Vienna Design Guide

Friedrichstraße 12
secession.at

Built in 1897 by Joseph Maria Olbrich to act as an “architectural manifesto” for the Vienna Secession movement, this stunning exhibition hall is a living monument to great design. 

Museumsplatz 1
mqw.at

The MuseumsQuartier is a staggering 60,000 sqm large area located right the 7th district of the city of Vienna, Austria. Housing much of the city’s grandest museums, it is actually the eighth largest cultural area in the world. 

Westbahnstraße 20
comerc-store.at

A veritable one-stop-shop for luxe European streetwear, COMERC owner Christian “Johnny” Huemer has curated some of the content’s hottest brands. Frequently making buying trips to capitals like Paris, Stockholm, and beyond, Huemer, along with girlfriend and fashion designer Jacqueline “Chucky” Schuster, offer an illustrious selection of men’s and women’s clothing from brands such as Wood Wood, YMC, BLK DNM, Samsøe and R.T.CO. 

Westbahnstraße 21
designqvist.at

Austrian design with a Scandinavian Sensibility? That’s exactly what designqvist owner Sandra Nalepka had in mind when she opened the shop in 2011 to bridge both worlds. Based on textiles and furniture collected while visiting her mother’s native Sweden, Nalepka has a bold new take on mid-century modern, with a decidedly Viennese flare for the dramatic. 

Mondscheingasse 20
park-onlinestore.com

Founded by contemporary design enthusiasts Markus Strasser and Helmuth Rather, Park was created to bridge design, fashion, art, and industrial design, and promises a “sensitized consciousness mode of shopping.” Inside the minimalist space, which also doubles as an event venue, you’ll find haute labels ranging from Ann Demeulermeester and Haider Ackerman to streetwear-friendly Acne Jeans and Surface2Air (among others). 

Stubenring 5
makdesignshop.at

Located within Vienna’s legendary Museum für Angewandte Kunst -MAK (Museum for Applied Arts), the Michael Wahlraff redesigned MAK Design Shop interior is a must for picking up one-of-a-kind collaborations, books, or even a quick bite at its famous in-shop restaurant. 

Mahlerstraße 15
beletage.com

The brainchild of Vienna-native Wolfgang Bauer, Bel Etage is the product of years spent collecting Jugendstil antiques and combing Vienna’s small shops and markets. As a result of his hard work, several of Bauer’s carefully curated items are frequently on loan to museums throughout Europe. Here, the oldest pieces can often date back to the mid 1800s, and the store famously boasts “there are no replicas in Bel Etage”—only thrilling originals. 

Kärntnerstraße 26
lobmeyr.at

Opened to the public in 1823 by master glassmaker Josef Lobmeyr, this stunning shop lives within an historic three floor 19th century interior—the top acting as a museum and tribute to Vienna’s centuries of glass production. One of Vienna's leading glass manufacturer for almost 200 years, Lobmeyronce held the distinction of being the exclusive glass suppliers to the royal court of Emperor Franz Josef. Today, pick up exquisite glassware, decorative accessories, and even chandeliers — each piece carved and produced by no less than sixteen master craftsmen. 

The Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg Palace, this museum houses over a thousand years of European history (including the imperial jewels of the Hapsburg empire).