What makes shopping in Austria unique? Apart from the numerous achievements in music, art, culture and architecture, which are known all over the world, handcrafted products such as Augarten porcelain, Swarovsky crystal and of course sweets are great souveniers to take home.
Vienna
Meinl am Graben
Located right in the heart of Vienna you will find this culinary epicenter and premier address for Austria's gourmets and connoisseurs. The finest ingredients and materials from all over the world are on sale over three floors in an unparalleled atmosphere. Meinl am Graben also houses an amazing restaurant on the second floor with great views of the Graben, a wine bar in the cellar and of course – a café.
J & L Lobmeyr
Est. in 1823 Lobmeyr produced crystal and chandeliers for the Imperial court in Vienna. Also the famous chandelier at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City was created by Lobmeyr. This store, located right on Kaerntner Strasse, also offers great design by Austrian artists like Adolf Loos etc.
Manner confectionary
This flagship-store offers the perfect gift: Manner-Schnitten. Located right on Stephansplatz you find great souveniers for all your friends with a sweet tooth.
Salzburg
Mozartkugeln by Paul Fürst
This little confiserie creates the original Mozartkugel, which makes a wonderful Souvenir to bring back from Mozart’s birthplace.
Goessl – traditional outfits
Salzburg is a very traditional city. While strolling trough town you will see many people wearing traditional dresses. One of the addresses to purchase traditional clothing is
Innsbruck
Swarovski
Worldfamous for their crystal beads as well as collectable figurines. View famous pieces downstairs at the Swarovski Crystal Gallery before selecting your souvenier to take home. To learn more about the history of this famous company we suggest to go to Swarovski Crystal Worlds located just outside of Innsbruck – an easy busride away.
More information
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