Steiff Bears: "Can you bear it?" Vienna Shopping Tip by tiabunna

Shortly after our arrival in Vienna, we were wandering down the Bräunerstrasse when Pauline was grabbed by this giant bear. Well, that’s her story anyway - just as well it’s stuffed!

The bear proved to be outside the Vienna shop for Steiff Bears. Steiff, it seems, is a German company which has been making stuffed toys for over a century: I’m reliably informed that their earlier stuffed toys now are quite collectable.

Of course, if you’re looking for a “Travel Mascot” (see “Customs” tip), the Steiff shop or website may well be just the place to start!

What to buy: Stuffed toys

What to pay: Relatively little to lots!

Address: Bräunerstraße 3, A1010 Vienna
Directions: As you head up the Graben from St Stephan's, turn left up Bräunerstraße opposite Plague Monument. Steiff is on your left as you go up the street.
othercontact: email: steiffinwien@24on.cc
Phone: 0043 - 1 - 51 24 89 6
Theme: Toys and Games