A Trafik is a licensed Austrian tobacco shop. Look for the red-and-white Tabak Trafik sign. Beyond cigarettes and tobacco, many Trafiks sell everyday essentials that travelers and locals rely on. Find Trafik shops in Vienna or related pharmacies in Vienna.
What you can buy at a Trafik
- Tobacco products — cigarettes, cigars, and related items (18+ only)
- Transit tickets — many sell Wiener Linien single tickets and passes, but not every shop does
- Postage stamps — traditional Tabak Trafiks often sell Austrian Briefmarken
- Phone top-ups — prepaid credit for Austrian mobile networks
- Newspapers, snacks, and drinks — small convenience items for on the go
How to spot a Trafik
Look for the red-and-white Tabak Trafik sign. Trafiks operate under Austria's licensed concession system — not every kiosk or petrol station is a Trafik. Vape shops, hemp stores, and pure convenience outlets have different licences and stock.
Opening hours and Sundays
- Many Trafiks are closed on Sundays and public holidays — especially common in Vienna.
- Locations near train stations and U-Bahn stops often have longer or extended hours.
- Use our directory's Open Sundays filter if you need to shop on a weekend.
Tips for travelers
- Bring ID — you must be 18+ to buy tobacco; shops may ask for a passport or national ID.
- Not every Trafik sells transit tickets — check the listing or ask in the shop before relying on it.
- Cash helps — smaller shops may not accept cards; keep some cash handy.
- Not a supermarket — stock is limited; for bigger groceries you need a supermarket or Billa/Spar.