Prague
There’s a vast selection of secondhand CDs, LPs and videos to browse here, representing a wide range of genres. Czech and Western pop jostle with jazz,…
Must-see shopping in Central Europe
Dresden
You can fully prepare yourself for a hike in Saxon Switzerland, as well as for an expedition to the Amazon jungle or arctic tundra, in this giant store…
Budapest
This chain of pawn and second-hand shops, with a number of branches around town, is a fun place to browse for trinkets and treasures, especially if you…
Berlin
Berlin-born Claudia Skoda has been a local design icon since the 1970s, when she used to party with David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Global fashionistas pop by…
Kreuzberg
In her little shop, Doritt Körzell has shown a steady hand at making clued-up locals look good in fashionable yet affordable threads for over 20 years…
Prague
One of the city's best art and architecture bookshops is located on the upper floor of the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. There's a wide selection of…
City West & Charlottenburg
Vendors vie for your euros with yesteryear's fur coats, silverware, jewellery, lamps, dolls, hats and plenty of other stuff one might find in granny's…
Friedrichshain
As its name implies, most threads sold at this secondhand boutique are in subdued colours, whether it's jet black, charcoal grey or midnight blue. All are…
Berlin
Trend chasers could probably spend hours flicking through this gallery-style assortment of cool, obscure and small-print magazines from around the world…
Warsaw
Need an exquisite chandelier or a metal light fitting? Pick up a Gothic or fin-de-siécle number at this family-run business that has been going since 1941…
Kreuzberg
At this alternative sex shop with a feminist slant, you can stock up on vegan condoms, Kegel balls, menstrual cups, dildos in all shapes, sizes and…
Vienna
Alexandra Höller is passionate about Austrian produce and stocks a beautiful range of the best. Take home unusual bounty such as apricot-seed or saffron…
Prenzlauer Berg
Viva vintage! With its selection of the most beautiful things from the '60s and '70s (especially from East Germany), this place is a tangible reminder of…
Berlin
Drink in the calming Zen atmosphere in this apothecary-style concept store that stocks dozens of hand-selected whole-leaf and hand-processed tea varieties…
Friedrichshain
If you're a fan of Montecristo, Cohiba or Romeo y Julieta, you can indulge your passion in this upmarket cigar boutique with a 60-sq-metre humidor…
Bratislava
There's a souvenir to fit every size of luggage space at Folk Folk, from big embroidered rugs to art-deco pendants and cherry-wood hair accessories…
Staré Město
Arguably the best place in Prague to pick up books on Czech art and photography you simply won't find anywhere else. It stocks everything from large…
Berlin
Ex-MTV editor Leyla Piedayesh makes spot-on urban fashion that beautifully reflects Berlin's sassy, unconventional and bohemian spirit. Originally known…
Ljubljana
Part of a French chain, this shop has gone totally local and sells the finest oils from around the country, including olive oil from Slovenian Istria, the…
Vienna
Two levels of books, homewares (scented candles, arty posters) and designer clothing (stylish jeans, modish boots) make Kauf Dich Glücklich an indie…
Vienna
Established in 1873 as a men's hat maker, this Viennese company has revived its manufacturing to once again produce its distinctive Mauerer Herrenhut, a…
Castle District
For both contemporary and traditional fine porcelain, there is no other place to go but Herend, Hungary’s answer to Wedgwood. Among the most popular…
Zürich
In a land famous for its watches, there are bound to be a few used ones, and that's precisely the focus at this hole-in-the-wall shop. Owners Anton Beal…
Friedrichshain
No matter if you're a dedicated rockabella or just want to look good at the next theme party, this boutique will kit you out with petticoats, sailor…
Vaduz
Wondering what to take home from Liechtenstein? Head here, where everything is either Liechtenstein made or Liechtenstein designed, Europe made. Opposite…
Hamburg
What began as an obsession with world-renowned Danish furniture-maker Finn Juhl has turned into a more open love affair with Danish design in general…
Vienna
A massive vinyl collection, loads of new vinyl and a sociable atmosphere make a trip to Rave Up a real pleasure. The store specialises in indie and…
Prague
With a lovely setting amid the plane trees beside the striking Church of Sts Cyril & Methodius, Karlín's farmers market is an enjoyable place to browse…
Malá Strana
Spreading through several ground-floor rooms of a Malá Strana townhouse, this 'pop-up shop' run by the Chemistry Gallery showcases the best of Czech art…
Graubünden
The Heidi Shop and Information Centre in Maienfeld is the place to head to if you're into Heidi and want to purchase Heidi paraphernalia, such as T-shirts…
Trier
Over 250 craft beers are stocked at this specialist boutique, most of them German, such as liquorice oatmeal stout from Pax Bräu, Sunday Pale Ale from And…
Berlin
It's always worth popping by this key gallery to sniff out the latest names in contemporary art. Its founder, Gerd Harry Lybke, has a knack for…
Warsaw
With a clever logo made up of both Latin and Cyrillic script, Robert Kupisz's unisex streetwear is deliberately designed to be oversized and super casual…
Berlin
If you worship at the altar of hedonism, you’ll appreciate the wide range of luxe erotica and kink couture in this classy shop decked out in sensuous…
Berlin
Sleek, minimalist and gallery-style, No 74 is the first adidas select store in the world and the holy grail for kool kids in search of the latest footwear…
Vienna
Farmers' store Helene stocks top-quality regional produce. Alongside fruit and vegetables, dairy products and meat, you'll find Joseph Brot vom Pheinsten…
Budapest
Hungary’s only parfumier, Zsolt Zólyomi, creates scents at his atelier-shop, as well as selling cutting-edge, animal-friendly perfumes from around the…
The Black Forest
Opposite the Benedictine monastery, Klostermühle has been filling the lanes of the Altstadt with the comforting aroma of freshly baked spelt loaves from…
Staré Město
With young children it's hard to pass this highly visible toy shop in Celetná street where the focus is firmly on traditional Czech wooden toys. It's also…
Vienna
A must for coffee-table connoisseurs, this lofty 250-sq-m space, with zinc shelves (to reflect light) and baroque touches, has a serious collection of…
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