The Austrian capital, Vienna, attracts tourists from all over the world not only with its romantic streets, cozy cafes, architectural monuments, museums and operas, but also with a large selection of European quality goods at affordable prices. Tens of thousands of shoppers come here every year and leave a tidy sum in shopping centers in Vienna.
Vienna boom
Austria, located in the center of Europe, is the crossroads of many trade routes. This explains such a variety of products in the windows and counters of the shops, markets and shopping centers in Vienna.
Here you can find any product to your liking and price, from national souvenirs and domestic brands to world brands.
This is why Vienna is so attractive to tourists during the sales seasons, which occur annually in the summer months from July to August and in the winter months from December to February. During these months, the cost of goods is reduced by 30-80%, about which caring store owners inform guests and residents of the capital in advance.
The special period of sales is not Christmas, when people sweep everything from store shelves, but post-Christmas, when all the same customers begin to return the purchased goods back as unnecessary. Sellers have no choice but to arrange a sale of returned products. Therefore, if you are not in time for the Christmas market, do not despair - all the best is yet to come.
Purchases
Connoisseurs bring underwear from Vienna. It's not just the panties and bustiers, which are simply amazing here. Rather, we are talking about peignoirs, shirts, stylized socks, home suits, etc. In the Wolford boutique you will find lingerie and stockings, in Palmers - underwear, swimwear, home clothes. Most of these shops are located on Mariahilfer strasse, and there are also shopping centers.
You cannot leave Austria without a bag of "Swarovski" stones, but it is much more valuable to bring a pendant, bracelet or phone case with these crystals made according to your order or sketch.
Buy wines in Vienna, such as "Riesling" or "Eiswein", which are made from frozen grapes. Here you can also choose liqueurs, the most popular among Russians is chocolate "Mozart". The man's drink is "Marillen Schnaps" apricot moonshine.
You can buy local porcelain for your home or as a gift. It differs from the classic Chinese, but is in no way inferior in quality, as well as in price.
Travel Tips
If you are visiting Vienna for the first time, go to the flea market before shopping at branded stores. Here, unlike other flea markets in European cities, sellers are not Asian immigrants, but Austrian retirees who will sell you antiques or handmade souvenirs for 1-3 euros.
For active shoppers, Vienna has a number of shopping centers and brand boutiques that occupy an entire city street. During the season of discounts, you can buy very high quality items at affordable prices.
Typically, Viennese shops and hypermarkets are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
In Vienna, due to the prevailing historical circumstances, many palaces were built, where wealthy European nobles used to live. Now these architectural structures are given over to various municipal and private organizations. Fairs and sales are often held in palaces, where you can buy national souvenirs at nice prices.
