Kraków
Stary Sklep – the 'Old Shop' – toes that fine line between antique and junk shop. Indeed, you can expect to find just about anything here, from old rugs,…
Must-see shopping in Central Europe
Cologne
With a branch in Berlin, this small indie boutique chain now supplies the same quality threads, accessories and jewellery to Cologne's fashion-forward men…
Vienna
'Eco-urban steetwear' here spans hoodies and pullovers to T-shirts, jackets, shorts and pants, plus accessories such as beanies, caps and scarves from…
Bratislava
Founded in the mid-19th century, this intriguing bookshop peddles second-hand and rare books, with tomes on Slovak folk culture and history, and some…
Munich
Anyone with an admiration for top-quality design from Germany and further afield should make a beeline for this store. Last-a-lifetime household items…
Prague
Reputable dealer of antiques, including watches, furniture, glass and other decorative items, displayed in several rooms that stretch nearly a block. The…
Vienna
Founded in 2010 by two graphic designers, Patrick Bauer and Georg Leditzky, this wood-panelled store is filled with European-made homewares, posters,…
Kreuzberg
Beautifully renovated, this historic market hall is like a giant deli where vendors ply everything from organic sausage to handmade cheese, artisanal…
Budapest
Hungarian handicrafts guaranteed to put a smile on your face, from brightly painted ceramic figures to jewellery boxes, mugs and acrylic paintings. All…
Vienna
Tracht (traditional Austrian clothing) for men, women and children fills the racks at Lanz. Browse for Lederhosen, Dirndls (women’s traditional dress) and…
Krems an der Donau
This traditional outfitters will set you up with handmade Dirndl and Ledehosen for a few hundred euros, but the beautiful creations are great to browse,…
Vienna
Doris Bittermann designs and sews seasonal fashion ranges at her Vienna studio that she sells here in her boutique. Her eco-inspired neo-vintage women's…
Warsaw
Taking its name from the old Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych (Bureau of Artistic Exhibitions), a state body during communist times, BWA showcases the work of a…
Malá Strana
Traditional Bohemian glass-making meets modern design in this stylish shop founded by US designer Karen Feldman. In addition to hand-blown designer…
Zürich
Brilliant colours and bold patterns distinguish the work of Swiss-born, New York–trained clothing designer Andrea Hinnen. Chat with the artist herself…
Warsaw
Living up to its name, the Polish Poster Gallery stocks a broad collection of locally produced posters, both originals and cheaper new prints. A…
Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr von Bassermann-Jordan
German Wine Route
One of Deidesheim's oldest and most prestigious wineries, dating back nearly three centuries, produces exceptional Riesling and sauvignon blanc in…
Prague
The women's clothing label Jakoby, by local designer Kristýna Bratinková, is all about structure and simplicity. Her pieces feature strong lines, durable…
Warsaw
Darling of Warsaw's fashion scene, Ania Kucsyńska crafts womens' clothes that are both elegant and sporty. Her collections are inspired by strong female…
Trier
Stock up on everything you need for a vineyard hike or other outdoor activities at this independent outdoors shop. Along with clothing and footwear, it…
Staré Město
Hidden away on the 1st floor of an arcade just off Jílská, this place is stocked with CDs and LPs of indie, punk, hip-hop, techno and other genres. It…
Friedrichshain
Wrapped around leafy Boxhagener Platz, this fun flea market is just a java whiff away from oodles of convivial cafes. Although the presence of pro vendors…
Warsaw
Highly popular with locals is this weekly farmers market held in the red-brick Fort Legionów, which was built by the Russians in the 1850s (and now owned…
Budapest
A world of Hungarian cuisine awaits in Hecserli, where helpful staff wax lyrical about the freshly pressed, potted, homemade and home-grown products. Ham,…
Interlaken
Amid Interlaken's ocean of tourist kitsch, this store stands out with its terrific selection of regional products from the Bernese Oberland. Take home…
Geneva
Oil, vinegar, wine, spirits, liqueurs and whiskies are the specialities of this captivating boutique in Eaux-Vives. A rainbow of liquids sit in attractive…
Vienna
Iconic furniture from the 1900s to 1970s, by names such as Eames, Thonet and Mies van der Rohe, fills this massive space. Even if you’re not planning to…
Budapest
With a positively enormous antique showroom (some 2000 sq metres) in a series of cellars near the Parliament building, Pintér has everything – from…
Berlin
Artesanal edibles and drinkables made in Berlin are the ammo of this little shop tucked into a back courtyard of the Hackesche Höfe. From honey to gin,…
Friedrichshain
Low-key and friendly, this pioneer on Wühlischstrasse (aka Friedrichshain's 'fashion mile') is great for kitting yourself out head to toe with affordable…
Kraków
The city's most atmospheric and historic place to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers is this sprawling covered market, which dates back to the…
Zürich
If only every neighbourhood had such an ethically minded cafe-store as Foifi. Zero waste is the concept – bring your own bags and fill up with organic,…
Budapest
For old maps and antique and second-hand books in Hungarian, German and English, try the ‘Central Antiquarian Bookshop’. Established in 1891, it is the…
Vienna
This upmarket Konditorei (cake shop) offers 40-odd varieties of beautifully decorated handmade chocolates, pralines and truffles – some of which qualify…
The Julian Alps
This appealing place specialises in all-natural herbs, whether for teas or aromatherapy. You'll need to ring or email ahead, but once you're here, you…
Bremen City
Watch this gold and silver jewellery being made right in the studio in the window. Choose from necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings – in interesting…
Staré Město
An Austrian jewellery maker famed for enamel work, Frey Wille produces a distinctive range of highly decorative pieces. Its traditional paisley and…
Pécs
The Sunday flea market, about 3km southwest of the inner town on Megyeri út, attracts people from the countryside, especially on the first Sunday of the…
Ljubljana
This pleasingly jumbled, old-school bookstore advertises itself as a shop 'for readers'. There's mainly used books on the shelves, with some titles in…
Castle District
Once known as the Budapest Wine Society, this place has a dozen or so retail outlets in the capital with an exceptional selection of Hungarian wines. No…
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