Must-see shopping in Vienna

  • J&L Lobmeyr Vienna

    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…

  • Wald & Wiese

    Vienna

    Some 5000 bee colonies and 600 beekeepers harvest honey within Vienna's city limits, including on the rooftops of the Rathaus, Staatsoper,…

  • Flohmarkt

    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)…

  • Julius Meinl am Graben

    Vienna

    Vienna’s most prestigious providore brims with quality foodstuffs from around the world (over 17,000 products in all). Chocolate and confectionery…

  • Steiff

    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…

  • Gegenbauer

    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…

  • Zuckerlwerkstatt

    Vienna

    Long-lost recipes for traditional sweets and all-natural ingredients including Austrian sugar (produced from sugar beet) are used by this 'sugar workshop'…

  • Die Werkbank

    Vienna

    Furniture, lamps, rugs, vases, jewellery, watches, graphic art, bags, even bicycles are among the creations you might find on display at 'The Workbench'…

  • Gabarage Upcycling Design

    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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    Das Möbel

    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…

  • Beer Lovers

    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…

  • Palais Ferstel

    Vienna

    With its hexagonal skylight, allegorical sculptures and beautifully lit arcades in Italian Renaissance style, Palais Ferstel hearkens back to a more…

  • Brunnenmarkt

    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…

  • Bonbons Anzinger

    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…

  • Staud’s

    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…

  • Käseland

    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…

  • Blühendes Konfekt

    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…

  • Käseschatztruhe

    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…

  • Dorotheum

    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…

  • Schau Schau

    Vienna

    Austrian and global celebrities – Beyoncé include – head to this one-off boutique for stunning sunglasses and prescription eyewear. It was founded in the…

  • Schella Kann

    Vienna

    Viennese women's fashion label Schella Kann shuns current trends, instead creating its own. Collections change seasonally; innovative designs have…

  • Runway

    Vienna

    Runway is a launching pad for up-and-coming Austrian fashion designers, whose creations sit alongside those of their established compatriots. Framed by…

  • Rozet und Fischmeister

    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…

  • Bauernmarkt Yppenplatz

    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…

  • Altes AKH Christmas Market

    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…

  • Shopfront, Teuchtler records

    Teuchtler Records

    Vienna

    Film fans will recognise Teuchtler Records from Richard Linklater’s classic 1995 Vienna homage Before Sunrise – the promotional poster still hangs…

  • Sneak In

    Vienna

    Sneakers are displayed in gallery-like surrounds here: the stylish shop with reclaimed oak floors and industrial ducting doubles as an exhibition space…

  • Babette's

    Vienna

    'Spice & books for cooks' is the credo of Babettes, with a round-the-world tour of cookbooks to browse. On weekdays, a different lunch special (such as…

  • Entrance, Wall store

    Wall

    Vienna

    Featuring Scandinavian, French and Dutch designs from labels such as Homecore, esther perbandt and Holmegaard, this open-plan lifestyle store sparsely…

  • Dress selection, Elfenkleid

    Elfenkleid

    Vienna

    Selling whimsical, romantic designs, this airy atelier provides respite from the racks of glitzy Viennese ball gowns available across the city. With nary…

  • feinedinge*

    Vienna

    Sandra Haischberger's exquisite handmade porcelain reveals a clean, modern aesthetic. Her range of home accessories, tableware and lighting is minimalist,…

  • Manner

    Vienna

    Austrian favourite Manner – a glorious concoction of wafers and hazelnut cream – has its own concept store decked out in its signature peachy-pink. Buy…

  • Shakespeare & Company

    Vienna

    This wonderfully cluttered bookshop stocks Vienna’s best collection of literary and hard-to-find titles in English – history, culture, classic and modern…

  • Cafe in Burgasse 24

    Burgasse 24

    Vienna

    Creaking wooden floorboards, uneven bric-a-brac tables and winding stairways give this vintage shop and cafe a ramshackle, living-room feel. Browse for…

  • Ina Kent handbag store entrance, Vienna

    Ina Kent

    Vienna

    Designer Ina Kent handcrafts understated clutch, shoulder and tote bags from vegetable-tanned leather. Attached to the boutique is Ina's workshop where…

  • Motmot

    Vienna

    Husband-and-wife team Anna and Steve (both former graphic designers) create custom clothes with fun and flair. Each piece is screen-printed by hand on…

  • Gold'n'Guitars

    Vienna

    This is one of a kind in Vienna: owner and guitar craftsman Michael Eipeldauer restores and sells 'contraguitars', also known as a Schrammelguitar. They…

  • Schokov

    Vienna

    Thomas Kovazh turned his chocolate-making dream into reality when he opened this sleek gallery-style shop. Today, Schokov sells some of Vienna's best…

  • Altmann & Kühne

    Vienna

    This small, charming shop is the flagship of century-old chocolatier Altmann & Kühne, which produces handmade chocolates and sweets. It's located behind a…

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