Vienna Shopping Tips by mel_bee

There is so much shopping that can be done in Vienna and it happens to be something which I quite enjoy at weekends!

If you are looking for more expensive shops then try the first district between U1 Karlsplatz and U1 Schwedenplatz on Kartnerstrasse or Rotenturmstrasse and along the Graben. Although there are now a few clothing shops which are at an affordable price, most of the shops in this area are famous Austrian names, which have been around for a long time. For Gucci, Cartier etc. try the Kohlmarkt at the end of Graben and some of the smaller streets which lead off of Tuchlauben.

For a whole street of great shops try Mariahilferstrasse, in fact this is the best shopping in Vienna with lots of cafes in between (U2 - Museumsquartier, U3 – Neubaugasse, Zieglergasse or Westbahnhof (also U6), 2a, 13a or 14a buses, trams 16 or 18 to Westbahnhof). In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the whole area becomes pedestrianised to encourage mass shopping!

If you are after somewhere slightly smaller but still good: also try Meidlingerhauptstrasse (U4 stop of the same name, U6 Niederhofstrasse, U6 Philadelphiabrucke, 10a or 59a bus, 62 tram or Badnerbahn)

Another good place with more and more stores opening up is Favoritenstrasse (U1 Keplerplatz or Reumannplatz, 6 tram, 14a bus).

For shopping centres try the Donauzentrum (U1 Kagran), Gasometer (U3) or if you take the Badnerbahn just out of the city limits to Vosendorf SCS then you will get to one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe – Shopping City Sud.

For markets try the famous Naschmarkt (look at the things to see section) or for a Turkish feel - Brunnengasse (16th, U6 Josefstädterstrasse).

And last but not least don't forget to try out the famous Christmas markets at Rathausplatz, Freyung, Spittelberg and Schönbrunn....

Shops close on Sundays and public holidays (except 8th December) although some corner shops and supermarkets at main train stations will be open. Shops are open from around 9 am until around 7pm depending on their owners!



Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

This is reputed to be one of the biggest if not the biggest shopping centres in Europe. Located outside the city, its a shopper's paradise of everything from a hypermarket to clothes to furniture to shoes.....as well as a cinema complex, a disco and lots of restaurants and bars (past IKEA). To get there take the blue/cream tram "Badner bahn" from opposite the Opera. It leaves around every 15/20 minutes throughout the day and takes around 40 minutes to get there. (Its the first stop in the outer zone and its up to you if you want to buy the extra ticket, theoretically noone ever checks but the fine is 60 Euros if you get caught). Get off at Vosendorf Shopping City Sud and follow the crowds across the car park alternatively take the very bright yellow IKEA bus next to the 59a bus stop at the Opera. You can also drive but I don't recommend this at weekends!
Don't forget shops are closed on Saturdays after 17:00 until Monday morning.



Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

A couple of weekends a year Neubaugasse is taken over by market stalls, food stalls and live street entertainment. Its a great place to find a bargain, try food from around the world and soak up the atmosphere!! The 13a bus route is stopped during this time so take the U3 to Neubaugasse, its the best way to get there. (And keep an eye on your valuables)



Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

This shopping area is located at the end of the U1 (Keplerplatz and Reumannplatz). Here you are away from touristy shops and you will find decent priced goods and a good choice of shops as well as a market area and sometimes special events such as funfairs or Italian fish markets. Don't forget to make a trip to Tichy in Reumannplatz for one of their famous icecreams if you go shopping here in the summer!! If you get peckish head for the excellent branch of Bizi pizza.



Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

If you want to get clothes from H&M, Schopps, Vero Moda, Zara, Mango or Peek and Cloppenburg, or look for a CD at Virgin Megastore, Cosmos or Saturn, if you want to eat icecream, bizzi pizza or McDonalds, if you want to buy furniture, jewellrey or souvenirs, guidebooks from Amadeus, children's toys from Muller, designer clothes, book a holiday........try Mariahilferstrasse, in fact this is the best shopping in Vienna with lots of cafes in between (U2 - Museumsquartier, U3 Neubaugasse, Zieglergasse or Westbahnhof (also U6), 2a, 13a or 14a buses, trams 16 or 18 to Westbahnhof).
Its a great shopping trip out but don't forget the shops close at 17:00 on Saturdays and don't forget the cafes along the street and on top of the Gerngross department store!!



Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

Leave a Comment

Theme: Other

I like this shop on Kartnerstrasse, the windows always have some interesting local art and design in them. Its a great place to buy presents for all occasions and I like the candles that they have as well.



Leave a Comment

Theme: Local Craft