Warsaw
International brands such as Cos and Muji form part of this compact boutique mall that has a swirling line of neon decorating its facade. Rummage around…
Must-see shopping in Central Europe
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…
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…
Kraków
This small private art gallery features the work of well-known Polish painters working from the 1930s to the present day. The gallery is particularly…
Carpathian Mountains
This sparsely furnished, stylish little retail gallery sells the work of Maciej Habrat, a second-generation Krosno glass-blower whose colourful plates,…
Kraków
Be sure to peek in here at Paon, one of only a handful of women's clothing shops in town to focus exclusively on garments and accessories made by…
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…
Warsaw
At this gallery you can admire and buy ceramics by some of Poland's leading contemporary potters and artists. Items include gorgeous hand-painted vases by…
Karlovy Vary
The Moser company opened its first shop in Karlovy Vary in 1857 and by 1893 had established a glassworks in the town. Less than a decade later Moser…
Krems an der Donau
A wonderfully kitsch- and junk-free showcase of quality Austrian craftsmanship, spanning traditional clothing, fabrics, scarves, jewellery and kitchenware…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
This great designer-owned shop stocks an enviable supply of clothing and accessories from young contemporary Hungarian designers: Tomcsányi retro and…
Munich
Part of a small national chain, Pick & Weight sells top-notch vintage clothing for between €25 and €95 per kilo. The men's and women's attire, plus…
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…
Ljubljana
This gift shop-cum-art gallery-cum-fashion designer opposite the cathedral and Central Market sells handmade items that put a modern spin on traditional…
Budapest
Are they hats or is it art? We’ll say both. The limited headgear at this small gem of a boutique, which comes in a wide range of colours and fabrics, is…
Staré Město
This airy, minimalistic gallery-shop presents carefully selected items from Czech designers, predominantly interior design pieces, jewellery and clothing…
Warsaw
This branch of the art dealership sells mainly reprints of works by famous Polish artists and illustrators, such as Rafał Olbiński and Edward Dwurnik…
Kraków
Very cool craft-beer shop, located in a quiet corner of the Nowa Huta industrial suburb. More than 300 different beers on offer, including many local…
Český Krumlov
This cramped corner at the foot of the castle steps is crammed with a mixture of militaria, old musical instruments, collectables and genuine antiques. If…
Northern Hungary
This wonderful new shop sells homemade yoghurt and various types of sheep and cow's milk cheese, including a braided smoked yellow variety called…
Ljubljana
Only fair-trade products make it to the shelves of this socially conscious enterprise, be it coffee from Uganda, spices from Sri Lanka, baskets from Ghana…
Warsaw
Every square inch of this Aladdin's Cave of a shop is packed with antiques and curios, including jewellery, folk and religious art, military medals,…
Kreuzberg
This well-hidden outpost has been on the cutting edge of electronic music for about two decades and is a must-stop for fans of techno, house, minimal,…
Bratislava
Woodcarving, pottery, weaving and other traditional Slovak art forms unfold expertly at this crafts cooperative. It's as much a gallery as a place to…
Warsaw
Cloudmine promotes women's fashion, accessories and design goods by Polish designers and artists. It has its own brand of clothing, which you can check…
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,…
Ljubljana
Dušanka Herman's scrumptious painted silk accessories include unevenly cut ties and scarves for men and daringly coloured dresses for women. Just try to…
Warsaw
Owned by the Association of Polish Artists and Designers, this excellent gallery sells a broad range of original contemporary Polish art by its members,…
Kraków
Poles are recognised around the world for the quality and artistry of their poster art. You'll find some of the best historic and retro posters as well as…
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…
Budapest
This shop specialising in 'sustainable Hungarian design' sells fashion and accessories as well as natural cosmetics. Earnest and admirable and very high…
Warsaw
The best place in Warsaw to source an original or reprint of classic Polish-designed posters. The selection is impressive and it also stocks a decent…
Schleswig-Holstein
Rum sold from the Braasch distillery, one of few still operating in town, can be tasted and bought at this tiny store on the main pedestrian thoroughfare.
Ljubljana
With a large selection of items from the 1950s and '60s, this long-established shop is among the best and most helpful antique galleries in town.
Northern Hungary
This is the only place in Hollókő where ceramic pots and plaques are made and fired on-site, in a workshop below the store.
Lugano
Look for the giant Parma hams and salumi dangling in the window of this irresistible delicatessen.
Graz
The most popular market on the west side of the Mur, with some fantastic cafe-bar stalls for a pit stop.
City West & Charlottenburg
Germany’s first concept mall opened in 2014 in a smoothly rehabilitated 1950s architectural icon nicknamed 'Bikini' because of its design: 200m-long upper…
Castle District
Tucked inside a private ground-floor flat, LoveBug Vintage is a treasure trove of clothing, jewellery and accessories. Sprawling over three rooms, this…
Vienna
Film fans will recognise Teuchtler Records from Richard Linklater’s classic 1995 Vienna homage Before Sunrise – the promotional poster still hangs…
