Warsaw
This gallery is a good place to hunt down original Polish poster prints and graphic art, both originals and reproductions.
Must-see shopping in Central Europe
Lugano
Divine chocolates, divinely wrapped or sold in slabs in the case of Läderach make this a must for lovers of chocolate.
Gdańsk
A branch of the national Polish arts and crafts chain and hence the most obvious place to head for Kashubian trinkets.
Salzburg
A mouse-sized Austrian cheese shop, crammed with creamy alpine varieties, holey Emmental and fresh cheese with herbs.
Budapest
Wave is an excellent outlet for both Hungarian and international indie guitar music. Good selection of T-shirts, too.
Interlaken
One of the best chocolatiers in town. You'll find delectable bars, pralines and truffles, all attractively packaged.
Niki de Sainte Phalle Promenade
Hanover
A subterranean shopping strip of mainstream brands running below the street radiating straight off the Hauptbahnhof.
Salzburg
For a fusion of modern and traditional Trachten outfits in myriad colours, try the midrange Forstenlechner.
The Black Forest
You can watch chocolate being made and scoff delectable beer-filled pralines at Schau-Confiserie Heinzelmann.
Salzburg
Lanz is just the place if it's a tight-fitting traditional Dirndl or a snazzy felt hat you're after.
Budapest
'Map King' stocks a wide variety of maps, globes and guidebooks, and its staff are helpful and knowledgable.
Budapest
This branch of the BÁV antiques chain is good for knick-knacks, porcelain, glassware, carpets and artwork.
Stuttgart
Böhm is a foodie one-stop shop with regional wine, beer, chocolate and preserves, and an appetising deli.
Librairie-Galerie Bernard Letu
Geneva
Distinguished Old Town bookseller with a superb collection of large-format art books and other treasures.
Vienna
This friendly and thoughtfully stocked bookshop stocks a grand collection of LGBT magazines and books.
Ljubljana
Come here for antiquarian and secondhand books. There’s a good selection of antique maps upstairs.
Warmia & Masuria
Tidy branch of the national handicrafts chain selling a wide range of souvenirs from across Poland.
Budapest
A large, three-floor branch of the nationwide chain of bookshops, opposite Nyugati train station.
Linz
Pralines, bonbons, jellies and marshmallows are among the delights at this nostalgic sweet shop.
Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg
Munich
Traditional and contemporary porcelain masterpieces by the royal manufacturer. Prices are high.
Poznań
This large shopping mall is in the city centre, with a useful supermarket for self-catering.
Munich
Large flea market held outside the Olympiastadion most Fridays and Saturdays.
Prague
Vinohrady's grand old market hall dates from 1902, but in recent times it has struggled to find a purpose. The interior has now been given a lavish…
Prague
Right beside the metro and one of the city's busiest tram stops, this five-storey monolith is no mere retail outlet. Oh no. It's a cultural phenomenon too…
Kraków
This flea market at the centre of Kazimierz is best on Saturday and Sunday mornings, when it's crammed with stalls selling everything from clothing to…
Budapest
Best appreciated from the opposite side of the Danube, the 'Whale', a striking glass structure, was designed by Dutch architect Kas Oosterhuis and built…
Prague
Belda is a long-established Czech firm dating from 1922. Nationalised in 1948, it was revived by the founder’s son and grandson, and continues to create…
Staré Město
Souvenirs have now almost completely taken over at this one-time fruit-and-veg market. While the shops on either side of the street sell entirely…
Prague
The 'House of Porcelain' is a kind of factory outlet for the best Czech porcelain makers, including Haas & Czjzek and Thun, both of which are based in…
Prague
Handmade fiddles decorate the interior of this old-fashioned violin workshop where Karel and his assistants beaver away making and repairing instruments…
Berlin
It took a vociferous grass-roots campaign to save the little Ampelmann, the endearing fellow on East German pedestrian traffic lights. Now the beloved…
Ljubljana
This is a good shop for distinctly Slovenian (and affordable) folk craft such as Prekmurje black pottery, Idrija lace, beehive panels with folk motifs,…
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