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The possibilities for shopping in Vienna<\/a><\/strong> are as extensive as its cultural offer, although as in all the emblematic cities of the world it has its own typical souvenirs that no tourist should miss.<\/p>\n

The Best Typical Gifts and Souvenirs to Buy in Vienna<\/h2>\n

Vienna, as a traditional, classic and cultural city, has many shops specializing in different typical Austrian gifts, ranging from local delicacies<\/strong> and alcohol<\/strong>, to the typical snowballs. The sellers, both in stores and markets are true experts in their field, and they will surprise you with their pleasant ways and dedication to assist your wishes, investing as much time as necessary to help you choose the perfect product.<\/p>\n

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1. Stroh, the Typical Alcohol<\/h3>\n
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Stroh Vienna<\/p><\/div>\n

It is a so-called Inl\u00e4nder Rum <\/b>– a liquor that was invented to pretend to be rum, without using sugarcane that the real rum is produced from. It is very tasty, though, and definitely worth trying<\/strong>. The typical brand is Stroh – it is a mixture of characteristic spices that give it a particular aroma and flavour resembling a great rum. Stroh comes in different versions with a different alcohol content based on consumer preferences (from 38 to as much as 80%)<\/strong> and can be purchased at any supermarket.<\/p>\n

Those who do not want to carry bottles during their trip or do not have check-in luggage, can buy Stroh and herbal liquors in duty free shops at the airports.<\/p>\n

2. Mozartkugel Bonbons<\/h3>\n
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Mozartkugeln bonbons. Photo by\u00a0Yike G<\/a> under license\u00a0CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Vienna is also well known for its cakes and pies such as Sachertorte<\/em>, made with exquisite chocolate or the typical Appelstrudel<\/em> (apple pie), but delicious as they are, they can’t be taken back home. Instead, legendary Viennese sweets – the Mozartkugel chocolates are perfect as a gift and will be very easy to pack. Mozart bonbons are made of pistachio marzipan and nougat covered with chocolate<\/strong>. Delicious!<\/p>\n

3. Perzy Handmade Snow Globes<\/h3>\n
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Perzy handmade\u00a0snow globes<\/p><\/div>\n

A very classic gift would be the original old-fashioned snow globe from Vienna that the factory Perzy has been manufacturing since 1905<\/strong>. These snow globes are so exclusive because their design is totally handmade, they are hand painted and mounted with glass instead of plastic like most of commercial snow globes.<\/p>\n

4. Pumpkin Seed Oil<\/h3>\n
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Pumpkin seed oil<\/p><\/div>\n

Pumpkin seed oil is typical and is produced in the state of Styria, but can be found throughout the country including Vienna. It is delicious and healthy, and is used in salads, dishes made with potatoes and also with the typical dish Sp\u00e4tzle<\/em>. It can be found in markets and food stores throughout the city.<\/p>\n

5. Swarovski Crystals<\/h3>\n
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Earrings with Swarovski crystals<\/p><\/div>\n

The best and most exclusive stores of the classic Austrian brand Swarovski<\/strong> are located in Vienna. They are a perfect place to buy a classy, elegant and memorable gift. As in other famous jewellery chains, the prices are high.<\/p>\n

6. Lobmeyr Glass<\/h3>\n
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Colection NEO Lobmeyr by Martino Gamper<\/p><\/div>\n

The Viennese manufacturer Lobmeyr has been making glasses, lamps and other utensils since 1823<\/strong> in elegant designs made with top quality glass. It can be found in the historical centre, two minutes away from the San Stephen\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n

7. Porcelain with Gustav Klimt’s Art Motives<\/h3>\n
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Porcelain coffee cups with Gustav Klimt’s famous The Kiss motive<\/p><\/div>\n

Sensual, ornamental, stylized portraits with vibrant colours and mosaic-like patterns characterize the highly recognizable style of Gustav Klimt. This symbolist painter is not only the most renowned artist of Vienna Secession<\/strong> movement, but also one of the most characteristic painters of modern art.<\/p>\n

His extremely original, sensual and romantic artworks<\/strong> are an inspiration for numerous souvenirs or gifts from Vienna. The most elegant ones include a set of romantic porcelain coffee cups or set of plates with the reproduction of the world-famous “The Kiss” and other beautiful motives by Klimt.<\/p>\n

8. Flavoured Mustard and Mayonnaise in Tubes<\/h3>\n
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Wenger Senf Mustard in Tubes<\/p><\/div>\n

It is not an exclusive product of Vienna or Austria, but it is \u201cexotic\u201d for countries in southern Europe where these types of products are not common. They come in different flavours, some of them surprising, like horseradish, estragon or sweet mustard<\/strong>. In addition, they are comfortable to transport and original. Thus, they can be a surprising gift for lovers of unusual culinary products.<\/p>\n

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