Best Souvenirs to Buy When Visiting Vienna
1. Mozartkugeln These delicious treats are a popular souvenir from Vienna. Made from pistachio, marzipan and nougat, they're then covered in dark chocolate - a perfect choice for gourmands!
2. Sacher-Torte The Sacher-Torte is a unique Viennese chocolate cake invented by Franz Sacher that claims to be the most famous cake in the world. You can find packaged versions in various bakeries and souvenir shops.
3. Austrian Wine Austria is known for its fantastic selection of wines, specifically white varietals like Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Pick up a bottle or two from a local Viennese wine store.
4. Viennese Porcelain For those who value fine craftsmanship, Vienna’s famous Augarten porcelain is a great shopping choice. These intricate, hand-crafted items can range from plates to figurines.
5. Manner Wafers These pink-packaged hazelnut cream-filled wafers are incredibly popular in Vienna. You can easily find them in many grocery stores and souvenir shops.
6. Swarovski Crystal While the headquarters are located in Tyrol, Swarovski crystal products are available all over Austria and make a sparkling keepsake.
7. Traditional Austrian Attire Lederhosen and Dirndl - the traditional Austrian outfits, are another excellent souvenir option. Various stores in Vienna offer these outfits in modern and traditional designs.
8. Austrian Snow Globe Did you know that the snow globe was invented in Austria? Shake up a Viennese winter wonderland all year round with a charming Austrian snow globe.
9. Pumpkin Seed Oil Unique to Austria, Pumpkin seed oil is a specialty item worth bringing back home. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is used in many traditional Austrian dishes.
10. Traditional Viennese Music Take home a CD of traditional Viennese waltzes, operas or a bit of Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert. This could be a lasting reminder of your Vienna visit.