Took the suggestion from others from the US to seek out this shop. Worth the walk -- great…read moreselection of beautiful yarns and even better prices. Easy to reach from the Rathausplatz Christmas Market area. Several baskets on the street of sale yarns. Only problem was difficulty in deciding since I have limited space in my suitcase. Next time I'll pack an extra bag just to stock up. Check it out!

I am from the States, but I have been able to visit Vienna twice in the last 5 years, with a third…read moretrip planned next month. I include a yarn crawl on one of my days, and this shop is probably the best one. I have bought Regia and Opal sock yarn there for only about €7-8, compared with about $20-22 where I am. They also have colorways and types I haven't seen in the States. Definitely swing by and see what they've got!

Worth a visit if you are in Vienna. Located out of the crazy-busy old town area, in an interesting…read moreand diverse area. Large shop with large selection. They have some beautiful locally-dyed yak/silk I'd never seen before. Also Wollmeise, so hard to come by in the USA. Owner speaks English. There is knitting space.

I had one day to be a tourist in Vienna (a Saturday) and Wollmeile was on my list of places to…read morevisit and it was open until 100! So I made my way there by 1245 and it was lovely! So many choices. The owner and another staff member were kind and polite hostesses. I made my purchase and wished I had more time to look. Next time, I promise to get there earlier!

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Nice selection of yarns for knitting, along with needles, felt, embroidery thread, buttons, and a…read morefew notions (such as basic slippers to add on to). The shopkeeper spoke great English and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in helping me choose yarn for a few projects. There was a very sweet Newfoundland straight chillin' in the store as well :) I recommend!!