Kaffeehaus am Emmasee

Kaffeehaus am Emmasee is a protected heritage building with traditional German architectural features located directly on the north shore of Emma Lake within Bürgerpark. The building includes indoor seating areas and a terrace overlooking the water, allowing visitors to enjoy both the lake and the surrounding park landscape.

The building was designed by Heinrich Müller in 1867 as a modest wooden structure on Emma Lake and underwent expansion in 1874 to accommodate growing numbers of visitors. This early enlargement reflects how quickly the Bürgerpark area gained popularity as a leisure destination.

The coffee house serves as a meeting point where locals gather for coffee and conversation, especially on sunny days when the lakeside terrace fills with people. Visitors experience how this place anchors community life and connects residents to outdoor leisure in the urban park.

The location is accessible throughout the year, though the warmest months offer the most pleasant experience when the lakeside terrace is fully usable. The site is easily reached on foot and features accessibility features for visitors with varying mobility needs.

The nineteenth-century wooden building takes its name from the neighboring Emma Lake, along whose shore it directly sits. This proximity to the water was central to the original concept of placing a public gathering space at this precise location.