12 Best Ice Cream Shops in Vienna

Ramelle Eis Homemade Natural Ice Cream is an ice cream shop on Löwengasse 29 in Vienna’s 1030 district, offering natural ice cream and milkshakes. Small-batch production and daily freshness come through in flavours that are vivid without being overly sweet, while choices such as cookies and yogurt with blueberries show the range.

Open until 10 pm daily, it suits an evening dessert stop as well as an afternoon treat.

Eissalon Tichy is a classic Vienna ice cream salon in Favoriten, known for house-made ice cream and its signature Eismarillenknödel. Hazelnut, pistachio and strawberry are particularly appealing choices for a traditional scoop, while fast service keeps the queue moving.

The interior has an old-school, nostalgic character, and the compact seating area is better suited to a quick treat than a long café visit.

Castillo’s Eis&Bar brings together handmade ice cream, coffee and cocktails in a trendy Margareten setting. The menu includes house flavours and rotating specials, making it a good stop for an afternoon scoop, a snack or an evening drink.

Friendly service, a pleasant atmosphere and a relaxed place to sit give this ice cream shop a more social feel than a quick takeaway counter.

BAR-GELATERIA GAVAZ serves Italian ice cream and gelato in Vienna’s 10th district, with a welcoming, straightforward style. The shop is a useful choice for a classic scoop or a quick sweet break, and the team is comfortable assisting international visitors, including in Spanish.

Its daily 12 pm–8 pm schedule makes it easy to plan into an afternoon around Favoriten.

Eiskarussell is a compact Vienna ice cream parlour near Naschmarkt, offering vivid, distinctive flavours alongside several vegan options. Fresh-tasting fruit sorbets are a strong choice, especially for a lighter treat away from the busiest market crowds.

Beyond its two Vienna salons, the business also handles catering with an ice cream box or ice cream bicycle and can create custom flavours for special occasions.

Bortolotti Gelateria offers a generous dessert stop on Reinprechtsdorfer Straße, with ice cream and gelato as its clear focus. The flavours are intense and varied enough to encourage a second choice, while friendly service and a clean, comfortable setting make it easy to linger briefly.

Open daily from 11:30 am to 10 pm, it suits both an afternoon scoop and an evening treat.

Gelateria Hoher Markt pairs Italian ice cream with coffee in an airy salon at the heart of Vienna’s first district. Fresh, natural-tasting fruit flavours and carefully presented toppings give the menu a bright, seasonal character, while welcoming service makes it a comfortable pause during a day in the centre.

Open daily from noon to 10 pm, it works equally well for coffee or dessert.

Veganista MQ specialises in plant-based ice cream and refreshing sorbets beside MuseumsQuartier. Pineapple and mint make a particularly fresh combination, while the chocolate flavour offers a rich alternative without dairy. The textures are smooth rather than icy, and the location is convenient for a sweet break before or after visiting the museums.

The shop is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm.

SURACE Gelateria Caffè Bar in Vienna’s 1030 district combines Italian gelato with coffee, cocktails and an aperitivo-friendly atmosphere. It is a versatile choice for a scoop during the day or a more relaxed evening stop, with attentive service adding to the setting.

Gelato can also be taken home, making the Baumgasse location useful for families and dessert lovers planning ahead.

Wiener Eistraum is best understood as a seasonal ice and winter-sports destination rather than a conventional ice cream shop. Its programme includes ice skating and curling at Rathausplatz, with skate rental available on site and a strong focus on sustainability.

The event is scheduled for 22 January to 7 March 2027, offering a lively choice for families, visitors and active winter outings.

SURACE Gelateria Caffè Bar Wien 1040 brings Italian gelato, coffee and a relaxed café-bar mood to Wiedner Hauptstraße. Its range includes vegan options, with flavours such as vegan Sachertorte offering a distinctly Viennese twist.

Friendly, attentive service makes it suitable for families as well as casual coffee or dessert stops, and the shop is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.

GOLDA is a kosher ice cream and coffee boutique in Vienna’s first district, designed for a dessert or coffee pause in a central setting. Its speciality makes it particularly relevant for kosher-observant visitors, while the menu suits both a quick daytime treat and a relaxed evening stop.

Opening hours vary by day, with Saturday currently listed as closed.