Koblenz, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany
Janas Katzencafé
Janas Katzencafé is a cat cafe room inside the Koblenz animal shelter (Tierheim Koblenz), run by the Tierschutzverein Koblenz und Umgebung on Zaunheimer Straße in the Rübenach district on the western edge of the city. Opened in July 2025 and named in memory of Jana, the cat-loving daughter of the family who funded it, it is a decorated lounge where visitors sit with coffee, tea and small snacks while shelter cats roam freely and choose whether to come over, play or watch. The cats live at the shelter and are looking for homes, so a visit is also a relaxed way to meet a cat before adopting, but guests who only want to spend time with the cats are welcome. Visits are by appointment only, booked by phone, and only a few places are given out each afternoon so the cats are not overwhelmed. The cafe is staffed by volunteers.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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