No matter which place you visit on holiday - from Vienna to Bregenz, you'll find everywhere shopping streets with small boutiques and large shops. And of course, always accompanied by cosy spots to grab a bite along the way! Mariahilferstraße in ViennaThe Mariahilferstraße, affectionately called 'Mahü' by locals, is located right next to Vienna's Westbahnhof. Here, in Austria's longest shopping street, almost all major department stores have their own branch. If you're looking for leather goods, furniture, accessories, books and stationery... you'll undoubtedly find something to your liking here. In addition, there are charming, small boutiques where you can find a wide variety of items. The cafés ensure that amidst all the shopping frenzy, you can also enjoy a good cup of coffee and, of course, the typical Viennese charm. Moreover, the underground is never far away - you can cover almost half of this long shopping street underground. Landstraßer Hauptstraße in ViennaAlong with the luxurious Kärntner Straße, the Landstraßer Hauptstraße ranks second. Its construction began in the 1980s, and since then, the street has been perfectly accessible by the underground. Wide sidewalks with graceful trees provide a beautiful setting, and the many shops, ranging from exclusive luxury boutiques to well-known chains, invite spending. If all that shopping makes you hungry, you can immediately indulge in fresh delicacies at the adjacent Rochusmarkt. Linzer Landstraße in LinzAfter Mariahilferstraße in Vienna, Linzer Landstraße is Austria's largest shopping street and is located near the railway station. The street runs from the baroque Hauptplatz through the centre of Linz to the Blumauer intersection. A stone's throw away is the Neue Dom, Austria's largest church. You'll find an interesting mix of international fashion chains and small shops. Be sure to visit one of the many side streets, where you often find beautiful and interesting specialty shops and boutiques. Maria-Theresien-Straße in InnsbruckTo see and be seen: in this shopping street in Innsbruck, there's a lot of strolling. With the imposing mountain peaks, the Anna column, and of course, shops, lots of shops, shopping becomes a pleasant activity for (almost) everyone. Moreover, the many medieval and baroque facades provide a stylish backdrop. The famous shopping centre Kaufhaus Tyrol is also located on this street. Kramergasse in KlagenfurtFrom Gothic to Baroque - Kramergasse, Klagenfurt's most famous shopping street, is not only the city's oldest street but was also declared Austria's first pedestrian zone in 1961. You can enjoy the beautiful baroque and Art Nouveau facades undisturbed and stroll leisurely to the Alter Platz, the historic core of the city. The old trading houses now house cosy cafés and beautiful shops. The buildings are mainly old Italian mansions from the 16th and 17th centuries. This elegant architectural style gives the shops an Italian flair. And while you're shopping, the children can have fun at 'Kinderwerk Klagenfurt'. Herrengasse and Sackstraße in GrazAround the beautiful Hauptplatz in Graz, you'll find many cozy and beautiful alleys where you can shop to your heart's content. Graz was an important trading city in the Middle Ages, and that tradition continues today. The largest shopping street is Herrengasse, with numerous shops, cafés and brasseries. Art enthusiasts will find their haven in Sackstraße, where antiques and modern art alternate. This street is aptly called the 'art mile' for this reason. Linzergasse in SalzburgIt's not easy to constantly be overshadowed by the world-famous Salzburg Getreidegasse. However, Linzergasse is definitely worth a visit. It may be less turbulent, but that's what makes it so cosy. You'll find many boutiques, shoe shops and music specialty shops here. Kaiserstraße in BregenzThe beautiful city of Bregenz is not very large. Almost all shops are centered in and around Kaiserstraße. From jewelry to children's fashion, from designer labels to traditional family businesses - everything is pleasantly close together. This leaves more time for a visit to one of the many cosy cafés in the city centre. The art of shopping in AustriaAustria’s shopping streets are not just a throwback to the past - they’re a runway for the future. Here, the pulse of urban life beats to the rhythm of clicking heels and rustling shopping bags. It’s where the avant-garde meets the everyday, where each corner turned is a new trend waiting to be discovered. So, shopping adventurers, let these streets inspire your next fashion statement. Embrace the eclectic, dare to stand out and let Austria’s shopping scene be the backdrop to your own personal brand of cool. This is where shopping is not just an activity - it’s an art form. 
Hanan I travel the world to find unexpected stories. 11 April 2024 Comments are closed.
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