Café Landtmann
Intangible cultural heritage come to life
This local institution is much more than a cafe – it is the archetypal Viennese coffee house. The typical proceedings and rituals of the city's coffee houses are so unique they are listed as part of Austria's intangible cultural heritage – and there is no better place than Café Landtmann to observe them. Everything, from the elegant interiors, the traditional coffees and delicious pastries served, to the unusually formal staff, makes that special cultural heritage come to life.
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