Lowenherz – gay shop in Vienna
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Lowenherz

Google (314) 4.9
Tripadvisor (11) 4.8
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Visitors consistently praise Lowenherz for its friendly and helpful staff, warm atmosphere, and extensive selection of queer literature in both German and English. Some reviewers mention needing to improve their German to fully appreciate the book selection.

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Address
Berggasse 8, 1090 Wien
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Phone
+43 (4) 313172982
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Website
www.loewenherz.at

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About this place Lowenherz

Löwenherz is Vienna's specialist gay and lesbian bookshop and has been a fixture of the city's queer scene for decades. Its address is Berggasse 8 in the 9th district, around the corner from its old site on Wasagasse. Stock covers queer fiction and non-fiction in German and English, art and photo books, magazines and films. The staff know the local scene and can point you to events and bars. It opens Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00 and Saturday until 18:00, and is closed on Sunday. More than 300 Google reviews average 4.9.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 10:00-19:00
Tuesday 10:00-19:00
Wednesday 10:00-19:00
Thursday 10:00-19:00
Friday 10:00-19:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday Closed

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Smoke-free Safe space Community oriented Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Free entry Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Day venue Year-round

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4.9
★★★★★
314 reviews

Based on 314 Google reviews.

Esther Bosiak
Esther Bosiak Jun 2026
★★★★★

I feel great opening the bookstore door. The bookseller was friendly and took the time to give me advice. He was patient with my poor German. Thanks to his advice, I found two books. Thank you very much.

Lukas Franta
Lukas Franta Jun 2026
★★★★★
J K
J K May 2026
★★★★★
Raqsuh
Raqsuh May 2026
★★★★★

We had the best experience. We asked for some specific topics and we got expert recommendations. Its clear the propiators care deeply about detail and are so well informed. Wonderful experience. We got some fantastic gifts for ourselves and loved ones back home. An absolute must visit.

Julian Skupien
Julian Skupien May 2026
★★★★★
Tuan Quach
Tuan Quach Apr 2026
★★★★★
Dave G.
Dave G. Apr 2026
★★★★★

A truly wonderful place, broad in scope, language, and media. You can also order online and have items shipped to you. I especially appreciated the thematic separation of the shelves, which makes it easy to quickly find what you're looking for. Thanks also for the personal interaction!

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Last updated on 1 November 2026

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