Opening Hours
Austria has stricter store closing laws than Germany — Sunday is sacred.
Shops
- Monday–Friday: 9:00–18:30 (shopping centers until 19:00 or 20:00)
- Saturday: 9:00–17:00 or 18:00
- Sunday: closed (exceptions: train stations, airports, tourist areas with special permits)
Supermarkets
- Monday–Friday: 7:00–19:30 (some until 20:00)
- Saturday: 7:00–18:00
- Sunday: closed (Billa at Vienna Central Station and airports open)
Restaurants
Kitchen usually from 11:30–14:00 and 18:00–21:30. Many traditional inns have a rest day (often Monday or Tuesday). Viennese coffee houses are open continuously (usually 7:00–22:00 or longer).
Museums
Usually Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00, often a long day until 21:00 (usually Thursday). Monday is the classic closing day — but not everywhere: Some Viennese museums are closed on Tuesday. Always check before visiting.
💡 Tipp
The Billa at Vienna Central Station is open on Sundays (until 9 p.m.) — a lifesaver if you need something on the weekend. Also, the Spar at Praterstern and the shops at Vienna-Schwechat Airport are open on Sundays.
