11 Best Shopping in Salzburg, Austria

As the Imperial Court Jeweler and Personal Jeweler to Emperor Franz Josef I, the Köchert goldsmiths have crafted such world-renowned treasures as the Austrian imperial crown and the diamond stars adorning Empress Sisi's hair in her famous portrait. Today's sixth-generation jeweler creates modern pieces using traditional techniques, replicas of the "Sisi Stars," and offers stunning antique jewelry in the firm's small Salzburg outpost.

If you're looking for the kind of Mozartkugeln (chocolate marzipan confections) you can't buy at home, try the store that claims to have invented them in 1890. It still produces the candy by hand, according to the original (and secret) family recipe. When here—or at the café's of its three other locations around town—you can also stock up on the Bach Würfel (coffee, nut, and chocolate truffle) and other delicacies

Rooms of gorgeous Christmas-tree decorations, notably an abundance of hand-painted blown egg ornaments for all holidays, fill this charming year-round shop.

This is a favorite among elegant Salzburgers for Trachten, the traditional Austrian costume including lederhosen and dirndl (region-specific dresses with white blouse, printed skirts, and apron). You can also get high-quality field and hunting gear, and unique home decorations.

Find chic European traditional to modern-style home design and accessories at this centrally located furniture store.

Explore the finely crafted, hand-etched, traditionally blown glass pieces in this specialty shop.

It's worth a short trip around the southeast tip of the Mönchsberg into Nonntal to discover the impressive collection of mid-20th-century furniture, contemporary design pieces, and delicate porcelain and glassware; all celebrating the tradition of European craftsmanship and offered at a variety of price levels.

Flair and elegance distinguish the traditional Austrian designs here.

Salzburg ladies choose fabrics for their custom made Dirndln from the store's floor-to-ceiling wall of colorful linen, silk, and cotton. They can also outfit their homes with locally produced ceramics, hand-stenciled linens, and regional cookbooks at good prices.

Salzburg locals have relied on this small family-owned bakery since 1877 to satisfy their cravings for Cremeschnitte (vanilla custard cream between puff-pastry layers), Rigo-Jancsi (Hungarian chocolate sponge cake, chocolate mousse, and chocolate glaze), Himbeer-Obers-Souffle (strawberry-cream souffle), apple strudel, and other mouthwatering selections from the 30 to 50 daily cakes and pastries.

Leave room in your suitcase for a few bottles from the excellent selection of house brands and locally produced distilled Austrian schnapps, liqueurs, brandies, festive punch, spirits, and wines at this fourth-generation family-owned shop and tavern. Locals look forward to the Christmas markets so they can warm up from the inside with their annual fix of orange-flavored Sporer Punsch, which you can purchase year-round in the store. Chat with the friendly owners and regular customers at the small bar while you sample the wares.