A wonderful shop with a caring kind proprietor. He actually held the Teddy bear and said good bye…read moreto him when we purchased him.

I was on my way to Stephanplatz when my attention was taken by this very charming presentshop which…read moreis "hidden" inside a backyard. It is not so far from Franziskanerplatz. I was curious to see what was in.... Entering I immediately saw the proverbs in English and French on the wall... looking further I saw a variety of goods too much to name (I took some photo's) There is so much in Die Vermischte Warenhandlung that for sure you will find an original present. I like the nice tin boxes of the 60's. The lady in the shop was very friendly and service oriented. When I am again in Vienna I come again to look around and to buy something for home.

i loooooove boesner! it has to be THE best place in Vienna to browse and buy artsy stuff :) being a…read morephotographer myself, I do go there quite regularly to buy various things and staff is always nice and helpful, even if they do not stock something that you might need, they try to help you find something similar or give tips on where you might be able to buy the desired item,...

From the owner: Gemäß dem Leitbild "Kunst möglich machen. Mit fairen Preisen und allem, was Kunst braucht",…read moreversteht sich das Unternehmen nicht nur als Lieferant für Künstlermaterialien. Als engagierter Partner seiner Kunden hat es sich boesner zur Maxime gemacht, täglich darüber nachzudenken, wie die Bedürfnisse und Wünsche von Kunstschaffenden besser erfüllt werden können.

This Christmas market was right across the Park Hyatt that we stayed at, and it was so convenient…read moreto have a Christmas market right across the street in case we were craving something in the middle of the day! I really enjoyed this Christmas market, it had a huge variety of food, stalls, and mulled wine/punches. I felt that the prices of the food were also slightly cheaper here, such as the potato puffs. The area takes up a center square, so everything feels a little more intimate compared to the larger markets. Make sure to dress warmly, and to eat the food quickly otherwise they'll be cold!

This Christmas market is the definition of "meh." Out of the 9 markets I visited late last month in…read moreVienna, this ranks as my least favorite. It's small and really not worth a special trip at all. If you're in the area (as we were) it makes sense to do a quick circle around, but otherwise I'd say move along and spend your time elsewhere. I didn't buy anything. I might've purchased some chocolates from the specialty chocolate stand (they looked tasty!) but I was out of euros and they didn't accept credit cards. Bummer.

Bing out your creative side by painting your own pottery. They have shelves and shelves full of…read moremugs, plates, teapots, bowls, and so much more to choose from. The staff there are incredibly helpful ad they have a very organized setup with lots of colors of paint and baskets of tools, stencils, patterned stamps, and brushes to help you get the design you want. You paint it then they glaze and fire the pottery. You can come back less than a week later to pick it up. This is a wonderful way to spend an evening, bringing out your the artist in you.

Made by You is a great idea for groups, gifts and a fun time! First you pick out your pottery…read more All prices are labeled and there is something for everyone's budget. The price also includes the firing which is why is can seem expensive. Then you paint away with the advice from the patient staff and then you leave your work to be fired by the pros. You can pick up your creations a few days later. The staff are incredibly helpful in German and English, even when the place is overloaded during the holiday season, and they also function as a cafe offering teas, sodas, coffee and prosecco. If you want to visit them without worry, try going in the morning or afternoon. Always make a reservation and give yourself time! Extended hours til 8pm occur Thursdays thru Saturdays during the holiday season.

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