Must-see shopping in Central Europe

  • The Barrel

    Interlaken

    Stock up on local Swiss and international craft beers at this retro-rustic store. You can find locally brewed and distilled Rugenbräu beers and whiskies,…

  • Blázek

    Pécs

    Pécs has been renowned for its leatherwork since Turkish times and you can pick up a few bargains in several shops around the city; try Blázek, which…

  • Kloster Shop

    Tyrol

    Marmalade, juice, honey, liqueurs and schnapps made on the Stift Stams premises can be bought from the Kloster shop, plus bread that's freshly baked here…

  • Galerija Rustika

    Ljubljana

    This attractive gallery and shop, with wooden floors and a really ‘rustic’ feel, is good for folk art. Conveniently located in Ljubljana Castle.

  • Rätische Gerberei

    Chur

    Upstairs at this shop between the train station and the Old Town are mountains of fluffy sheepskins, while downstairs are genuine cowbells for a fraction…

  • UVR Connected

    Friedrichshain

    This local label designs urban fashions for people with a penchant for classic designs and subdued colours. All clothing is designed in Berlin and…

  • KABAK

    Warsaw

    Super-colourful Polish design socks in lots of fun patterns, plus scarves, belts and other fashion accessories, are sold by this brand whose philosophy is…

  • Galeria Wileńska

    Warsaw

    Pretty much all your shopping needs will be met by this modern mall that includes many international fashion brands, the hypermarket Carrefour, and plenty…

  • Fruth

    Vienna

    The inimitable Eduard Fruth creates edible works of art, including strawberry tartlets, rich truffles, feather-light eclairs, and chocolate flavoured with…

  • Wine Point Dvor

    Ljubljana

    Just up from the Dvorni Bar, this small but perfectly formed and independently run shop has a large selection of wine as well as fruit brandies.

  • Kleidoskop

    Frankfurt am Main

    Women's clothes, shoes, handbags and belts by Frankfurt's young, up-and-coming designers are stocked at this stark, stylish boutique, along with a handful…

  • Mo61 Perfume Lab

    Warsaw

    The staff at Mo61 will help you create your own unique perfume from the bottled scents they have produced in Grasse in the south of France. It's all very…

  • Hanse CD Im Hanse Viertel

    Hamburg

    Not for music streamers: this exquisite little shop huddled amid some very posh brethren sells predominantly classical and jazz CDs and DVDs with rare and…

  • Salzburger Heimatwerk

    Salzburg

    As well as knocking fabrics into Dirndls and other dapper traditional costumes, Salzburger Heimatwerk does a fine line in local handicrafts, schnapps,…

  • s'Culinarium

    Innsbruck

    The charming Herby Signor will help you pick an excellent bottle of Austrian wine at his shop-cum-bar. s’Culinarium also stocks other Tyrolean…

  • Dárius Antiques

    Budapest

    This shop sells antique furniture, paintings, glass, porcelain, clocks and weapons; it’s a good option on V Falk Miksa utca and the owner is particularly…

  • Tiger Fink

    Zürich

    Parents – as well as travellers searching for a perfect imported baby gift – will love the huge, colourful selection of kids' clothing, books and toys at…

  • Nudel Manufaktur

    Vienna

    Pasta, noodles, dumplings, gnocchi and pestos and sauces, all lovingly handmade with local ingredients and available to take away, including as gifts and…

  • Wohnen und Spielen

    Frankfurt am Main

    A Frankfurt institution, this toy shop has been delighting kids for decades with handcrafted dolls, pull-along wooden toys, teddy bears and jigsaws as…

  • Kastner & Öhler

    Graz

    Graz' main department store is the glamorous Kastner & Öhler, just north of Hauptplatz. There's a dedicated hiking and climbing section, with its own …

  • Le Verre en Cave

    Geneva

    A great resource for wine lovers, with dozens of vintages from Switzerland and 10 other countries, and a 'try-before-you-buy' selection of 32 wines…

  • Galeria SAS

    Gdańsk

    The quality oil paintings at this commercial gallery make unique and interesting souvenirs. All are by local artists and the owner is very knowledgeable…

  • Demmers Teahouse

    Warsaw

    Stocking well over 100 different types of teas and infusions, as well as all the accoutrements needed for a splendid tea party, Demmers is a top spot for…

  • Alte Hofapotheke

    Salzburg

    For a whiff of nostalgia and a packet of sage throat pastilles, nip into this wonderfully old-fashioned, wood-panelled pharmacy. Salzburg’s oldest, it was…

  • Krupka

    Hamburg

    Stylish shoe heaven: rare brands of women's shoes plus Krupka's own designs are sold in this leather-scented shop. It's one of many alluring boutiques in…

  • 18sedem3

    The Julian Alps

    A central farmers-market foodstore, just next to the TIC. Stocks loads of delicious locally made products like honey, cheese and edible oils, as well as…

  • Studio Koder

    The Julian Alps

    Of all the lace shops in town, we like the superior Studio Koder, a small, but stylish shop across from the TIC – the quality is unimpeachable, and there…

  • Landolt-Arbenz

    Zürich

    In business since 1882, this distinguished old stationery shop displays a mind-boggling collection of fine pens, inks and art supplies across its two well…

  • Asortyment Shop

    Kraków

    This small gift and souvenir shop features handcrafted and other items made exclusively in Poland, including distinctive pottery and plates from the town…

  • L’Épicerie

    Heidelberg

    In a courtyard off Hauptstrasse, L’Épicerie is filled with luscious pralines, spices, oils and preserves, and accoutrements such as pepper mills, mortars…

  • Königsbau Passagen

    Stuttgart

    Overlooking Schlossplatz is the classical, colonnaded Königsbau, reborn as an upmarket shopping mall, the Königsbau Passagen.

  • Pracownia Sztuki Dekoracyjnej

    Warsaw

    The oldest bronze-metal foundry in Warsaw, in business since 1862. Pick up exceptional pieces in the shape of candleholders, mirror and picture frames,…

  • Rathaus Galerien

    Innsbruck

    High-street shops, boutiques and cafes line this swank glass-roofed mall, where you can break up shopping with a drink at 360°.

  • Mayersche Buchhandlung

    Cologne

    Huge bookstore with a cafe, a good range of English-language books and an entire floor dedicated to children's books and toys, complete with carousel and…

  • Market

    Eastern Slovenia

    This busy outdoor market has plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and is also a good place to pick up jams, honey and other foodstuffs sold fresh by local…

  • Flohschanze

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Hamburg's best flea market is nirvana for thrifty trinket hunters and vintage junkies, with hundreds of vendors holding forth outdoors in the hip…

  • Klosterladen St Peter

    Salzburg

    Sidling up to Stiftskirche St Peter, this monastery shop stocks everything from hand-carved angels and rosaries to gentian syrup, monastic beer, wine and…

  • Wenger

    Salzburg

    Wenger stocks figure-hugging Lederhosen for ladies and Dirndls, from below-the-knee Heidi to thigh-flashing diva creations trimmed with ribbons and lace.

  • Bürkliplatz Flea Market

    Zürich

    Rummage to your heart's content for everything from second-hand jewellery, records, clothes and ceramics to rare antiques at the city's leading flea…

  • Jan Kielman

    Warsaw

    The Kielman clan has been making fine men's leather shoes and accessories since 1883. Their products aren't cheap, but you’ll probably have them for life.

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