Shopping in Vienna
Vienna
is justly believed to be every culture vulture's dream. A stroll down the
city's principal shopping mile, Mariahilfer Strasse, is all it takes to
understand that Vienna is the beating heart of fancy European shopping. The
exquisite window displays of specialty shops and boutiques located on the
ground floor of historical buildings make a shopping excursion in Vienna a
truly unique experience.
Fashion
If you’re set on browsing through fashion sales, the place for you to
visit is the historic centre of Vienna. Small and compact, it's located in
the exact middle of the circle formed by the Ringstrasse. You’ll find the
distances between the important shopping venues easily walkable, so there’s
no need to bring your car. The existence of many precious historical
buildings in the city centre didn't allow for the construction of enormous
shopping malls, so you’ll have to resort to boutiques. For renowned designer
labels and popular chains, visit:
- the Graben and Rotenturmstrasse (U-Bahn: Stephansplatz) with the spectacularly modern shopping centre of Haas House;
- Kärntnerstrasse (U-Bahn: Karlsplatz);
- Kohlmarkt (U-Bahn: Herrengasse);
- Favoritenstrasse (U-Bahn: Süditrolerplatz);
- Landstrasser Hauptstrasse (U-Bahn: Schlachthausgasse).
Confectionery
Among the images that spring to mind whenever Vienna is mentioned,
there's always the delicious chocolate-topped Sachertorte. A visit to one of
the outstanding confectionery shops in Vienna is an absolute must even for
those who don't consider themselves chocolate fans. A recommended sweets
shop itinerary includes the following establishments.
- Grand Cacao, situated in Schleifmühlgasse, never fails to astonish chocolate connoisseurs with such rare treats as Tuscanian choco noodles or beans with choco rasps.
- Xocolat, of the Palais Ferstel arcade, offers over 150 different types of chocolate.
- Schokoladekönig, located near St. Peter’s Church, has an in-store choco fountain into which customers can dip fresh fruit.
- Sacher Confiserie, facing the State Opera House, has been producing the most famous chocolate cake in the world since 1832.
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