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…
Must-see shopping in Austria
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…
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…
Vienna
Featuring Scandinavian, French and Dutch designs from labels such as Homecore, esther perbandt and Holmegaard, this open-plan lifestyle store sparsely…
Vienna
Selling whimsical, romantic designs, this airy atelier provides respite from the racks of glitzy Viennese ball gowns available across the city. With nary…
Vienna
Sandra Haischberger's exquisite handmade porcelain reveals a clean, modern aesthetic. Her range of home accessories, tableware and lighting is minimalist,…
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…
Vienna
This wonderfully cluttered bookshop stocks Vienna’s best collection of literary and hard-to-find titles in English – history, culture, classic and modern…
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…
Vienna
Designer Ina Kent handcrafts understated clutch, shoulder and tote bags from vegetable-tanned leather. Attached to the boutique is Ina's workshop where…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vienna
Everything you need to cook Austrian cuisine is here: specialised cookware such as a Spätzle Sieb (a metal press to make Spätzle noodles); pots, pans and…
Vienna
Cutting-edge creations are stocked at this eye-on-tomorrow boutique. It promotes emerging Austrian labels such as Katharina Schmid, Meshit and Sightline…
Vienna
Dörthe is the designer behind the biannual collections presented at this little boutique, which might include anything from French-style bolero jackets to…
Vienna
Viennese-designed and -made clothes for babies and children aged up to 12 years – they're both functional and playful, such as stripey tops with animal…
Vienna
It's surprising a city this enamoured with the glamorous past has few true vintage clothing stores. Spanning 1890 to 1980, the clothes here are…
Vienna
Pop into this neighbourhood Vinothek (wine shop) for tastings with the delightful Robert Sponer-Triulzi, who stocks a huge range of interesting, top…
Linz
Most of the products at this hip little concept store are made by Austrian designers, while a handful of others from Scandinavia and the Netherlands share…
Vienna
Gmundner has been manufacturing ceramics by hand since 1492, and it's estimated over 50% of Austrian households hold at least one Gmundner piece. Its…
Vienna
This much-loved confectioner is famed for its ‘LaaKronen’ – brightly coloured macarons in flavours like pistachio, lemon and strawberry, available singly…
Vienna
No matter how often you visit this boutique, you'll never see the same item twice. Owner Sophie Pollak scours the globe (in particular Asia and…
Vienna
Established in 1945, Österreichische Werkstätten is dedicated to selling work made by Austrian companies and designed by Austrian designers. Look out for…
Vienna
Homesick Anglophone expats will find all their favourites here, from UK treats including Marmite, Hobnobs, Worcestershire sauce, Cadbury chocolates, Irn…
Vienna
Unger und Klein’s small-but-knowledgeable wine collection spans the globe, but the majority of its labels come from Europe, including the best of Austrian…
Vienna
This large boutique of Austrian milliner Mühlbauer uses materials such as felt, alpaca, mohair, rabbit, suede, cashmere, straw, seaweed, fur, merino and…
Upper Austria
Kastner has been guarding a secret gingerbread recipe since 1559; sample freshly baked fruit, nut, honey and chocolate varieties at the bakery shop, or…
Vienna
Austria's young creative makers emerge from their studios with over 200 stalls selling design, fashion, food, drinks and produce. It's held over three…
Vienna
'The New Black' stocks a changing array of vintage clothes, shoes and accessories from some of the fashion world's biggest names: Jean Paul Gaultier,…
Vienna
Kit yourself out Von Trapp family–style at this 1830-founded institution full of handmade embroidered Dirndls and blouses, capes, high-collared jackets,…
Vienna
Austrian specialities filling the shelves of this gourmet shop include Styrian pumpkin-seed oil, blueberry balsamic vinegar, Alpine herbal liqueurs from…
Vienna
If you're lucky, you'll see the Henzl family drying, grinding and blending their home-grown and foraged herbs and spices together with sugar and salt at…
Vienna
Alexandra Höller is passionate about Austrian produce and stocks a beautiful range of the best. Take home unusual bounty such as apricot-seed or saffron…
Vienna
Established in 1873 as a men's hat maker, this Viennese company has revived its manufacturing to once again produce its distinctive Mauerer Herrenhut, a…
Vienna
Two levels of books, homewares (scented candles, arty posters) and designer clothing (stylish jeans, modish boots) make Kauf Dich Glücklich an indie…
Vienna
A massive vinyl collection, loads of new vinyl and a sociable atmosphere make a trip to Rave Up a real pleasure. The store specialises in indie and…
