The best fashion and gift stores Austria

Large bookstore on several floors with a selection of international magazines. Very wide choice of books in all fields, possibility of ordering. You will find books in all the languages and a tourist part that will fill the nomads.

This tiny antiques shop offers a whole pile of old books, postcards, graphics, drawings, photos.

One of Vienna's best-supplied CD and vinyl stores for trendy music. You'll find a wide selection of international music from all genres: electro, house, trip-hop, hip-hop, down tempo... Local productions are highlighted. Second-hand vinyls are also on sale, and flyers can be picked up at the counter to find out about the best parties in the capital. The appointment of the amateurs of electro music and of evenings and connected nights. Of course, Viennese music groups are familiar with this address.

This is the shopping mall at Vienna's main railway station, the terminus of the shuttle train from the airport. It occupies a modern building and houses a variety of fast-food stands and boutiques selling fashion, cosmetics, gourmet foods and more. We appreciate the late closing in the evening, if not the warm atmosphere: the station mall is like all the big station galleries, it's not here that you'll find conviviality. On principle, in a station, you're in a hurry! But for practical, efficient shopping, it's perfect.

The intellectual and university bookshop in the center of Vienna, right next to the university. Students are busy here. If most of the books are in German, you can find some in English or French. Nice collection of old books. This bookshop has existed since 1789. However, you should know that this Viennese intellectual heritage has lost its independence. The Kuppitsch is now one of the eight bookstores in Vienna that are part of the German Thalia chain.

The Four Paws association was founded in 1988 in Austria. Its aim is to raise funds for the animal cause. It protects pets, farm animals and wild animals such as big cats. For example, it fights against the breeding of bears in Vietnam, against the sale of monkeys as pets, and against cruelty on farms... With a strong presence on social networks, you can follow all the association's actions.

A 23,000 ^m2 temple of consumption that makes the eyes of families. This huge shopping mall was opened in 1975. Since then water has flowed into the Danube! It now houses more than 250 stores and boasts futuristic architecture. There is a hypermarket and dozens of fashion and gourmet shops, restaurants and cinemas, a games area, etc. It is the largest shopping centre in Vienna. Little charm and nothing typically Viennese, except for a few local brands, but efficient shopping.

This Viennese company, founded in 1885, continues to strive for excellence. In the 1970s, at a time when most manufacturers were relocating their production, Reiter remained in Vienna. Today, the fourth Reiter generation runs the company, which continues the tradition of welt-stitched shoes in the classic Viennese style. A range of high-quality leisure shoes, leather goods and accessories are also produced. The building, built in 1803 on the Mölkerbastei, is also well worth a visit.

An address in the Graben, where the art of aristocratic living is perpetuated. Here, exclusive made-to-measure table, bed and bathroom linen is produced. This traditional house was founded in 1720 by a Swabian linen merchant who became an important supplier to the imperial household. Today, the ^8th arrondissement workshop continues to produce bespoke monograms and embroidery. Its clientele includes royal houses the world over.

Vienna is known as Europe's most tolerant and welcoming metropolis for the LGBTQ community. And the vitality of this community is gratifying. This bookshop is distinguished by shelves dedicated to the gay and lesbian community, from literature to sociological and political works, biographies, art and photography. An area is also reserved for DVDs and CDs. Finally, this committed retailer regularly organizes events and meetings with authors.

Want a princess dress and a tuxedo to go dancing at the ball? Do as the locals do, rent your evening wear from Lamber Hofer, a venerable house opened in 1862 and still run by the founder's family. Other clothing rental stores may be cheaper, but this is the most stylish and prestigious. For the ball season, it is better to go in advance! Theatrical and film professionals also shop here.

This brand, internationally renowned for its enamel jewelry, originated in Vienna. The label was founded by artist Michaela Frey in 1951, first to produce decorative enamel articles, then jewelry. The Stephansplatz boutique is well worth a visit, even if the collections can seem rather... kitsch, with tributes to Monet, Van Gogh and Klimt. Enamel is available here in bracelets, rings, pendants, watch straps, cufflinks... Another boutique can be found on Place Albertine, in the Palais Lobkowitz.

Another Viennese house of excellence and one of the few places in the world where you can get custom-made shoes in the purest tradition. It all began in 1816: Johann Scheer opened a shoemaker's workshop in Vienna. His grandson Rudolf shook shoes for the Emperor and in 1878 became a court shoemaker. Today, the seventh generation to run the company still produces custom-made shoes for men and women. As a bonus, we offer a free "wellness service" with regular maintenance for the entire life of your shoes.

It has been in existence for some twenty years, and is still run by passionate and competent booksellers. This independent, generalist bookshop in the city center offers a wide selection of German-language books, as well as some in French and Italian. The booksellers can even order other books in French if required. We also appreciate the nice selection of postcards, ideal in case sending a "real" paper missive, just like choosing a "real" paper book, is more to your liking than the digital versions...

Thalia is a large German bookstore chain well established in Austria, which is somewhat reminiscent of the Cultura stores in France. There you can find books in all fields, articles for the fine arts, but also CDs and DVDs. The Thalia in the Mall in Wien Mitte offers wide opening hours, even on Sundays. But on Sundays, access is restricted to the book shelves only, which is enough for passengers who take their train and are looking for a book for the journey! There are two other Thalia in Vienna: one at the Danau Zentrum, the other on Mariahilfer Street.

Here, design meets art. This vast gallery exhibits artists of great variety and creativity. It specializes in original ^20th-century design, as well as contemporary productions by young artists and creators. You'll find objects, photographs, furniture... A platform for contemporary art to visit like an art gallery or to enrich your collection. Viennese design is hot!

A benchmark for traditional Austrian costumes. An address for lovers of folklore and luxurious materials such as loden, the waterproof woollen fabric typical of the Tyrol. You'll find collections of Trachten, the traditional Austrian slim-fitting jacket, and Dirndl, the local folk dress, and all the accessories that go with them, as well as hunting clothes and the famous feathers on green hats. Men's skin breeches with suspenders are not importable outside Austria, but very tempting!

A department store in the^1st arrondissement of Paris, home to almost 300 brands in fashion and accessories for men, women and children, plus departments dedicated to sports, luggage and more. We're not talking Austrian fashion here, but the mall style of international fashion, with labels that can be found in every capital city: Ralph Lauren, UGG, Michael Kors, Esprit... You'll find everything from cocktail dresses to trendy sneakers for teenagers. Several other brand boutiques in Vienna.

A chic and trendy concept-store opened by Hanea and her mother Anne, who find nuggets. You'll find clothes by young designers and cool brands, for men and women, accessories, delicate and original designer jewelry, scented candles, iPad bags, cosmetics, perfumes from Grasse in France (for example the delicious Eau de Cédrat), plates... You will leave with a bow tie for the gentleman and a soft sweater from Petits Hauts for the lady... Nothing but quality. Gay friendly.

A pretty, old-fashioned white storefront on Schottengasse, in Vienna's first district, opens in this boutique, which distributes a traditional Austrian label, made in Austria, founded in 1954. Here you can find traditional Austrian clothing for women, men and children. A sign dedicated to folklore with authentic Austrian dresses and jackets, mountain boots and hats, aprons and shawls. All in high quality materials. Possibility to rent outfits.

This shop, which has been in existence since 1980, is a benchmark for sports enthusiasts in Innsbruck. In summer, the team's new store sells and rents bicycles, mountain bikes and electric bikes, so you can discover the surrounding countryside (as an added bonus, we'll give you a map of the best routes, including degrees of difficulty!) In winter, state-of-the-art winter sports equipment will delight the most demanding: skis, snowboards, clothing, protective gear... A repair workshop and pick-up service are also available.

This shopping mall is home to a Billa supermarket and numerous clothing, make-up, home decor and multimedia stores, not to mention a tobacconist's shop. You'll find a very wide range of stores in every field. These are more affordable than the luxury brands found in downtown department stores. Brands include Swarovski, Zara, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Butler and Nespresso. And if you want to take a lunch break right in the gallery, there's also a restaurant on site.

This luxurious shopping mall with its beautiful architecture offers a cocooning atmosphere. In winter, it offers pleasant protection from the cold, and in summer from the heatwave. It's a bit like the Parisian Printemps. You'll find 50 boutiques selling fashion and accessories, cosmetics and perfumes, home decoration and design, arranged in a rotunda around a skylight. Also in the gallery, a friendly restaurant, Chilai, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Testa Rossa Caffèbar (Enzo) and Salim's Cocktailbar.

Vintage chosen for these 2 boutiques under the same banner, with thrift shops galore at very attractive prices. You'll find everything, with new arrivals arriving regularly. For example, Ralph Lauren polo shirts in bright colors, Adidas designer pieces, Lacoste items and many other brands for men and women. And when it comes to accessories, you won't be disappointed: classic or fun hats, caps, glasses, scarves, belts... In short, a little paradise for stylish bargain hunters and bargain hunters who know how to find that rare item.