Kiesel Shopping Center

The Kiesel Shopping Center is a shopping mall located near the Salzburg Main Station in Austria. It offers a variety of products and services on two floors, such as fashion, jewelry, gifts, tea, bakery, grocery, hair salon, and nail studio. It also has three eateries that serve coffee, sandwiches, and Sri Lankan cuisine.

History and Location

The Kiesel Shopping Center was opened in 2010, as part of the urban development project “Salzburg Mitte” (Salzburg Center). The project aimed to revitalize the area between the historic district and the main station, by creating a new urban center with residential, commercial, and cultural facilities. The Kiesel Shopping Center was designed by the renowned Austrian architect Hans Hollein, who also designed the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt and the Haas House in Vienna. The shopping center has a distinctive facade that resembles a pile of pebbles (kiesel in German), hence its name.

The shopping center is conveniently located in the Rainerstraße, a major street that connects the main station and the historic district. It is easily accessible by public transport, as there are several bus stops nearby. The shopping center also has its own underground car park, which offers 200 parking spaces for customers. The car park is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturdays.

Shops and Services

The Kiesel Shopping Center has a total area of 10,000 square meters, spread over two floors. It hosts around 20 shops and services, that cater to different needs and preferences of customers. The shops and services include:

Fashion: The shopping center offers a variety of clothing stores, from national and international brands. Some of the fashion stores are H&M, C&A, New Yorker, Orsay, and Tom Tailor. The shopping center also has a shoe store, Deichmann, and a lingerie store, Hunkemöller.
Jewelry: The shopping center has two jewelry stores, Christ and Bijou Brigitte, that offer a wide range of accessories, such as watches, rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
Gifts: The shopping center has a gift store, Nanu-Nana, that sells various items for home decoration, party supplies, stationery, and toys. The store also has a section for seasonal and themed gifts, such as Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.
Tea: The shopping center has a tea store, Tea Time, that specializes in high-quality teas from around the world. The store offers over 200 kinds of teas, such as black, green, white, herbal, and fruit teas. The store also sells tea accessories, such as pots, cups, filters, and spoons.
Bakery: The shopping center has a bakery, Anker, that offers fresh and delicious baked goods, such as bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and pies. The bakery also serves coffee, sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
Grocery: The shopping center has a grocery store, Billa, that sells a variety of food and beverages, such as fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, dairy, drinks, and sweets. The store also has a section for organic and vegan products, as well as a bakery and a deli counter.
Hair Salon: The shopping center has a hair salon, Hair & Beauty, that offers professional hair care and styling services, such as cutting, coloring, curling, and straightening. The salon also sells hair products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and styling tools.
Nail Studio: The shopping center has a nail studio, Nails & More, that offers manicure and pedicure services, as well as nail art and extensions. The studio also sells nail products, such as polish, remover, and files.

Eateries

The shopping center has three eateries that provide a variety of food and drink options for customers. The eateries are:

Café Kiesel: A cozy and modern café that serves coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and soft drinks, as well as cakes, muffins, and cookies. The café also offers breakfast and lunch menus, such as croissants, sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Subway: A fast-food chain that serves fresh and customized sandwiches, wraps, and salads, as well as cookies, chips, and drinks. The chain also offers vegetarian and vegan options, as well as catering services.
Sri Lanka: A restaurant that serves authentic and spicy dishes from Sri Lanka, such as curry, rice, noodles, and roti. The restaurant also offers vegetarian and vegan options, as well as desserts and drinks.

Salzburg, Austria