StadtBiotop #1

StadtBiotop is a shipping container village in the 2nd district that houses pop-up shops and cafés. Stacked in an empty field across from the new campus of the University of Economics and next to the "Viertel Zwei" area, the shopping mall/pop-up party location is comprised of about 15 shipping containers. The grungy industrial junkyard aesthetic has a very special atmosphere.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Since last year it has become easier for restaurants, cafés but also shops to get the permission to set up an outdoor area. A fashion store in the 7th district (a rather creative area) put a sail boat on the street and realizes in this boat an urban gardening project. What a great idea!

Cute Little Shop

I have known this cute shop, located close to Schönbrunn Palace, from passing by for several years, but only last week I finally had the opportunity to go there during the opening hours. It's a very girly place, perfect if you are looking for a "special" gift.

Bicycle Girl

As I love to ride my bicycle this sign of course caught my eyes. It's the logo of a bicycle store in the 4th district which sells only dutch citybikes (click here for the english website).

Espresso Mobil

I wanted to see the "Espresso Mobil" ever since I first read about it last year. On Sunday, at the "Buskers Festival" on Karlsplatz, finally my wish came true. The "Espresso Mobil" is an Ape Car specially designed to hold, within it, Vienna’s first mobile coffee shop. There are five fixed locations in Vienna, but the coffee-to-go cars are also present at events, and you can even rent one for your own event.

Yellow Storefront

In Vienna you rarely see such bright coloured storefronts. It's a pity, I think this one looks great.

Beautiful Things

If you want to see/buy beautiful things, the "Vermischte Warenhandlung", hidden in a small courtyard in the city center is the perfect place.

Books And More

The windows of this bookshop are always a delight for the eyes.

Antiques & Second Hand

Last autumn I discovered this antiques and second hand furniture shop in the 6th district. Yesterday I passed by another time and finally there were some pieces of furniture outside that I could photograph.

Repair Shop For Dolls

During my last Sunday afternoon walk I passed by this repair shop for dolls in the 4th district. It´s good to know that there´s still someone who dresses the wounds of dolls and plush toys.

The Cat in the Shop Window

In the street of my gym there´s a record store which sells also books, posters and furniture. It´s also the home of this cat which in the evenings sometimes sits in the window and watches the people passing by.

Sweet Break

People enjoying frozen yogurt, a popular way to cool down on hot days. I love this store also because of the bright coloured tables and chairs.

Have a Seat

Bright coloured seating-accomodations in front of an interior designer shop in the city center. What a pity that I have neither a balcony nor a terrace.

Sometimes Life is Sweet

What to do if you walk by your favourite frozen yogurt store and for once there is no line? You just have to enter and indulge yourself in a frozen dessert. Right?

Antiquarian Shop - Books - Articles of Virtu

This shop in the city center sells second hand books, "new" books and articles of virtu - it´s a real treasure chest. I also love the three open windows and the flowers on the first floor.

Summer Hats

Some days ago I read in the paper that an increasing number of people wears hats. Well, I can´t confirm this and I will surely never wear a hat myself (the hairdo, you know), but here´s a selection of summer hats.
The family run millinery "Mühlbauer" was founded in 1903 and became a brand name for hand finished headwear of the highest quality in the late 1920s. Currently it´s run by the fourth generation. You can buy Mühlbauer hats not only in Vienna but also in Paris (Le Bon Marché), Milan (10 Corso Como), Berlin (KdW) London (Harrods) or Los Angeles (Fred Segal). Of course there´s also an online shop.

Colours

I love bright colours, so of course these windows of a designer furniture shop in the city center caught my eyes.

Crazy Bicycle

This creatively decorated bycicle is the advertising vehicle of a shop of "beautiful things of life" in the city center.

Sunday Flowers #24

Recently I showed you some real Christmas roses, yesterday I discovered these fake ones in front of a cute shop in the city center.

Shakespeare & Company

If you are looking for English-language books and magazines from around the world, "Shakespeare & Company" in the city center is the perfect place for you. The store has also authors living or passing through Vienna, introduce their writings, books and thoughts. Please note: This bookshop is not affiliated with any other "Shakespeare & Company" store or likewise named places in the world.