Where to try it: The Ringstrasse blazed a trail when it came to café construction, but just three remain of the original 30: the Art Nouveau Café Prückel; Freud's favourite, Café Landtmann; and the marble-mirrored Café Schwarzenberg. On Herrengasse, the vaulted, gilded Café Central was the elite meeting place of poets, philosophers and revolutionaries, and now commands the longest queues for entry. The red-velvet-upholstered Café Sacher on Philharmonikerstrasse is the place to try your first bite of Sacher Torte (glazed chocolate cake with apricot jam).

Said to be the oldest café on the Ringstrasse, with a marble and wood-panelled interior, the Café Schwarzenberg is one of the city’s most opulent coffee houses. It was severely damaged by the Soviets during the post-war occupation, and it was only in 1979 that it was finally renovated. There’s a wide range of rather curious (and very boozy) Viennese coffees available, but the real highlight is the hot chocolate ‘Alt Wiener Art’, served with cinnamon, vanilla and whipped cream.

Lovers of Vienna’s homegrown early-20th-century Wiener Werkstätte design style will want to visit the Café Schwarzenberg: It was the preferred haunt of Josef Hoffmann. The illustrious architect who cofounded the Werkstätte drafted many ideas there that came to fruition. Opened on the Ringstrasse in 1861, the café takes its name from the nearby square that is itself named for the Prince of Schwarzenberg, a prominent Austrian field marshal in the Napoleonic wars.

Schwarzenberg at Ringstraße, near Stadtpark, has all the features of traditional coffee houses such as Landtmann or Prückel, yet has never made it onto the tourist map and is almost exclusively frequented by locals. Dating back to 1861, the cafe still features interiors typical of the interwar period, including original tables, marble cladding and painted ceiling. The most popular dish is the beef goulash.

Located near the Hotel Imperial, this is an ideal spot for a coffee and cake or a meal after a performance at the Musikverein or Konzerthaus, both just a couple of minutes away. Open until midnight, it has a good choice of food and pastries. Wall-to-wall mirrors reflect the elegant clientele perched on dark-green leather seats.

The Schwarzenberg calls itself the oldest cafe on Vienna’s mighty Ringstrasse and a sensitive late 1970s restoration has left it with one of the most pleasing interiors amongst the grand Viennese cafes. Service is in the stately Ringstrasse tradition where the customer is expected to know his or her place and waiters of immense experience know that when things get busy, thirsty clientele and uncleared tables will both have to wait a bit. Clientele is mostly international, but I warmed to the waiters seeing them joshing with elderly Viennese regulars.

With its warm wood panels, heavy damask curtains and leather upholstered chairs Vienna's oldest Ringstrassencafé spearheads the Immaterial Cultural Heritage that added Vienna coffeehouses to the famous UNESCO list. In this coffeehouse the Arabica beans that create the Melange, Einspänner, Franziskaner, and Kapuziner to grandma's Häferlkaffee are FAIRTRADE. Mostly, locals use the Schwarzenberg for an opulent Viennese breakfast, to delve into delicious cakes, and to fuel up from 3.00 am in the morning after some busy ball nights.

Welcome to Café Schwarzenberg, where you can sip your coffee like royalty while pondering life's mysteries amidst the decorative abundance of chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and plush velvet. This Viennese gem is more than just a café; it's a time machine that transports you back to a world where powdered wigs were cool and horses outnumbered Teslas on the streets. Savor their delicious pastries, but don't be surprised if the decadent atmosphere convinces you to ditch your modern clothes for a hoop skirt or a top hat.

This coffee house was established in 1861, and interestingly, it not only attracted artistic people, but influential entrepreneurs and financiers. Comparable to a Viennese Wall Street of that time period, it was a place where businessmen gathered to compare newspaper reports, hold business meetings or simply network over a game of billiards. The famous architect Josef Hoffmann, co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte (production community of visual artists), even had his chauffeur drive him to the café daily.

I don't actually know if they had any gluten-free options in the dessert case because I visited Cafe Schwarzenberg on one of the rare occasions that I wasn't on the lookout for cake. It wouldn't have been right to ignore my sweet tooth completely though, so I ordered a hot chocolate with orange liqueur and whipped cream. I never used to like any kind of alcoholic dessert, but ever since I tried a sublime boozy hot chocolate in Kraków, I have been converted, at least when it comes to hot chocolate.

Cafe Schwarzenberg is the oldest cafe in the Ringstrasse, offering guests a relaxing respite from seeing the city’s nearby attractions. This Viennese coffee house is the ultimate example of Austrian hospitality, and its period interior features, suited waiters and marble tables make you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. Order a cup of speciality coffee, a slice of cake or a heartwarming homemade meal and enjoy one of the most historic coffee houses in Vienna’s city centre.

There are numerous cafes, such as Café Schwarzenberg and Café Prückel, where you can listen to intimate violin or piano compositions of musicians like Johann Strauss and Waltz King, as well as contemporary and classical Viennese songs by local soloists. Your hot coffee and pastry will taste even sweeter with such smooth and relaxing tunes. But if that’s not your cup of tea, there are always church concerts where choirs perform pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Vivaldi.

A gleaming, bright space with huge windows out onto the street, Café Schwarzenberg gets its fame from its location rather than circles of intellectuals, making it their second home. It was the first coffee house to open on the Ringstrasse, beginning its history in 1861. Then, as now, it catered mainly to businessmen who wanted to read their newspapers over a coffee and ponder being masters of the universe – businessmen are still there today.

Open since 1861, Cafe Schwarzenberg is famous for being the oldest cafe on the Ringstrasse, the ring road which encircles the city. Despite being open to the public when Vienna was brimming with cafe-dwelling artists, composers, writers and musicians, Cafe Schwarzenberg attracted mostly businessmen looking for somewhere to quietly enjoy their newspaper and a coffee after work. And nothing much has changed.

Café Schwarzenberg: Opened in 1861, Café Schwarzenberg is the oldest café on the Ringstrasse, the grand circular boulevard around the historic inner city. A meeting place for locals and visitors alike, it’s perfect for disconnecting, reading one of the many international newspapers available, or connecting with friends. Try their double espresso topped with whipped cream and a slice of Sisi torte.

Quite a lot has changed since Café Schwarzenberg opened its doors in 1861. Though I think one of the original waiters might still be there (and I mean that positively: a fine old gentlemen with the aura of a million served coffees). The darker decor imbues the location with a certain attractiveness for dull and wet days, and the views of old town architecture justify finding a window seat.

Café Schwarzenberg – Located on the Ringstraße but often overlooked by tourists, Café Schwarzenberg has been a beloved Viennese institution since 1861. It retains a cosy, elegant atmosphere with beautiful wood panelling and a relaxed vibe. Their Melange (an espresso with milk and milkfoam) and homemade cakes are outstanding, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into the imperial era.

Café Schwarzenberg stands as Vienna’s oldest Ringstrasse café, beloved for its traditional charm and position as a prominent meeting spot. It narrowly escaped transformation into a car dealership in 1980, preserving its historical ambiance. Today, visitors can enjoy classic coffee and tea specialties in an atmosphere that speaks to the enduring elegance of Vienna’s coffee house culture.

I know, I know, BUT when I do find a cake I like, I will tell you and everyone about it and I absolutely adored the hazelnut slice of cake at Café Schwarzenberg. Go there and get it, you will not regret a single bite I promise you!. Ordering a piece of cake varies at different establishments though and having not visited these coffee houses before may make you a wee bit confused.

I’ve visited Cafe Schwarzenberg on four separate occasions, and never had anything less than a stellar meal and experience.I loved that Cafe Schwarzenberg’s tables always seemed to be crowded with locals. I’ve had breakfast, light dinners (fantastic schnitzel), cocktails and cake at Cafe Schwarzenberg, and recommend all of them. Klimt torte at Cafe Schwarzenberg, Vienna.

What is a visit to Vienna without indulging in the sweeter things it has to offer!. The cafe culture in Vienna is legendary and no place makes you feel like a 19th-century Viennese socialite like Cafe Schwarzenberg. Situated along the Ringstraße, your imagination will roam while sipping your coffee, as you can almost picture Mahler scurrying along to opera rehearsals!

Café Schwarzenberg has been a popular meeting spot since it opened in the 19th century. It's seen many locals enjoying their conversations over traditional tea and coffee specialties. This coffee house is famed for being the oldest cafe on the Ringstrasse, though (as far as we know) it was never a favorite hangout among the 19th-century notables.

Café Schwarzenberg has always been one of the most popular places to meet among Vienna's coffee houses. It is Vienna's oldest Ringstrasse café, whose charm can be felt in all corners of the place. In 1980, Café Schwarzenberg almost became a car dealership, but the future mayor, Helmut Zilk, was just able to stop this happening.

Das Café Schwarzenberg ist nicht nur das älteste, sondern auch eines der letzten Ringstraßen-Cafés in Wien. Hier tummeln sich Tourist*innen, aber auch Wiener*innen, die das etwas verstaubte, aber doch prunkvolle Ambiente schätzen und lieben. Hohe Räume, große Luster, dunkles Holz und Leder, eine gut gefüllte Kuchenvitrine, …

Enjoy conversations and business meetings over traditional coffee and tea specialties and fine pastries.Kärntner Ring 17, 1010 Viennawww.cafe-schwarzenberg.at +43 1 512 89 98[email protected] Opening timesMo – Fr, 07:30 – 00:00Sa – Su, 08:30 – 00:00Piano music Th, Fr 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Sa, Su 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

If I could pick just one coffee house in all of Vienna to spend half a day people watching it would be Cafe Schwarzenberg. This traditional coffee houses has long been a favourite of artists and musicians and has one of the most photogenic interiors without too many crowds. Kärntner Ring 17, 1010 Wien

Café Schwarzenberg might be the most photogenic coffee house in all of Vienna. It’s a traditional café where the people-watching is great and there is a longstanding tradition of writers, artists, and musicians. It’s also less crowded than the likes of Café Central, though feels just as special.

Café Central - one of the most famous cafés located in the Neo-Renaissance Palais Ferstel and a meeting place for historical figures (Stefan Zweig, Sigmund Freud, Adolf Loos and Leon Trotsky), we recommend booking in advance on the website cafecentral.wien

Established in 1861, Café Schwarzenberg survived two wars and 10 years of Soviet occupation and can still be found at a central location. It succeeded in preserving the typical feel and atmosphere of a traditional Vienna Café for more than 150 years.

This is the place to go if you’re both a coffee and a dessert connoisseur. They have fruity cakes, nutty cakes, mousse cakes, and fresh, and a variety of coffee and teas to go with them. So now you know where to go for the best cakes in Vienna.

This is the oldest cafe along the Ringstrasse; the large boulevard that circles Vienna. This Vienna restaurant first opened its doors in 1861. The old-style interior will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time in the best possible way.

Among the cafés which offer regular music performances are the Café Schwarzenberg (Sundays 11am–1pm), Café Ritter (Thursdays 3pm–6pm), Café Sperl (Sundays from 3.30pm) and Konzert-Café Weimar (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 4pm–8pm).

Café Schwarzenberg is a very nice coffeehouse with an original 1900’s interior, including the furniture. Don’t miss the “Damensalon”‘s stunning tables (turn left upon entering). This place is popular with locals and tourists alike.

A leisurely afternoon spent in the cozy warmth of a café, perhaps Café Sperl or Café Schwarzenberg offers a nostalgic journey back to the city’s intellectual heyday.