Top 10 coffeehouses in Linz ideal for studying and learning,” or "Study-friendly coffeehouses to check out in Linz," or "Top coffee spots for academic pursuits in Linz"
Linz, a vibrant university city in Austria, is home to a variety of study cafes that cater to students' needs. Whether you're seeking a quiet spot for focused work or a lively environment to fuel your creativity, Linz offers a diverse range of cafes to suit every preference. Here's a list of ten cafes that stand out for their free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and conducive study environments.
- Lentos Restaurant / Café / Bar - Located at Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, this establishment offers an extensive menu, a terrace with a view over the Danube, and free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal spot for long study sessions.
- Café Schadzi - Situated at Mozartstraße 19, this café caters to vegetarians and vegans with oriental breakfast, cakes, tarts, chocolate brownies, and cupcakes. It's open Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 to 19:00 and on Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00.
- Café Traxlmayr - Established in 1847, this café located at Promenade 16, 4020 Linz, is a timeless favourite. It offers homemade pastries, warm desserts, and excellent coffee, and provides free Wi-Fi. The café is open from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 22:00 and on Sundays from 9:00 to 22:00.
- The Kaffeeladen - A cozy café located at Graben 34, 4020 Linz, is open from Monday to Friday 07:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00. It offers a wide selection of coffee specialties, Panini's, Bagel, sweet treats, and soy milk.
- Lentos Restaurant / Café / Bar - Although mentioned earlier, it's worth noting that this establishment is also open on Sundays from 9:00 to 18:00.
- Café Gerberei - Popular among students, this café is located at Pfarrplatz 10a, 4020 Linz, and is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00 to 19:00 (closed on holidays).
- Die Bohne Linz - This café offers an extensive tea and coffee menu, various cakes, tarts, bagels, baguettes, and a sunny terrace. Although the exact opening hours may vary, it's worth checking out.
- tiktak Café - This café offers fair-trade coffee, delicious brunch options, and snacks, and has a daily changing lunch menu from 2:00 PM onwards. It's located next to the Landestheater and is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 07:00 to 17:00.
- Café Volksgarten - Located at Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz, this café offers coffee from their own roasting, homemade pastries, savory delicacies, and a terrace for studying. The café is open from Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 18:00.
- Kaffee Glockenspiel - This café-bar, located at Hauptplatz 18, 4020 Linz, offers a wonderful view of Linz's main square, free Wi-Fi, snacks, homemade pastries, and excellent coffee. It's open from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 22:00 and on Sundays from 10:00 to 22:00.
Apart from these, the JKU Teichwerk, located at Altenbergerstraße 69, 4040 Linz, is another popular study spot. It's open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 22:00 and on weekends from 9:00 to 15:00.
For STUWO Linz residents, the Learning Lounge in their dorm is a cozy study spot, perfect for a change of scenery without any travel time. While it's not an outdoor seating area, it's a great option for those living in STUWO dormitories.
- If you're interested in food and drink options, Lentos Restaurant/Café/Bar at Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1 caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarians and vegans, in addition to offering a comprehensive study environment.
- For those pursuing a lifestyle centered on education and self-development, the JKU Teichwerk at Altenbergerstraße 69, 4040 Linz, provides an excellent study environment for students of the Johannes Kepler University, offering extended study hours and a change of scenery for residents of STUWO Linz dormitories with the Learning Lounge in their dorm.