When I’m on a trip, it’s almost a certainty that I buy something that reminds me that I’ve been there (you know, in case my amnesia flares up again). It used to be t-shirts, more recently it’s been things for my daughter (who turns one on Saturday!) and sometimes I just need to have that mug or keychain or any other ilk of generic souvenir. Maybe you’re the same.
If you are, then the next time you’re in Vienna, you need to do some flea marketing. While you can find excellent shops throughout the city, from high-end fashion to high-carat jewelry to high-minded art, some of the most fun you can have shopping is at one of the city’s 26 permanent markets.
We love and wholly recommend the Naschmarkt (site is in German), which is Vienna’s largest and most popular market. It offers local and international options and is described by the city itself as the “undisputed jewel in the crown” of the local markets. You’ll find some amazing fresh foods here but the best part of Naschmarkt is its Saturday flea market (6:30am-4pm) – if you’re a bargain hunter, you just may find your paradise there.
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