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Himmelblau
A café in Währing (the 18th district): Himmelblau. The address is Kutschkergasse 36, 1180 Wien. That puts it 2.6 km north-west of Hofburg, far enough that you will want public transport.
It opens every day of the week. Across the week it opens as early as 08:00 and closes as late as 19:00. Its Google score is 4.5 out of 5, gathered from 1,231 reviews — a solid number of reviews. It is the most reviewed of the cafés in Währing, which says something about the footfall.
Within walking distance: Restaurant Bar Wilde Ehe (2 min), D.E.R. location (5 min) and Währinger Schubertpark (6 min). If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are Cafebrennerei Franze (next door) and MANANA cafẽ (2 min). See also Währing or the other coffee houses.
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Frequently asked
What are the opening hours at Himmelblau?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:00–19:00; Tuesday: 08:00–19:00; Wednesday: 08:00–19:00; Thursday: 08:00–19:00; Friday: 08:00–19:00; Saturday: 08:00–16:00; Sunday: 09:00–16:00. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.
Where is Himmelblau?
The address is Kutschkergasse 36, 1180 Wien, in Währing (Vienna's 18th district).
What should I order at Himmelblau, and how long can I stay?
The classic order is a Melange — espresso with steamed milk and foam, Vienna's cousin of the cappuccino — which arrives with a glass of water, often refilled without asking. In a traditional Viennese coffee house nobody hurries you: one coffee buys you hours and the house newspapers. When you want the bill, say "Zahlen, bitte" and pay at the table.
Is Himmelblau worth visiting?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 1,231 Google reviews — a strong score for a coffee house in Vienna. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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