Shopping guide: Where you can still shop in Vienna at Pentecost!

Shopping guide: Where you can still shop in Vienna at Pentecost!

Pentecost is just around the corner and while many shops remain closed, there are still some opportunities to shop on the holiday. In Vienna, one of the liveliest cities in Austria, numerous shops have prepared for the fact that many people need supplies over the long weekend. This goes without saying, as Whit Sunday and Monday fall on June 8th and 9th, 2025 and many Viennese do their shopping as usual on the Saturday before. Not only supermarkets, but also bakeries and other shops offer their services to close the supply gaps. Today reported that In larger cities and tourist regions such as Vienna, some supermarkets, bakeries and smaller shops will be open at Pentecost.

Vienna doesn't have to hide: many supermarkets use the opportunity to score points with special opening hours on the holidays. For example, the Billa chain, which is very popular with the Viennese, opened the following locations for its customers on Whit Sunday:

• 1010 WIEN, Neuer Markt 17, 10:00 bis 20:00 Uhr
• 1020 WIEN, Praterstern, 06:00 bis 22:00 Uhr
• 1300 WIEN-FLUGHAFEN, Terminal 1, 05:30 bis 20:00 Uhr

Spar has also opened some of its branches to customers. These also enjoy special opening times:

• 1010 WIEN, Babenbergerstraße 9, 10:00 bis 19:00 Uhr
• 1100 WIEN, Am Hauptbahnhof 1, EG, 06:00 bis 22:00 Uhr

More shopping opportunities at Pentecost

If you're craving fresh bread rolls, you don't have to miss out on your morning coffee during the holidays. Many bakeries also remain closed. For example, the Anker chain as well as the local bakery Ströck and many more are open at different locations. It may be worth taking a look at the websites of these bakeries. MeinBezirk.at reports that Opening times may vary depending on location and operator.

But not only traditional shops are open. There are numerous vending machines in Vienna that offer various products, including food and other items. Gas station shops are also a practical alternative, especially for travelers in transit. Similar products to those found in conventional stores can be purchased here.

Whether at the airport or train station, wherever there are a lot of people, shops are open that go beyond the usual offering of bread rolls and flowers. Giga makes it clear that These locations are often open regularly and travelers can access a wide range of products there.

In summary, it can be said that a visit to a shop or bakery is definitely worthwhile even on the Whitsun holidays. Thanks to the offers available, Viennese people have the opportunity to take care of themselves and their loved ones while the city shines in the festive atmosphere of the holiday.