It's no secret that many travelers make trips to other countries not only to relax and see the sights, but also to shop for bargains. You can list a number of countries, including European ones, which experienced tourists have chosen because of shopping.
Thus, some prefer to shop in Austria, which often sells designer items at an affordable price. Vienna is distinguished by a huge presence of shopping places, which the locals conditionally divide into two types: long streets lined with shops and shops, and huge shopping centers and malls.
Features of the Vienna Outlet
Exclusive and designer clothing from well-known brands can be found in Vienna's Parndorf shopping mall. The outlet is not located in the city itself, but a little further. The road to it takes a maximum of forty minutes. As practice shows, the money spent on a trip and a snack is beaten off from the very first purchase.
As many shopaholics have already noticed,"Parndorf" is an outlet where you can buy the same things as in the central boutiques of Vienna, but much cheaper. Here, shopping malls are saturated with many shops, the products of which are in no way inferior in quality to those offered by popular outlets, despite the low cost.
Outlet Center opening hours: 9:30 to 19:00 for four days (from Monday to Thursday), from 9:30 to 21:00 on Friday and from 9:30 to 18:00 on Saturday. Sunday is a holiday here, and is also closed on holidays.
Finding out the route
Before you go shopping, you should find out exactly where the "Parndorf" (outlet) is located. Any local resident knows how to get here, because the shopping center is located in a cozy town of the same name. It is not far from the capital of Austria - only 40 km. The full name of the Austrian mall is Designer Outlet Parndorf.
From Vienna you can get to the outlet village by shuttle bus - they depart from the Vienna State Opera two days a week - Saturday and Friday - every hour. The fare is almost ten euros (round trip) for adults and four euros for children. Tickets must be purchased on the spot, that is, directly in the town itself, and they will be checked on the way back to Vienna. Be sure to pay attention to the fact that quite a large number of passengers are going back. Therefore, tickets must be purchased in advance, at least one hour before departure.
If you couldn't catch the bus, you can call a taxi. A mini-bass, designed for several people, will take you to the Parndorf railway station for two euros. And on an individual taxi, the fare will cost more - about seven euros. From the station you can get to Vienna on various trains, in particular, on the regional express train (literally in 40 minutes). It is also worth noting that this shopping complex is located relatively close to Budapest. Parndorf is an outlet that has become a favorite place for shopping not only among residents of neighboring cities, but also among tourists from other countries.
Firms and brands
Outlet in Austria ("Parndorf") boasts a lot of represented brands - more than 150 in total. So, buyers here can find collections of clothes, shoes, accessories from Prada, Burberry, Camel Active, Pierre Cardin, Adidas, Escada, Benetton, Armani, Burton, Airfield, Bench, Polo Ralph Lauren, Billabong and many other world famous brands. Shopping lovers call this place a paradise for shopaholics, as you can find designer items at an affordable price on the shelves, and their selection is off the charts. Families with children come here, as there are products for both adults and toddlers and teenagers.
Discounts
All possible discounts for different groups of goods are presented on the official website of the shopping center "Parndorf". The outlet, like every serious shopping complex, has its own Internet resource so that customers can get acquainted with products and prices from anywhere in the world.
On the site alsoannouncements about upcoming sales are posted. For example, impressive discounts are provided during the New Year holidays. But the most profitable purchase can be made during the Christmas holidays. At this time, special offers are added to the usual 30% discount. As a result, it becomes possible to purchase a quality item for a very affordable amount, which is 70% less than the original cost.
Usually big discounts are made on those clothes and shoes that were in fashion last season and even more so last year. These include designer dresses, women's suits, and men's formal suits, as well as bags, watches, belts and other accessories.
Additional features
In order for beginners not to get lost in the large shopping area of the Parndorf Center, the outlet offers the services of three autoguides. Another pleasant moment is the opportunity for car owners to park for free in a convenient parking lot.
To attract more shoppers, the territory has access to free Wi-Fi, as well as many ATMs, terminals, luggage storage. It is convenient to take children from the age of three here, who can be left with professionals for a long time in a huge children's center.
If shoppers set aside a whole day for shopping, it's easy to find a place where you can eat normally. There are about ten restaurants and cafes on the territory of the outlet center. In addition, currency exchange will not be a problem, as banks operate here.
Europe Shopping Benefits
Shopping in Europe attracts Russian tourists because there is an opportunity to apply for Tax Free and at the airport to return part of the money spent on purchases. Estimated return of about 12 euros for every hundred left in stores.
Also, the Parndorf outlet in Vienna boasts friendly and polite staff who will always prompt and advise on finding the right things. All goods are laid out on the shelves by color scheme and by manufacturing companies, which simplifies shopping.
Reviews of the mall
Outlet "Parndorf", reviews of which are easy to find on the pages of information resources on relevant topics, is often discussed by buyers on various forums and social networks. People share their personal experiences, and posts are written by both our compatriots and foreign shopaholics. According to the outlet's visitors, everyone can find what they want here. A huge number of presented brands allows you to choose the right model of clothes and shoes for anyone, even the most demanding fashionista.
Many tourists like the fact that all these brands are gathered in one (by the way, very beautiful) place, and there is no need to run around looking for shops along the city streets. The pavilions are decorated in very colorful colors, which also uplifts the mood. That is, all conditions are created in order to get only pleasure from shopping. Although some true connoisseurs of fashion, who managed to compare shopping centers in Austria and other countries, givePreference is still Italian boutiques.
Different from other outlets
As shopaholic tourists note, the Parndorf outlet (address: Designer-Outlet-Straße 1, 7111, Parndorf) is less crowded than a similar center in Milan. Therefore, the shelves often have the entire size range for many models.
Also, the simple location of the shops and the map make it easy to navigate. Judging by the layout of the outlet village, there are several blocks in the form of geometric shapes, each of which is responsible for a particular style. For example, the “large rectangle” sells luxury clothing, the triangular block sells a mix of different brands and brands, and the smaller rectangle sells classic and sports items.
There is also an internal parking lot, which allows you to quickly take shopping bags to the car. And having access to free internet reduces the waiting time. For example, not all men like shopping, some prefer to wait for their ladies, sitting in the car. And if there is also the Internet, then time will fly by.
However, the similarity of the design of the buildings of the outlet village with other similar European shopping malls is striking. They are also painted in bright colors and have a similar design to shopping arcades. Basically, these are one-story pavilions with shops.
