--- title: "Shopping day out in Vienna | Prime Tours" url: https://primetours.at/city-blog/shopping-day-out-in-vienna/ description: "Shopping, fun activities, and food are components of any successful tour around a city. Vienna is no exception to that rule. Let’s look at this mini guide to a day in Vienna:" language: en --- # Shopping day out in Vienna By the Prime Tours team · 28 July 2023 · updated 7 October 2026 · 2 min read Shopping, fun activities, and food are components of any successful tour around a city. Vienna is no exception to that rule. Let’s look at this mini guide to a day in Vienna: ## Spittelberg Numerous restaurants, cafés, and pubs can be found in the renovated Biedermeier neighborhood close to the MuseumsQuartier. These establishments frequently have lovely gardens that are partially concealed in charming courtyards. During the winter with one of the most amazing christmas markets of Vienna. ## Kärtnerstraße In Vienna’s Old City, elegant shops and jewelers cluster around Kärntner Strasse, Graben, and Kohlmarkt. It extends along the Ringstraße from the Stephansplatz to the Wiener Staatsoper at Karlsplatz. Kärntner Street’s earliest mention dates back to 1257. The most famous street in the centre of Vienna is Mariahilfer Strasse, which is also the location of the hippest shopping area in the city. Tour tip ### [Vienna Like a Local — Hidden Gems Free Walking Tour](https://primetours.at/tours/vienna-like-a-local-hidden-gems-free-walking-tour/) The free walking tour for travellers who want to experience Vienna like a local. Hidden gems & the neighbourhoods Viennese actually love! Free tip-based Next: Wed 4 Nov, 10:15 [Book now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/primetours/items/731377/?full-items=yes&flow=no) ## Wiener Fiaker ## Würstelständ(e) A Würstelstand is a typical Austrian food stall where customers can purchase hot dogs, sausages, and side dishes. Many of them can be found in the centre of Vienna, close to subway stops and other transportation hubs, offering late-night dining for night owls. Mobile Würstelstände only has operating permits for nighttime sales in some Austrian cities. And a successful relaxing day out will be checked from your bucket list in Vienna. Between shops, discover the city’s secret corners on our [hidden courtyards and legends tour](https://primetours.at/tours/vienna-s-hidden-gems-hidden-courtyards-legends-and-symbols/). ## Explore Vienna with locals Free walking tours daily, plus pub crawl, Christmas markets and private tours. 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A Würstelstand is a typical Austrian food stall selling hot dogs, sausages and side dishes. Many stand in central Vienna close to subway stops and transport hubs and offer late-night food for night owls, so they work well for a quick bite at the end of a day of shopping. ### What can I do in Vienna between shopping stops? Between shops you can discover Vienna's secret corners. Prime Tours' Vienna's Hidden Gems tour explores hidden courtyards, legends and symbols in 2 hours, from €34 per adult, and can be requested as a private tour. The free Vienna Like a Local walk also covers neighbourhoods the Viennese love, in English, Spanish, German and Italian. 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