These temporary outdoor cafés add to the relaxed … [Read more...]
Café Hawelka – More than a Typical Viennese Café
April 7, 2010 by
Vienna's equivalent of Paris' St-Germain des Prés Literary Cafés : If you're looking to experience a typically Viennese coffee house, Café Hawelka in the old town comes highly recommended. This classic Viennese coffee house is a legend in its own right. Located at Dorotheergasse 6 in the 1st district, this venerable institution owes its success to its prime location, excellent food and above all, the amazing people who run it, not to mention the regulars who frequent the café. Café … [Read more...]
