Altmann & Kühne

Around 50 types of the finest pralines have been on offer here since 1928, making ideal souvenirs for any visitor to Vienna. The Viennese confectioner’s handmade specialty is known as Liliput confectionery and it is still made according to an original recipe.

• Web:

  www.altmann-kuehne.at

• E-mail:

  info@altmann-kuehne.at

• Address:

  Graben 30, District 1, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 533 09 27

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)

Augarten Porcelain Flagship Store

Founded in 1718, the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory is the second oldest in Europe. Now, as then, porcelain is made and painted by hand. This makes each piece unique. You can buy one of the artworks that are on display or ask for luxury, personalised porcelain items. The Porcelain Museum is located in a wing of Schloss Augarten, amidst the former imperial gardens. Permanent and temporary exhibitions walk visitors through the history of porcelain making in Vienna since 1718.

• Web:

  www.augarten.com/en

• E-mail:

  wien1@augarten.at

• Address:

  Spiegelgasse 3, District 1, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 512 14 94

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Tram: 31; Bus: 5A (Obere Augartenstraße) or Underground; U2; Tram: 2; Bus: 80A (Taborstraße)

Blühendes Konfekt

The "blossoming confections" by artist-chocolatier Michael Diewald are unique. In his workshop in the 6th district, he crafts beautiful chocolate treats decorated with wild fruit, herbs and dried flowers. Chocolate and marzipan are organically sourced, while the berries and aromas come directly from the Viennese Woods. In the shop customers will find a selection of season treats changing throughout the year. On Thursday drop by the confectionery workshop to watch the team at work and sample the produce.

• Web:

  www.bluehendes-konfekt.com

• E-mail:

  aroma@bluehendes-konfekt.com

• Address:

  Schmalzhofgasse 19, District 6, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 660 341 19 85

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–6:30pm, Sat & Sun by appointment

• Subway:

  Underground: U3 (Zieglergasse), Tram: 5 (Kaiserstraße/Mariahilfer Straße)

Brunnenmarkt & Yppenplatz

Yppenplatz has turned into one of Vienna’s most hip and eclectic districts. The area is home to many artists' shops and independent boutiques, some of the city's most appreciated eateries and to lively and cosmopolitan markets. With its 170 market stalls, Brunnemarkt is one of the biggest permanent markets in Europe: local farmers and artisans gather here to sell their products beside stalls with Turkish and Balkan specialities. Stop by at Staud's delicatessen shop, famous for its exquisite jams and pickled vegetables.

• Web:

  www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining-dining/markets/yppenplatz-restaurants-366538

• Address:

  Yppenplatz, Brunnengasse, District 6, Vienna

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 6am–9pm, Sat 6am–5pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Underground: U6 (Josefstätter Straße)

Flea Market at Naschmarkt

There is a flea market taking place every Saturday between 6:30 am and 2 pm at Vienna’s Naschmarkt. This is the largest market of this type in Vienna and one of the best in Europe; framed by the stunning Art Nouveau buildings surrounding the square one can expect to browse for hours among the stalls selling everything from valuable antiques, furniture and china to second-hand clothing, books and records.

• Web:

  www.wien.gv.at/freizeit/einkaufen/maerkte/flohmarkt

• Address:

  Kettenbrückengasse, Vienna

• Opening hours:

  Sat 6:30am–2pm

• Subway:

  Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse)

Gerstner K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker

A former Imperial patisserie and confectionery, Gerstner has a stunning shop at the ground floor of Palais Todesco selling the best of Viennese pastry-making tradition. Here you will find the finest handmade delicacies, such as cakes, truffles, cupcakes, petit fours and pralines.

• Web:

  www.gerstner-konditorei.at

• E-mail:

  konditorei@gerstner.at

• Address:

  Kärntner Straße 51, Palais Todesco, District 1, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 526 13 61

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–10pm

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz; Tram: 2, 62, 71, D, Wien Oper (Kärntner Ring)