Café Schwalbennest

A tiny old house turned coffee shop in the center of the city, Cafe Schwalbennest serves traditional Austrian cakes such as homemade sweet poppy seed and cheese-curd tort. It's also a great breakfast spot with regionally sourced cheese and meat. Green shutters on a red facade make Cafe Schwalbennest easy to spot, and there is an upstairs patio overlooking the River Mur, which runs through Graz.

Another option, which is situated right in the heart of the city, this friendly cafe is welcoming and homely. An ideal time to visit is during the warmer months when you can sit on the terrace in the shade and enjoy a hearty breakfast. It’s also the ideal location for brunch, with breakfast dishes prepared from the best ingredients with love and care.

Located just opposite of the Franciscan Church in the heart of the city, Cafe Schwalbennest is a local favorite. The cafe is perhaps best known for its sunny terrace overlooking the River Mur and offering a splendid view of the Kunsthaus. On their menu is traditional Austrian coffee, decent iced lattes, simple but delicious sandwiches, as well as a variety of cakes.

Direkt am Franziskanerplatz, unweit der Mur gelegen, bietet das Schwalbennest ein Stück familiärer Wohlfühlatmosphäre in Graz. Im Sommer ist vor allem der Außenbereich eine beliebte Möglichkeit zwischen sich und dem Alltagsstress etwas Abstand zu bringen. Dabei lässt sich aus einer kleinen, aber feinen Karte die passende kulinarische Begleitung zusammenstellen.

Dieses unübersehbare, rote Eckhaus-Café lockt im Sommer mit einem kleinen Sonnenbalkon, von dem aus ihr einen wunderbaren Blick auf das Kunsthaus Graz („die Saublosn“) bekommt. Doch nicht nur wegen des gemütlichen Sonnenplatzerls ist das Schwalbennest einen Besuch wert. Die Kuchen in diesem Kaffeehaus sind nämlich himmlisch und passen super zum Kaffee.

Café Schwalbennest is a charming spot located right in the old town of Graz. One of its most sought-after features is the tiny balcony seating on the first floor, where just a handful of tables offer a unique view. Getting a seat out there requires a bit of luck, as the balcony spots are limited and incredibly popular, especially on sunny days.

In the heart of the city, near the Mur River, you will spot one small house with a red facade and green shutters.This romantic place, with a terrace in the shade which makes it perfect to visit during warmer months, is perfect for brunch. The view over the river and the closeby squares are beautiful. The coffee there is very delicious.

Apart from the huge amounts of historic art all around, I would take them straight to the most beautiful café in Graz, the Café Schwalbennest. It doesn’t just do the best coffee and the best homemade cake, it also has the best view. Sitting on a balcony, you get a view over the Kunsthaus, the river Mur and the Murinsel.

Unmittelbar neben der Franziskanerkirche befindet sich das Café Schwalbennest. Die Besucher sitzen hier das ganze Jahr über wie die Schwalben dicht an dicht, trinken Chai Latte oder Gute-Laune-Kräutertee und lassen sich hausgemachte Torten im Mund zergehen. Besonders begehrt sind die Plätze im Freien.