Must-see shopping in Central Europe

  • Vitkac

    Warsaw

    Browse four floors of international luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen and Giorgio Armani at this uber-swanky mall – even if the…

  • Bonbons Anzinger

    Vienna

    A jewel box of a chocolate shop, with ceramic-tiled floors, mint-green cabinets and a dazzling array of handmade truffles and pralines, Bonbons Anzinger…

  • Sljedzik

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Several cuts above the typical souvenir joint, this fascinating shop is filled with artful handicrafts, foodstuffs unique to the region, local microbrews,…

  • Cepelia

    Warsaw

    Established in 1949, Cepelia is dedicated to promoting Polish arts and crafts, stocking its shops with woodwork, pottery, sculpture, fabrics, embroidery,…

  • Szpeje - Nowa Huta

    Kraków

    Small vintage gift and design shop, located inside the Museum of the People's Republic of Poland, featuring eye-catching retro ceramics and glassware of…

  • Staud’s

    Vienna

    Ask the Viennese who makes Austria's best jam and you'll invariably hear 'Staud's'. Hans Staud is rigorous about sourcing the finest ingredients for his…

  • Dušní 3

    Staré Město

    Established as an alternative to the superbrand stores on nearby Pařížská, this welcoming boutique offers a range of ready-to-wear fashion and accessories…

  • Max Chocolatier

    Zürich

    Of all of Zürich's tempting chocolatiers, Max has the edge. This chic Old Town boutique has a fabulous array of beautifully packaged bars, truffles and…

  • Käseland

    Vienna

    Cheese aficionados find it nearly impossible to tear themselves away from this venerable Naschmarkt stand, which has been in this spot for four decades…

  • Blühendes Konfekt

    Vienna

    Violets, forest strawberries and cherry blossom, mint and oregano – Michael Diewald makes the most of what grows wild and in his garden to create…

  • Käseschatztruhe

    Vienna

    Fronted by a butter-yellow facade, this wonderful little shop crams in a huge selection of all-organic Austrian cheeses made by small artisan dairies…

  • Acephala

    Warsaw

    With collections inspired by women's-rights campaigners and the likes of French avant-garde photographer and writer Claude Cahun, Monika Kędziora's…

  • DecoDialogue

    Warsaw

    Specialising in homewares by Polish craftspeople, DecoDialogue has enthusiastic staff who are delighted to chat about their carefully selected range of…

  • Rózsavölgyi és Társa

    Budapest

    Housed in Béla Latja’s Rózsavölgyi House, a wonderful example of early modernist architecture, this is a great choice for CDs and DVDs of traditional folk…

  • Kauf Dich Glücklich

    Berlin

    What began as a waffle cafe and vintage shop has turned into a small emporium of indie concept boutiques with this branch being the flagship. It's a…

  • Ploom

    Salzburg

    Embracing the Tracht (traditional costume) trend is Ploom, where designer Tanja Pflaum has playfully and successfully reinvented the Dirndl. Her boutique…

  • Max Chocolatier

    Lucerne

    For some of the most fabulous chocolate you are ever likely to taste in Switzerland, make a beeline for Max, which has carved out a name for itself in…

  • Der Kleine Laden

    The Salzkammergut

    Ingrid Thallinger's beautiful textile pieces are sold at this stylish little shop and include hats, scarves and jersey tops and bottoms made by hand and…

  • Hundt Hammer Stein

    Berlin

    Kurt von Hammerstein has a nose for good literature beyond the bestseller lists. Feel free to browse through this stylish lair with word candy from around…

  • Dorotheum

    Vienna

    The Dorotheum is among the largest auction houses in Europe, and for the casual visitor it's more like a museum, housing everything from antique toys and…

  • Victorinox

    Central Switzerland

    Handy and brilliantly compact, Swiss army knives can be bought at the source at Victorinox’s factory shop, 650m southwest of Hauptplatz. Karl Elsener…

  • Schau Schau

    Vienna

    Austrian and global celebrities – Beyoncé include – head to this one-off boutique for stunning sunglasses and prescription eyewear. It was founded in the…

  • Parta

    Bratislava

    Take Slovak folk culture home with you, in the form of painted eggs, embroidered tote bags, delicate lace and straw figurines. This attractive handicrafts…

  • Schella Kann

    Vienna

    Viennese women's fashion label Schella Kann shuns current trends, instead creating its own. Collections change seasonally; innovative designs have…

  • Chocofacture

    Budapest

    Some people say the chocolate this small shop makes and sells is the best in town. Handmade chocolate bonbons are filled with a selection of fresh…

  • Obchod s Uměním

    Prague

    The ‘Shop with Art’ specialises in original paintings, prints and sculpture from 1900 to 1940, when Czech artists were at the forefront in movements such…

  • Acqua Alpes

    Innsbruck

    If you've ever wished to bottle the pure, fresh scent of the Alps, someone has already done it – fragrances inspired by those meadows, crisp air and…

  • Runway

    Vienna

    Runway is a launching pad for up-and-coming Austrian fashion designers, whose creations sit alongside those of their established compatriots. Framed by…

  • Mysia 3

    Warsaw

    International brands such as Cos and Muji form part of this compact boutique mall that has a swirling line of neon decorating its facade. Rummage around…

  • Rozet und Fischmeister

    Vienna

    Founded in 1770, Rozet und Fischmeister supplied the imperial court, and is today run by the sixth generation of the same family. It uses time-honoured…

  • Bauernmarkt Yppenplatz

    Vienna

    Bauern (farmers) join the usual market traders every Friday and Saturday morning, when local farmers come to town to sell their meats, dairy, fruit and…

  • Raven Gallery

    Kraków

    This small private art gallery features the work of well-known Polish painters working from the 1930s to the present day. The gallery is particularly…

  • Glass Studio Habrat

    Carpathian Mountains

    This sparsely furnished, stylish little retail gallery sells the work of Maciej Habrat, a second-generation Krosno glass-blower whose colourful plates,…

  • Paon Nonchalant

    Kraków

    Be sure to peek in here at Paon, one of only a handful of women's clothing shops in town to focus exclusively on garments and accessories made by…

  • Porcelanowa

    Warsaw

    At this gallery you can admire and buy ceramics by some of Poland's leading contemporary potters and artists. Items include gorgeous hand-painted vases by…

  • Moser Glasswork Shop

    Karlovy Vary

    The Moser company opened its first shop in Karlovy Vary in 1857 and by 1893 had established a glassworks in the town. Less than a decade later Moser…

  • Volkskultur

    Krems an der Donau

    A wonderfully kitsch- and junk-free showcase of quality Austrian craftsmanship, spanning traditional clothing, fabrics, scarves, jewellery and kitchenware…

  • Pick & Weight

    Munich

    Part of a small national chain, Pick & Weight sells top-notch vintage clothing for between €25 and €95 per kilo. The men's and women's attire, plus…

  • Naschkatze

    Linz

    Marshmallows, gummy bears and boiled sweets (many with cute designs, from fruits and flowers to owls, cats, lions and pandas) are handmade at this…

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