Innenstadt in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Deutschlands erstes Kaffeehaus
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Germany’s first coffee house
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
1. Deutschlands erstes Kaffeehaus / Germany’s first coffee house Marker
1686 wurde in Regensburg Deutschlands erstes Caféhaus eröffnet.
In 1686, Germany’s first coffee house was opened in Regensburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. 49° 1.198′ N, 12° 5.637′ E. Marker is in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Innenstadt. It is on Neue-Waag-Gasse just west of Waaggäßchen, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance to the cafe. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Neue-Waag-Gasse 1, Regensburg BY 93047, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Neue Waag / New Weigh House (within shouting distance of this marker); Reichssaalbau / Reichssaal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Roter Herzfleck / Red Heart Spot (within shouting distance of this marker); Thon-Dittmer-Palais / Thon-Dittmer Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Barockes Rathaus / Baroque Town Hall
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
2. Germany’s first coffee house and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
3. The view of the marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
