Vienna is a huge city so has everything you might expect in terms of shops: from small ethnic grocery outlets to flagship stores for luxury brands. But where should you focus … [Read more...] about The best places to shop
Vienna shopping
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What souvenirs should you buy?
Well, you can always go for a postcard, t-shirt or a plastic replica of Vienna's giant ferris wheel. After all, what home is truly complete without a miniature giant ferris … [Read more...] about What souvenirs should you buy?
The Naschmarkt food market
"If you're tired of schnitzel, you're tired of life", they should probably say in Vienna. But if you do fancy eating something that isn't fried pork, then the Naschmarkt is a … [Read more...] about The Naschmarkt food market
Japanese food shops
So I'm in dire need of traditional Japanese Gyoza and Yakiniku sauces, and not confident of my sauce-making skills. The obvious alternative is to pick some up from a store in … [Read more...] about Japanese food shops
When are shops open?
If you're used to 24h shopping, you might get a shock in Vienna. Store opening hours (One of Vienna's main shopping streets: Mariahilfe Straße) Travel back in … [Read more...] about When are shops open?
Bobby’s foodstore
British or American visitors to Vienna who feel a little homesick can take refuge at Bobby's Foodstore, just a couple of minutes walk from Karlsplatz in the center of … [Read more...] about Bobby’s foodstore