Vienna is full of history - but it doesn't always have to be the nearest state hall or the umpteenth view of Schönbrunn Palace. If you want to experience really special corners of the city, you should go to places where time seems to have stood still - old workshops, small studios and traditional businesses that off the beaten track open their doors. Particularly exciting: the world of k.u.k. purveyors to the court. These were once hand-picked companies that Imperial court with goods from fine pastries to sparkling crystal chandeliers. Today, some of these houses continue their work with the same dedication. We show you Five hidden placeswhere imperial craftsmanship can still be felt - charming, authentic and guaranteed without selfie sticks.
1st C. Angerer & Göschl - Printing art in the brick vault
As k.u.k. purveyor to the court for photochemigraphy C. Angerer & Göschl exact printing plates to the imperial court since 1884. The manufactory is still located in historic brick halls in quiet Ottakring. Behind glass windows you can see engraving plates and manual color separation - an Eldorado for Vintage design fans. The atmosphere inside is almost museum-like, but by no means dusty. It smells of paper, metal and history.
Our tip: At the end of your tour, ask for a small sample piece as a souvenir! There are often historical prints or catalog pages from earlier days.
2. bakery Arthur Grimm - bread with court seal
Here at Kurrentgasse 10 we bake Arthur Grimm and croissants since 1536 - and in the 19th century acquired the k.u.k. purveyors to the court-privilege. Today, Grimm is also a pioneer for gluten-free baked goods. The small store seems almost inconspicuous, but anyone who has tried the fresh rolls will understand why the emperor once ordered here. The display case is full of Old Viennese pastriesThe interior is simple but charming.
Insider tip: Get yourself an oven-fresh farmer's bread or sit down with Vanilla crescents in the cozy inner courtyard - far away from the tourist crowds. The best time to visit is early in the morning, when the bakery is still warm and the bread is fresh from the oven.
3. perfumery JB Filz - fragrant court tradition in an experience format
The perfumery JB Filz was once a discreet k.u.k. purveyor to the court for exquisite essences and eau de cologne. Although the store on Graben is no longer open today, the imperial fragrance heritage lives on in a cooperation with us: in a specially developed Experience workshop you can enter the World of court perfumery immerse yourself. Here you will learn how to compose a perfume from roses, citrus notes and precious resins that was once worn by the Viennese elite.
The workshop takes place in the oldest coffee houses Vienna, which gives the experience a further old-fashioned Viennese flair - almost like a small Leap in time to the 19th century.
4th Wilhelm J. Sluka - Rediscovering coffee house classics
At Rathausplatz 8, the Sluka emperors, writers and politicians since 1891. The k.u.k. purveyor to the court-The title proudly displays the hotel's logo. Order the home-roasted coffee and a small cake - even the Sacher torte tastes good here more majestic than anywhere else. The coffee house is an insider tip for anyone who wants to get off the beaten track - and still not miss out on a touch of imperial elegance want to do without.
Insider tip: The atmosphere in the salon is at its most relaxed late at night, when the lamps under the Art Nouveau ceiling stucco shine particularly warmly. It's especially nice when the Rathausplatz is lit up outside and you're sitting inside with a Melange.
5th Bakalowits Licht Design GmbH - Art Nouveau luminaires in the backyard
Supplying since 1845 E. Bakalowits' sons the imperial court with magnificent Art Nouveau chandeliers. Today you can find the k.u.k. Hoflieferant heritage at Gumpendorfer Straße 32: Mouth-blown crystal and Filigree brass lamps. The sales rooms are a mix of gallery, showroom and time capsule. Those who show an interest often get to hear exciting stories about past commissions and prominent customers.
Conclusion - KuK Hoflieferanten
Do you feel like you already know Vienna? Then let these five k.u.k. purveyors to the court will prove you wrong. This is where the heart beats genuine craftsmanshipand every step through hidden courtyards tells of an imperial past. So: lace up your shoes, open your eyes and off the beaten track on a discovery tour. Who knows what secrets you would never have found anywhere else!
