Must-see shopping in Central Europe

  • Mühlbauer

    Vienna

    This large boutique of Austrian milliner Mühlbauer uses materials such as felt, alpaca, mohair, rabbit, suede, cashmere, straw, seaweed, fur, merino and…

  • Marionety Truhlář

    Malá Strana

    This palace of puppetry stocks traditional marionettes from more than 40 workshops around Czechia, as well as offering DIY puppet kits, courses on puppet…

  • Ampelmann Berlin

    Berlin

    It took a vociferous grassroots campaign to save the little Ampelmann, the endearing fellow on East German pedestrian traffic lights. Now the beloved cult…

  • Fesch'Markt

    Vienna

    Austria's young creative makers emerge from their studios with over 200 stalls selling design, fashion, food, drinks and produce. It's held over three…

  • Pro QM

    Berlin

    This treasure trove is squarely focused on the printed word (much of it in English) in design, art, architecture, pop and photography, with a sprinkling…

  • Charaktery Design Store

    Prague

    In 2018 Charaktery was started by six designers who banded together to open a shop. Now it's a collective showroom and workshop, offering a rare…

  • Gurmet Pasáž Dlouhá

    Staré Město

    Prague's foodie scene attains its apotheosis in this quite upmarket, art-deco arcade dedicated to fine food. As well as eateries such as Naše Maso and…

  • Grober Unfug

    Berlin

    Fans of international comics and graphic novels can easily lose a few hours browsing around this very cool repository of books, DVDs, soundtracks and…

  • Hala Mirowska

    Warsaw

    Despite much of its main hall having been converted into a modern supermarket, Hala Mirowska is worth visiting for its architecture alone. The ornate red…

  • Contigo Fairtrade Shop

    Hanover

    Buy gifts with a good conscience at this fair-trade shop featuring the work of craftspeople from around the world – India, Thailand, Colombia, Chile and…

  • Tita Berlin

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Kerstin Jannsen has been designing sturdy, no-nonsense yet chic bags since 2003. All styles – from soft imitation leather shopping totes to children's…

  • Raster Gallery

    Warsaw

    A pioneer in promoting the Central European contemporary art scene, Raster represents stellar local artists such as Rafał Bujnowski and international…

  • Loden-Plankl

    Vienna

    Kit yourself out Von Trapp family–style at this 1830-founded institution full of handmade embroidered Dirndls and blouses, capes, high-collared jackets,…

  • Das Neue Schwarz

    Vienna

    'The New Black' stocks a changing array of vintage clothes, shoes and accessories from some of the fashion world's biggest names: Jean Paul Gaultier,…

  • Motto

    Kreuzberg

    Embark on a journey of discovery in this charmingly messy temple to the printed word. In an old frame factory, Motto stocks hundreds of distinguished…

  • Super Concept Space

    City West & Charlottenburg

    On the upper floor of the stylish Bikini Berlin concept mall, this 'supermarket' combines design, fashion, food and drinks under one industrial-chic roof…

  • 1. Absinth Depot Berlin

    Berlin

    Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Oscar Wilde are among the fin-de-siècle artists who drew inspiration from the ‘green fairy’, as absinthe is also known…

  • Overkill

    Kreuzberg

    What started as a graffiti magazine back in 1992 has evolved into a top spot for sneakers, streetwear and graffiti supplies. Browse an entire wall of…

  • Empik

    Warsaw

    Empik stocks a decent selection of English-language books and magazines, as well as stationery and CDs.

  • Vom Fass

    Vienna

    Austrian specialities filling the shelves of this gourmet shop include Styrian pumpkin-seed oil, blueberry balsamic vinegar, Alpine herbal liqueurs from…

  • Pivní Galerie

    Prague

    If you think Czech beer begins and ends with Pilsner Urquell, a visit to the tasting room at Pivní Galerie (the Beer Gallery) will lift the scales from…

  • Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    With its mind-boggling assortment of Yuletide decorations and ornaments, this huge shop lets you celebrate Christmas every day of the year. Many of the…

  • Bursztynek

    Warsaw

    Shops selling jewellery, trinkets and object d'art made from Baltic amber are common around the Old Town. This one on Central Sq offers a wide range of…

  • Hautnah

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Given the sort of city Berlin is, sooner or later you may just need to update your fetish wardrobe, and Hautnah’s three floors of erotic outfits should do…

  • Töpferei Maurer

    Frankfurt am Main

    At this traditional Sachsenhausen ceramics manufacturer, you can buy an authentic Bembel made either here on the premises or at Töpferei Maurer's larger…

  • Antikvita

    Prague

    This antique shop is a collector’s delight, crammed with cases and cabinets overflowing with vintage toys, model trains, dolls, coins, medals, jewellery,…

  • Aesop Mitte

    Berlin

    The first German branch of this coveted Australian beauty label is worth stopping by if only to admire the stunning Bauhaus-inspired store that's tiled in…

  • Bogen 33

    Zürich

    With its sprawling interior and industrial courtyard crammed full of antique furniture, homeware and knick-knacks, this funky home-design store below the…

  • Material

    Staré Město

    Material puts a modern twist on Czech crystal, with its oversized contemporary vases, bowls, candle holders, chandeliers and glasses, all made in North…

  • UVR Connected

    Berlin

    This Berlin-based label designs urban fashions for grown-up men and women with a penchant for classic styles and subdued colours. Each collection is…

  • Rotation Boutique

    Berlin

    An outgrowth of the Rotation record shop (a top purveyor of house and techno on vinyl in town), this shop is a platform for sustainable street fashion by…

  • Apropos the Concept Store

    Hamburg

    Perfectly at home next to the palatial Fairmont Vier Jahrseiten Hamburg, this luxury concept store pulls a fine portfolio of five-star brands – including…

  • Grober Unfug

    Kreuzberg

    Fans of international comics and graphic novels can easily lose a few hours in this very cool repository of books, DVDs, soundtracks and knick-knacks…

  • Bohème

    Staré Město

    This boutique showcases the designs of Hana Stocklassa and her associates, with collections of knitwear, leather and suede clothes for women. Sweaters,…

  • Kubista

    Staré Město

    Appropriately located in Prague’s finest cubist building, this shop specialises in limited-edition reproductions of distinctive cubist furniture and…

  • Helena Dařbujánová

    Prague

    Independent Czech furniture designer Helena Dařbujánová makes funky yet elegant retro-inspired pieces that wouldn't have been out of place in Marilyn…

  • Henzls Ernte

    Vienna

    If you're lucky, you'll see the Henzl family drying, grinding and blending their home-grown and foraged herbs and spices together with sugar and salt at…

  • Wochenmarkt Boxhagener Platz

    Friedrichshain

    This popular farmers market brings out the entire neighbourhood for fresh fare along with homemade liqueurs, a global cheese selection, exotic spices,…

  • Tribo

    Prague

    Though Tribo advertises itself as a tattoo shop, it feels more like an artists' collective, selling an eclectic range of handmade goods, ranging from…

  • Red Is Bad

    Warsaw

    The very cool video game art of Jakub Rozalski (https://jrozalski.com) is used for the images printed on some of the T-shirts and clothing produced by…

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