Coffeehouse Culture in Vienna

Visitors can experience a slice of Vienna’s coffeehouse culture at Cafe Hawelka, a shop that opened in 1936 and was traditionally a hangout for local artists such as singer-songwriter Georg Danzer and writer Hans Wiegel. // © 2014 Creative Commons user Gruenemann

The spacious outdoor patio at the formal Cafe Landtmann, open since 1873, is a great place for people watching. // © 2014 Cafe Landtmann

Cafe Central opened in 1876 and was a popular stop for intellectuals such as Alfred Adler and Sigmund Freud. // © 2014 Cafe Central

At Cafe Sperl, guests can play a game of pool while snacking on the shop’s famous Sperl torte. // © 2014 Creative Commons user Miguel Mendez

No trip to Vienna is complete without sampling the confections from Demel, a Vienna treasure known for its handmade sweets. // © 2014 Creative Commons user D Huiz