What to bring from Austria: 10 best souvenirs

1. mozartkugel

These are the marzipan sweets in chocolate glaze. For an original dessert should go to SalzburgThe Mozart - that there is a pastry shop, which the owner at the end of the XIX century invented mozartkugel. However, he found many imitators, so the marzipan in chocolate can be purchased at almost any large store.

2. Souvenir with Klimt's work

Gustav Klimt - the famous painter, who was at the forefront of Art Nouveau in the Austrian painting. Even if the art you are not strong, you've probably seen at least some of the paintings of Klimt: "The Kiss," "Judith and Holofernes 'head' or Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer.

To visit in Austria and did not buy some trifle with a reproduction of the work of a great artist - history, far away from reality. Buy something "klimtovskoe" can be at the airport Vienna-Schwechat, Souvenir shops lacking there.

3. Coffee

In Austria this is literally a cult drink. Try a real Viennese coffee and, of course, buy a few cans of coffee beans yourself and loved ones. The Heinemann store at the Vienna Airport can be found, perhaps, the Austrian gift of all - the coffee in the package, which depicted a fragment of "The Kiss" by Klimt.

4. Violets in sugar

Yes, it is edible and even delicious. The story is: in the XIX century by the Empress of Austria (later Austria-Hungary) was Elizabeth of Bavaria. In people it affectionately called Sissi. The subjects were from Sissi crazy, well, she is said to have loved the candied petals of violets. This delicacy is still the one of the main Austrian gifts, so try and bring friends.

5. Cake "Sacher"

Chocolate biscuit, apricot jam and chocolate icing - even if you're not a fan of a particular sweet, try this cake is a must. Otherwise, consider, and Austria were not. And grab a box of dessert family. you can buy a cake, even in Vienna airport in the confectionary Demel.

6. Honey

Alpine jar of honey - a gift that is always handy on the farm. In addition, you can buy it right before leaving for duty-free Vienna airport. Take a jar of her mother, grandmother and myself, tasty honey is never too much.

7. Designer clothing

Advise something concrete we here will not: believe in outlet shopping McArthurGlen you and without our help you will find many interesting and cheap. Will be in Vienna - go to the mall MacArthurGlen Parndorf, from the capital to go to him about half an hour. Near Salzburg airport is located outlet McArthurGlen Salzburg - 10 minutes drive from the city center.

Here are Burberry, Prada, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and more over a hundred well-known brands. For fans of high-quality and fashionable clothing is almost heaven on earth: outlet shopping discounts up to 70%.

8. China

Say "Austrian Porcelain", we mean Augarten. It is one of Europe's oldest porcelain factories, it produces and dishes, and statues, vases and lamps. A large vase or service to bring home, of course, is unlikely to succeed, but a couple of coffee - easily.

9. products Swarovski

Swarovski - a company that hardly needs an introduction. Just in case: more than 100 years, it is engaged in processing of natural and synthetic gemstones and makes Loose crystals.

In memory of traveling to Austria you can buy a pretty decoration, the suspension on the bag, key ring or a decorative figure. For the best prices is better to go in Outlets McArthurGlen.

10. Jewelery Freywille

Freywille specializes in products made of enamel. In the jewelery house has a collection dedicated to Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, his pupil and architect and artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Buy Freywille decorations can be in outlet McArthurGlen. Bonus: prices are nicer in Austria than in Russia.

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If you have not yet decided where to go on vacation, we offer a great option - go to Austria. On website Austrian National Tourist you will find all the necessary information on how to spend your time in this country.

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