5 Best Places to Shop in Day Trips from Vienna, Austria

This quirky little Hauptplatz store, part of a small chain operating throughout Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, gives over its shelves (well, its stacked fruit crates) to a variety of small local producers. The handicrafts for sale are forever changing, but there's always something worth popping in for.

Set within the old Atelier Almesberger, Danube Stone Design creates little works of wearable art from stones found along the river's shore.

For a small town, Rust is blessed with several great art and ceramic studios, and this is one of the best. Located on arty Kirchengasse and identified only by a "Keramik" sign (it has no online profile and doesn't appear on any maps) it's home to a host of ceramic creations, including souvenir-worthy stork etchings.

This is a good option for local handmade goods and good-quality souvenirs. You'll find silver, pewter, ceramics, fabrics, and some clothing.

Try and buy wines from hundreds of local producers at this large vinothéque in the heart of town. There's also a grocery store selling regional produce, an excellent coffeehouse and wine bar (Zum echten Leben), and regular events from wine tastings to live concerts.