Cool clothing store. Find traditional Austrian dress as well as other nice, upscale wearables. I…read morefound a super cute winter hat here. The staff is very friendly and their English is good.

This is actually a boutique clothing store featuring authentic Austrian apparel, NOT a grocery…read morestore. They have women's cashmere sweaters, beautiful hats, and stylish coats in the tracht fashion. The shop owner is really helpful and kind and is happy to answer questions about her selection. Everything is top quality and really represents the meeting of traditional apparel with modern trends.

I was really excited to shop at the Longchamp store in Salzburg because I had been looking for a…read morespecific bag. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The short-haired blonde woman with glasses working around 3:00 PM today was unfriendly and made me feel unwelcome from the moment I walked in. I felt like I was being followed around the store, and she seemed visibly annoyed anytime I touched or looked at a bag. Every question I asked was met with attitude instead of helpful customer service. Several times when I showed interest in a bag, she abruptly pointed out that it was leather and not canvas, even though I understood the difference. When I accidentally unbuttoned a display bag while trying to find the style I wanted and asked a question about it, she responded in a way that made me feel like I had done something wrong. I was dressed nicely and wearing a higher end luxury bag and ready to spend some $$! I was really thrown off but her attitude. The most disappointing part came after I finally found a bag I absolutely LOVED. She took it to the back to package it, and when she brought it out, she never mentioned that there was a noticeable stain on the front of the brand-new bag. I always inspect my purchases before leaving the store, and when I noticed it, I asked if another one was available. She curtly told me it was the only one. When I asked why no one had mentioned the stain before attempting to sell it to me at full price, she simply shrugged. No apology and made me feel like I was dumb for inspecting it and deciding it to buy it. I understand that defects can happen, but customers should be informed before being asked to pay nearly $400 for a new handbag. I chose not to purchase the stained bag, and I left disappointed... not because of the product itself, but because of the lack of transparency and the poor customer service throughout the entire visit. No worries though, Prada saved the day :)

Busy busy shopping! Oh this is the birthplace of Mozart also. This is one of those places you want…read moreto visit in Salzburg, but the shopping is quite out of my budget. Great place to sit for a coffee, stroll around and people watch, or visit Mozart history

Christmas on Getreidegasse. If you have ever wanted to walk into a storybook, this would be your…read morechance. A very quaint and popular shopping lane that used to be an ancient roadway during the Roman Empire and when Salzburg was known as Iuvavum. I loved strolling this lane with its rot iron signs, refined cafes, boutiques, chocolate shops and of course, Mozart's Geburtshaus (birth house; 1756). I would come to this lane once a month and get my hair cut by a cute Austrian Fräulein. Like Salzburg's version of the Champs-Élysées in Paris crossed with Harry Potter's Diagon Alley, I just enjoyed coming to the epi-center of class and cool. During winter, the festively decorated street oozes storybook charm as if you were inside a winter wonderland snow globe. Frohe Weihnachten bis eine und alle! Interesting Facts: The rows of buildings along Getreidegasse and Judengasse grew from a former merchant quarter found on the Waagplatz or Weighing Square. Property borders prevented further expansion to the west and south while Salzach River and the city walls prevented expansion to the north. Tightly nestled together, the houses have beautiful portals and small windows on the upper level. The buildings appear narrow, but they extend to the back and are not small. In the past, the space behind the buildings was mostly used for gardens. It gradually gave way to stables, storage buildings, workshops, and apartments for the servants. The court yards developed when the main and rear buildings got connected. The rear buildings were later turned into shops with a larger shopping area. The passageways transformed into covered galleries and shopping passages. Salzburg's charm and architectural flair is in part due to these interconnected buildings and courtyards. The courtyards are impressive by themselves. Typical elements include chapiters, vaulted passageways, columns, reliefs, moulded cornices, and marble balustrades. Dates and names are engraved on the buildings. Visitors can even see the names of previous owners and the dates the buildings were constructed. Looking closely, tourists will notice interesting guild signs, which served as advertising signs, telling shoppers what was sold in the shops. The unique architecture is complemented by colored flower arrangements and narrow, steep steps. Most courtyards are covered with arcades and are must-see when visiting Salzburg. The busiest passageway is Schatz Haus which leads to the University Square. The shopping lane itself is populated with boutiques, specialist shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. The shops are located next to take-away venues, traditional inns, and little restaurants. In the shops, visitors will find fashionable clothing, antiques, jewelry, perfumes, the national costume 'Tracht', and much more. 'Sound of music' memorabilia and Mozart souvenirs (including my favorite, Mozartkugel [Mozart ball])are bought by many tourists. Finally, although Getreidegasse is a busy shopping lane, it should be noted that many flats and houses there are occupied by students and middle class families.