Anyone looking for affordable vintage furniture or clothing in Vienna doesn’t necessarily have to head to expensive boutiques . Since 2015, the City of Vienna has been running its own waste-reduction initiative called the 48er-Tandler, which is easy on the Viennese wallet. Around 130,000 usable items end up in the collection boxes each year before being carefully inspected and sold as exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces .
Rescued treasures from all over Vienna
The selection comes from donations at Vienna’s waste collection sites, where intact items are collected separately. In addition, the central lost-and-found service contributes unclaimed items, while various city departments donate other items. Because the selection changes daily, no two visits are alike, as new winter sports gear, bicycles, and electronics are constantly arriving—allowing you to snag real bargains while supporting TierQuarTier Wien.
Two locations for your bargain hunt
If you’d like to browse, you should know that there are now two large halls in the city. One is located in the 5th district in Margareten, and the other is a branch in the 22nd district in Donaustadt. Both locations are open Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Repair Instead of Just Throwing Away
But the halls offer more than just sales—once a month, a popular Repair Café takes place, where you can repair old items yourself with professional help, thereby reducing waste. However, you should check the dates online beforehand, so it’s definitely worth taking a look at the website. After all, in addition to clothing , you’ll find unique design pieces, CDs, and DVDs in excellent, fully functional condition waiting for you there.
🛍️ 48er-Tandler (Vienna Secondhand Market)
📍 Margareten Address: Siebenbrunnenfeldgasse 3, 1050 Vienna
📍 Donaustadt location: Percostraße 2, 1220 Vienna
🕒 Hours: Wed–Sat from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
