Nothing is better than coming home from a holiday and handing over souvenirs to friends and family. Except maybe unpacking souvenirs for yourself! Austria has so much to offer, from scrumptious sweet treats to quality interior pieces. For those of you wondering what to buy in Vienna, we have compiled a list of the 17 best souvenirs from Austria for you below. We have included some cheap Austrian souvenirs as well as some quality products made in Austria. In the end, you can also find some tips on where to find your souvenirs in Vienna 🙂

Souvenirs come in all budgets, but sometimes you just want something small to remember your visit by. That’s why we are starting this list with some budget-friendly Austrian souvenirs.

You may think this is a cliche suggestion at first, but did you know that the snow globe was actually invented in Austria?! The traditional Austrian snow globes have been made by Perzy since the year 1900 and have enchanted us ever since. Typically they will depict a Viennese winter scene and/or a Viennese landmark, such as the Great Ferris Wheel or St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

You can find snow globes in many souvenir shops, but we recommend that you head over to the Snow Globe Museum where you can even see how they are made. Afterward, buy a globe from the shop. The smaller ones (25 mm) cost about 7 EUR, the medium (45 mm) about 10 EUR and the biggest ones (120 mm) about 25 EUR. The museum and shop are open Mondays to Thursdays from 09:00-15:00.

A Mozart ball is a small Austrian sweet made from pistachio marzipan and nougat, encased in dark chocolate. They have been made by hand by Fürst family since 1890. Today, many other chocolatiers produce Mozart balls throughout Austria. The most common one is Mirabell who dominates the market with their mass-produced chocolates.

The original Fürst Mozart balls are unfortunately only available in Salzburg, but you can buy the well-known Mirabell balls in nearly every supermarket. A 300g box of chocolates should cost you around 6 EUR.

Speaking of chocolate, there are dozens of smaller chocolatiers throughout Austria, but one of the best-known is undoubtedly Zotter. Zotter is a chocolate manufacturer in Styria and well known for their inventive creations. If you ever wondered what cheese would taste like encased in chocolate, now is your chance to try! Their full range is available at their flagship store in Styria, but selected creations are available in supermarkets such as Spar. It may be worth checking out their bigger stores, such as Interspar. Alternatively, you can always order their chocolates online here.

If you absolutely cannot find any Zotter bars, don’t despair. Pick up a bar of good old Milka chocolate instead 🙂

If you’re not big on chocolate, but would still like to pick up something sweet, why not make it a pack of the iconic Manner wafers? Every Austrian and their mothers love it. Once you open a pack, you definitely have to finish the sweet treat (speaking from 27 years of experience here!). You can pick up a small pack from any supermarket for around 2 EUR. Alternatively, you could visit their flagship store and really indulge in their wide range of sweets. We have highlighted the location of the store on the map at the end!

Although Austrians tend to drink a lot of beer, Schnapps (written Schnaps in German) has a very special place in Austrian culture. Schnapps may be distilled from a number of things, particularly fruits and herbs. The most popular kinds are apricot and plum schnapps, along with everybody’s favorite Jägermeister, a schnapps distilled from herbs. Both are available in most supermarkets where a 0.7 L bottle will run you approximately 15 EUR.

This is obviously only for the adults as you will have to be 18 years or older in order to purchase Schnapps in Austria. They also sell smaller bottles in some souvenir shops as well as at the airport.

The game of Schnapsen is the national card game of Austria (who knew this was even a thing?) and is often played in Austrian taverns. It is related to the game of Sixty-Six and consists of a deck of 20 cards in total. Although you can play the game with French cards (aka the cards that everybody knows), playing it with German card just gives it a special touch. Most people go for playing cards by Piatnik, a Viennese company dating back to 1824. They should be available in selected toy shops, but if you cannot find them anywhere else, you can head over to the Piatnik shop in one of the outer districts of Vienna. A pack shouldn’t cost you more than 4-5 EUR.

PS: Did you know the game activity was invented by Piatnik? You may already have an Austrian souvenir in your cupboard 🙂

Did you know that Austria was the home of 21 Nobel laureates, including one in literature? Austrian literature may be overshadowed by the many German writers, but Austrian writing is distinctly intriguing. Often dark and confusing, yet humorous, an Austrian novel is just what you need. If I had to recommend one, I’d go with “The Piano Teacher” by Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek.

Larger bookshops should have certain Austrian titles translated into English. One of your safest bets may be Thalia on Mariahilfer Straße (see map below). The book should cost no more than 10 EUR.

A typical Viennese breakfast will always include a generous helping of fresh jam, particularly apricot jam. Although there are dozens, if not hundreds, of jam producers, Staud’s remains a favorite among locals. After all, this Viennese company has been around since 1883. Pick up a tasty jar of jam at most supermarkets for approximately 4 EUR. Alternatively, visit their flagship store in Vienna’s outer districts.

Although Austrians love to drink coffee first and foremost, Demmers Tea House is cherished as one of Austria’s best tea producers. Although it’s only been around since 1997, Demmers is an integral part of Viennese tea culture today. You can shop at one of their seven locations in Vienna and try to pick your favorite flavor among 300 unique creations. If you want to go 100% Austrian, pick up their “Organic Apple Balm” for 4.5 EUR per 50 g.

I had to put this on the list, even though it is not native to Vienna, but Styria (my home state, yay!). As the name would suggest, this is a vegetable oil pressed from pumpkin seeds. It’s dark green in color although it appears black, which is the reason why it is often called the “black gold of Styria”. It has a slightly nutty taste and goes in pretty much everything, but most people eat it with salad. Prices for the oil can vary a lot. You can pick up a quality product from the farmer’s market or make a quick stop at any supermarket and pick up a 100 ml bottle for 4 EUR.

When you think of sausages, do you think of hot bratwurst with mustard? Well, that’s one kind. Another is the dry sausage which can be consumed cold as it has been cold-smoked. I probably consume my body weight in these whenever I go home because they are just that good. Think of a hard salami, but with Austrian flavors, yum! You can pick them up from butchers or farmer markets, but they are always available at supermarkets. Look out for the word “Hauswürstel” and you’ll be good. A 300 g pack should run you between 4-6 EUR.

Please note: You should check with your home country regarding the import of meat products. It may not be possible for you to bring these home due to import laws.

Americans have pancake mix, Austrians have Kaiserschmarrn mix. Need I say more? Pick up a pack that will make two portions for as little as 2 EUR. And maybe buy some nice Austrian jam along with it? Get jamming 😉