Vienna
Reached by a beautifully ornate wrought-iron staircase, this is one of Vienna’s most lavish retail experiences. The collection of Biedermeier pieces, Loos…
Must-see shopping in Austria
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Vienna
Some 5000 bee colonies and 600 beekeepers harvest honey within Vienna's city limits, including on the rooftops of the Rathaus, Staatsoper,…
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Vienna
One of the best flea markets in Europe, this Vienna institution adjoining the Naschmarkt's southwestern end brims with antiques and Altwaren (old wares)…
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Vienna
Vienna’s most prestigious providore brims with quality foodstuffs from around the world (over 17,000 products in all). Chocolate and confectionery…
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Linz
An apricot-coloured former salt warehouse now houses this spectacular gourmet emporium selling all-Austrian products from small producers. Browse for…
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Vienna
Founded in Germany in 1880, Steiff is widely regarded as the original creator of the teddy bear, which it presented at the 1902 Leipzig Toy Fair: an…
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Vienna
Some of the world's finest chefs use the oils and vinegars from this cornerstone of the Naschmarkt. At his Vienna distillery, Erwin Gegenbauer makes over…
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Vienna
Long-lost recipes for traditional sweets and all-natural ingredients including Austrian sugar (produced from sugar beet) are used by this 'sugar workshop'…
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Salzburg
Pistachio, nougat and dark-chocolate dreams, the Mozartkugeln (Mozart balls) here are still handmade to Paul Fürst’s original 1890 recipe. Other…
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Vienna
Furniture, lamps, rugs, vases, jewellery, watches, graphic art, bags, even bicycles are among the creations you might find on display at 'The Workbench'…
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Klagenfurt
On Thursday and Saturday mornings head to the Benediktinerplatz for a feast of local cheeses, salamis, fruit and veg at this superb market. Around the…
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Vienna
Recycled design, ecology and social responsibility underpin the quirky designs at Gabarage. Old bowling pins become vases, rubbish bins get a new life as…
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The Salzkammergut
A super-stuffed – but far from stuffy – vintage emporium, with a range of housewares, ephemera, furniture and clothes spread over several rooms and lined…
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Graz
The extravagantly carved neobaroque oak facade of this historic bakery comes complete with a gold-plated double eagle above the entrance, testament to its…
Vienna
Das Möbel showcases some of the coolest and most-original furniture in Vienna. Local artists and designers fill the place with their latest innovations…
Vienna
A wonderland of craft beers, this emporium stocks over 1000 labels from at least 125 different breweries in more than 70 styles, with more being sourced…
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Vienna
With its hexagonal skylight, allegorical sculptures and beautifully lit arcades in Italian Renaissance style, Palais Ferstel hearkens back to a more…
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Vienna
Over 170 stalls fill the area between Thaliastrasse and Ottakringer Strasse every Saturday in what is Vienna’s largest street market. It’s an enthralling…
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Vienna
A jewel box of a chocolate shop, with ceramic-tiled floors, mint-green cabinets and a dazzling array of handmade truffles and pralines, Bonbons Anzinger…
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Vienna
Ask the Viennese who makes Austria's best jam and you'll invariably hear 'Staud's'. Hans Staud is rigorous about sourcing the finest ingredients for his…
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Vienna
Cheese aficionados find it nearly impossible to tear themselves away from this venerable Naschmarkt stand, which has been in this spot for four decades…
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Vienna
Violets, forest strawberries and cherry blossom, mint and oregano – Michael Diewald makes the most of what grows wild and in his garden to create…
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Vienna
Fronted by a butter-yellow facade, this wonderful little shop crams in a huge selection of all-organic Austrian cheeses made by small artisan dairies…
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Salzburg
Embracing the Tracht (traditional costume) trend is Ploom, where designer Tanja Pflaum has playfully and successfully reinvented the Dirndl. Her boutique…
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The Salzkammergut
Ingrid Thallinger's beautiful textile pieces are sold at this stylish little shop and include hats, scarves and jersey tops and bottoms made by hand and…
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Vienna
The Dorotheum is among the largest auction houses in Europe, and for the casual visitor it's more like a museum, housing everything from antique toys and…
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Vienna
Austrian and global celebrities – Beyoncé include – head to this one-off boutique for stunning sunglasses and prescription eyewear. It was founded in the…
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Vienna
Viennese women's fashion label Schella Kann shuns current trends, instead creating its own. Collections change seasonally; innovative designs have…
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Innsbruck
If you've ever wished to bottle the pure, fresh scent of the Alps, someone has already done it – fragrances inspired by those meadows, crisp air and…
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Vienna
Runway is a launching pad for up-and-coming Austrian fashion designers, whose creations sit alongside those of their established compatriots. Framed by…
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Vienna
Founded in 1770, Rozet und Fischmeister supplied the imperial court, and is today run by the sixth generation of the same family. It uses time-honoured…
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Vienna
Bauern (farmers) join the usual market traders every Friday and Saturday morning, when local farmers come to town to sell their meats, dairy, fruit and…
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Altwiener Christkindlmarkt auf der Freyung
Vienna
A small but particularly atmospheric Christmas market in the Freyung passage that specialises in high-quality crafts. There's also a traditional cultural…
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Krems an der Donau
A wonderfully kitsch- and junk-free showcase of quality Austrian craftsmanship, spanning traditional clothing, fabrics, scarves, jewellery and kitchenware…
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Linz
Marshmallows, gummy bears and boiled sweets (many with cute designs, from fruits and flowers to owls, cats, lions and pandas) are handmade at this…
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Graz
Manfred van den Berg has collected a wonderful assortment of spices as well as producing a couple of house-blend gins. Stock up on olive oils, chocolates,…
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Vienna
A favourite of students, this small market occupies a corner of the Altes AKH university’s largest courtyard. There are farm animals and a horse-drawn…
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Graz
The most popular market on the west side of the Mur, with some fantastic cafe-bar stalls for a pit stop.
Vienna
Film fans will recognise Teuchtler Records from Richard Linklater’s classic 1995 Vienna homage Before Sunrise – the promotional poster still hangs…
Vienna
Sneakers are displayed in gallery-like surrounds here: the stylish shop with reclaimed oak floors and industrial ducting doubles as an exhibition space…
