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Lodenbaur
Innsbruck
Lodenbaur, similar to a department store, is devoted to regional Tyrolean dress. Most goods are made in Austria, including lederhosen, coats, dresses, dirndls, and accessories for men, women, and children. Be sure to check out the basement.Lodenbaur, similar to a department store, is devoted to regional

Tiroler Heimatwerk
Innsbruck
This is one of Innsbruck's best stores for handcrafted Tyrolean items such as sculpture, pewter, textiles, woolen goods, hand-knit sweaters, and lace. Do-it-yourselfers can buy regionally inspired fabrics and dress patterns, and whip them into a dirndl (or whatever). Also for sale are carved chests, mirror frames, and furniture. The store's elegant decor includes ancient stone columns and vaulted ceilings.This is one of Innsbruck's best stores for handcrafted Tyrolean

Brigitte Kinder-Trachten
Salzburg
Children up to age 14 are dressed here in plain or embroidered knit jackets, dirndls, and folk dresses that are the longtime favorite apparel of Land Salzburg. Lederhosen for boys come in full or short lengths with all the appropriate accompaniments. Although American kids often prefer their jeans, Austrian and German children (or at least their parents) sometimes like these looks.Children up to age 14 are dressed here in plain

Eduard Höllrigl
Salzburg
This is the oldest bookstore in the country, dating from 1594. In addition to books, you'll find an array of maps, sheet music, and the most interesting postcards in town.This is the oldest bookstore in the country, dating from

Jahn-Markl
Salzburg
This small and elegant clothing store in Old Town has been in the same family for four generations, although its origins date from 1408. It carries lederhosen, leather skirts, and traditional Austrian coats and blazers. Leather for both women and men is also sold, including jackets, pants, and gloves. Some children's clothing is available. Less expensive items can be bought off the racks, but more expensive pieces are usually made to order in 4 weeks and can be mailed anywhere in the world for an additional charge.This small and elegant clothing store in Old Town has

Lackner Gertraud
Salzburg
If you like wood crafts, there's no better place in Salzburg. It offers both antique and modern country furniture, especially chairs. Among the newly made items are chests, chessboards, angels, cupboards, crèches, and candlesticks.If you like wood crafts, there's no better place in

Lanz
Salzburg
At this well-stocked store across the river from the Old Town, you'll find one of the widest collections of long-skirted dirndls in town, in dozens of different fabrics and colors. Men's clothing includes loden-colored overcoats. The store also sells dirndls for little girls and hand-knit sweaters. There's another branch along the main shopping street of Salzburg at Kranzlmarkt 1, Getreidegasse (tel. 0662/840300).At this well-stocked store across the river from the Old

Lobmeyr
Salzburg
Lobmeyr is the Salzburg branch of the famous store in Vienna's Kärntnerstrasse. Lobmeyr offers a wide range of crystal drinking sets and elegant Herendchina, as well as some of the prettiest breakfast services one can find, many made in Hungary.Lobmeyr is the Salzburg branch of the famous store in

Musikhaus Pühringer
Salzburg
Established in 1910, this store sells all kinds of classical musical instruments, as well as a large selection of electronics (including synthesizers and amplifiers). You'll find classical and folk-music CDs and tapes. The store is only a few buildings away from Mozart's birthplace.Established in 1910, this store sells all kinds of classical

Neumüller Spielwaren
Salzburg
In winter, this store sells children's toys. In summer, the stock changes with the tourist influx, and the shelves fill up with handcrafted souvenirs such as mugs, cowbells, and rustic art objects.In winter, this store sells children's toys. In summer, the

Salzburger Heimatwerk
Salzburg
In a dignified stone building in the least-crowded section of Residenzplatz, with a discreet sign announcing its location, this is one of the best places in town to buy local Austrian handicrafts and original tracht, or costumes. Items include Austrian silver and garnet jewelry, painted boxes, candles, woodcarvings, copper and brass ceramics, tablecloths, and alpine designs for cross-stitched samplers. A special section sells dressmaking materials such as cotton and silk, with dressmaker patterns. Another section sells Austrian tracht like dirndls, capes, and the rest of the regalia that's still worn during commemorative ceremonies and festivals. Wherever you go in this curious store, you're bound to find little treasures, so keep exploring.In a dignified stone building in the least-crowded section of

Schatz-Konditorei
Salzburg
This excellent pastry shop is one of the few in Salzburg that will mail cakes around the world. The store's specialty is the highly acclaimed Mozart Kugeln, a cookie of pistachio, marzipan, and hazelnut nougat dipped in chocolate. Packages of this gourmet delight can be airmailed to North America.This excellent pastry shop is one of the few in

Sporting Goods Dschulnigg
Salzburg
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have been photographed on a shopping expedition at this upper-crust emporium for clothes and sporting goods. Among the items sold are many kinds of sporting goods, including guns, as well as children's outfits, overcoats for both men and women, intricately patterned sweaters, and fur-lined hats. You can get hunting rifles (but not pistols or revolvers) in Austria without a license, although the Customs officers back home might present a problem.Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have been photographed on

Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur Augarten Gesellschaft
Salzburg
This is the premier shop in Salzburg for Austrian porcelain, specializing in Augarten porcelain. Patterns like Viennese Rose and Maria Theresia are still very popular, but its most famous item is the black-and-white coffee set created by architect/designer Josef Hoffmann.This is the premier shop in Salzburg for Austrian porcelain,

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