Schanigarten in Vienna: 6 of the most beautiful places to enjoy the summer

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The Schanigarten, which originated in Vienna, is a special form of outdoor restaurant garden. Schanigärten can now be found all over Austria. How do they differ from a pub garden and which ones are worth a visit?

What is a pub garden?

A Schanigarten is a pub garden on public land, for example on sidewalks or at the side of the road. They are not located on the actual property of the pub, which is why they are subject to approval and fees.

The term comes from the former nickname for the youngest waiter, the so-called “Jean” or “Schani”. He was usually responsible for setting up the furniture in the outdoor area. This is where the term “Schanigarten” comes from.

The first Schanigarten in Vienna dates back to 1750 and today there are an estimated 3,500 Schanigärten in Vienna alone. We present a small selection here.

1st Ulrich and Erich

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Ulrich and Erich in the 7th district not only belong together, but are also geographically close to each other. Both have white garden furniture that will put you in a summer mood . Here you can sit among green plants and under large umbrellas with wicker lamps dangling from them. The Schanigärten also score points with their location next to St. Ulrich’s Church. You can have breakfast at Erich until 4 pm. Both restaurants have different menus, so it’s worth trying them both out.

📍Location: Ulrich: St. Ulrichsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna

Erich: Neustiftgasse 27, 1070 Vienna

🕑 Opening hours: Ulrich: Mon-Fri 07:30-01:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-01:00

Erich: Daily 09:00-01:00

2nd Treu am Platzl

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Breakfast is also available at Treu am Platzl. But you can also get food here at any other time of day. Don’t miss the strudel hour, when strudel and a hot drink are on special offer! You can enjoy this outside in the Schanigarten on the colorful chairs. You’ll feel like you’re in the jungle among all the green plants. Here you also have a view of a church, the Maria Treu Basilica.

📍 Location: Piaristengasse 52, 1080 Vienna

🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-00:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-00:00

3rd Zum Finsteren Stern

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We stick to restaurants next to churches: On cobblestones under trees, you put together your PickPickat the Finsteren Stern . You choose between various hot and cold dishes to share with friends and family. Wine is also available.

📍 Location: Schulhof 8, 1010 Vienna

🕑 Opening hours: Wed-Sat 18:00-00:00

4th Polkadot

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In the 2nd district you will find Café Ansari, where you can sample Georgian cuisine and wines. The pub garden has a romantic feel with its ornate benches, floral decorations and lamps hanging from the large trees around which you are seated. The menu changes depending on the season.

📍 Location: Praterstraße 15, 1020 Vienna

🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-23:30, Sun 09:00-15:00