19 Best Shopping in District 3/Landstraße, Vienna

One of Vienna's original purveyors to the Imperial Court, A. E. Köchert has been Vienna's jeweler of choice for nearly two centuries. In the 19th century, Emperor Franz Josef commissioned 27 diamond-studded stars for the Empress Elizabeth's legendary auburn hair. A new European trend was born, and today "Sisi's stars" are again fashionable after Köchert started reissuing them. Plus, if you're ever in need of a crown, Köchert will craft one for you.

Are you looking for a vintage postcard, a hand-carved walking stick, a classic record, or even an old photograph of the Opera House from before the war? Head to Alt-Österreich—its name translates as "Old Austria"—and you'll find that this treasure trove has just about everything dealing with that time-burnished subject.

This gallery specializes in Viennese Jugendstil with furniture and accessories, but also has an impressive selection of paintings by Austrian artists and small collections of watches and silverware. There's a second location at Dorotheergasse 12, a 10-minute walk away.

Crafting made-to-order, handmade ceramics for his customers for 40 years, Herr Berger has now been joined in the business by his daughter Lisa. Here you might find a handcrafted ceramic stove made to measure for your Alpine chalet, or a decorative wall plate blooming with a hand-painted flowering gentian.

For one of the best selections of watches head to Bucherer's, a famous Swiss watch store, where the gold- and diamond-jewelry selections are also top-notch.

This could be the best-stocked bookstore in Vienna, with titles on everything under the sun. Thankfully, help is always at hand if you can't find that specific one you're looking for. The magazine and newspaper section is particularly impressive.

This small shop might be hard to find (look for the Tissot sign), but once you do, you'll find a large watch selection. Reingold also specializes in jewelry design, especially pearls and diamonds.

Four floors of books, including an English-language section, can be found at the largest Frick location in the city. Art history and guidebooks on Vienna and Austria are here, but you can also find small gift items like calendars and cards. The staff is helpful, and bargains can often be found in the trays by the door.

Just around the corner from the Opera House, this is one of the more traditional art galleries in the city. Austrian paintings, Viennese bronzes, Thonet furniture, and beautiful Biedermeier pieces crowd the small space.

This established Vienna jeweler has been creating a range of jewelry, watches, silverware, and gifts since 1902. Now run by the fourth generation of the Heldwein family, the shop sells not only its own designs, but those from the likes of Carrera y Carrera, Georg Jensen, and more.

Nearly 200 years old, this shop is world renowned for its exquisite glassware. One of its collections is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and its chandeliers have graced opera houses (including New York's Metropolitan Opera) and private homes for centuries. This is one of the only stores left in Vienna that retains its interior of imperial glory, yet allows the cutting edge of design to enter its realm. (See the breathtakingly beautiful black Rococo mirrors by Austrian designer Florian Ladstätter.) Even if you're not buying, head upstairs to the glass museum.

An Austria's cooperative for arts and crafts stocks Austrian handicrafts of the finest quality. It has everything from brass or pewter candlesticks to linen tablecloths to embroidered brooches and scarves.

British star architect Sir David Chipperfield designed the six-story P & C store. With the longest facade on the Kärntner Strasse, huge windows, and almost a complete lack of ornamentation, it can't be missed. Find the best-known upmarket fashion labels, as well as inexpensive off-the-rack garb.

For that Alt Wien flourish, choose a needlepoint handbag, pill box, or brooch from one of the oldest shops in the city center—family-run for nearly a hundred years.

Fashionistas make a beeline for the flagship store of this Austrian women's clothing designer and national treasure. Extravagant and trendy, these are clothes you never want to take off.

For a classic suit-and-tie look, this is the place to shop. But Sir Anthony may also surprise those interested in nontraditional clothing. A second location is nearby at the Ringstrassen-Gallerien.

Traditional Austrian attire goes gorgeously modern at this boutique from Sissy Schranz. A charming take on the nostalgic styles donned in the days of beloved Empress Sisi, these creations are elegant yet versatile. A range of clothing from Austria's best designers are showcased here, as well as accessories, jewelry, and hats.

One of Vienna's most prominent department stores, Steffl stocks just about everything. It's moderately upscale without being overly expensive. Celebrate your shopping finds with a drink in the top-floor Sky Bar, which boasts views of the Giant Ferris Wheel and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Come here for dapper suits for well-dressed men. They also have a decent selection of coats.