Sunday Flowers Vienna
Buying flowers on Sunday in Vienna — all your options
What to do when the flower shop is closed? All your options at a glance
Flowers on Sundays too
It's Sunday morning, you've been invited out for a spontaneous meal, and then it hits you: you don't have a gift. In Austria, the chances of quickly picking up a fresh bouquet nearby are slim, because almost every regular flower shop is closed on Sundays in Vienna. But before you show up empty-handed, there are still some reliable alternatives.
Option 1: Convenient online pre-ordering (the safest choice)
If you don't only realize the occasion at the very last minute, by far the smartest strategy is this: simply pre-order the flowers for Sunday in Vienna online and have them delivered to you in time. Local online florists, including our atelier, offer regular deliveries from Monday to Saturday.
- Use Saturday delivery: A bouquet ordered on Friday reaches you farm-fresh on Saturday. That way, you can enjoy a completely stress-free Sunday and already have the gift at home.
- Superior quality: A professionally hand-tied bouquet from a florist simply looks more elegant than industrially packaged goods from the supermarket.
- Time saved: No stressful search for parking at the airport or waiting in line at the petrol station.
Our advice: If you have plans for the weekend, it's best to place your order with us by Friday afternoon (12:00 pm). Your bouquet will then be delivered fresh as morning dew on Saturday and will still be a real showstopper on Sunday.
Option 2: The quick fallback solution – petrol stations & train stations
Sometimes spontaneity can't be planned. For a true last-minute emergency, when you absolutely need to buy flowers on a Sunday in Vienna, there are still the so-called travel-essentials locations:
| Point of sale | Selection / Availability | Expected quality | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large petrol stations (BP, OMV, Shell) | Available year-round, limited selection of wrapped bouquets | Adequate to moderate (often not freshly trimmed) | Relatively expensive |
| Transport hubs (Central Station, West Station) | Standalone shops or florist corners in supermarkets | Varies depending on the day's sales | Mid to high range |
| Vienna-Schwechat Airport | Integrated flower shops (check-in area) | Very good, but a highly limited selection | Very expensive |
| Station supermarkets (e.g. Billa at Praterstern) | Standard cut flower near the checkout | Simple basic quality | Rather affordable |
Honest assessment: Gas station bouquets are, and always will be, an absolute last resort. They often sit for several days in tight plastic sleeves at unsuitable temperatures, which drastically reduces how long they last in a vase at home. Whenever possible, planning ahead is always the better choice.
Option 3: Flower vending machines and cemetery nurseries
For those in the know, the capital has a few more creative alternatives:
- Local flower vending machines: A growing trend. Some florists across Vienna’s districts operate air-conditioned machines that dispense fresh arrangements 24/7. [FACT-CHECK: Locations change; a quick online search for current machines in Vienna will usually give you a clear answer.]
- Nurseries at major cemeteries: Especially around Vienna Central Cemetery or in Neustift am Walde, some businesses also open their gates on Sunday mornings. Naturally, the selection here often focuses on memorial floristry, but it also includes beautiful, neutral potted plants.
- Saturday markets: Brunnenmarkt (until 6 pm) and Naschmarkt (until 5 pm) offer an excellent selection of loose cut flower on Saturdays. If you stock up the day before, you’ll be well prepared for Sunday.
Special regulations: Mother’s Day and other exceptions
Despite the strict shop opening hours, there are certain occasions when almost every flower shop open on Sunday in Vienna is officially allowed to open.
The most prominent example is Mother’s Day (always the second Sunday in May). Due to extremely high demand, the regulations allow florists to open their doors on this day. The weekend around All Saints’ Day (late October/early November) is also a familiar exception for cemetery nurseries.
If Valentine’s Day (14 February) falls on a Sunday, florists can also make use of special opening hours. Even so, demand is enormous on these days, which is why ordering in advance is highly recommended.
Order Mother’s Day flower with Sunday delivery in Vienna
Mother’s Day is one of the few Sundays in Vienna when you can order fresh flower with Sunday delivery. At MO BLUMEN, we offer special Sunday delivery slots on Mother’s Day for all 23 districts.
To make sure your Mother’s Day bouquet arrives on time, please place your order by Saturday at 12:00 noon at the latest. Orders received by then will be freshly arranged in our atelier and delivered on Sunday morning.
Tip: Popular bouquets – peonies, luxury rose arrangements, and glass vase compositions – are available in limited quantities over Mother’s Day weekend. Ordering early is always the safer choice. If you have any questions, we’ll be happy to advise you by phone or via WhatsApp, daily from 9 am to 7 pm.
Relax and pre-order
Save yourself the Sunday odyssey. Order by Friday afternoon, and we’ll deliver a beautiful, fresh bouquet to you on Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Our regular flower delivery days in Vienna are Monday through Saturday. Only on particularly busy holidays that fall on a Sunday, such as Mother’s Day, do we offer special Sunday delivery slots. If you have an unusual request, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone.
Under the current shop opening laws, traditional flower shops in Vienna’s districts must remain closed on Sundays. Sales are only permitted at locations that serve so-called travel needs, such as the retail areas in train stations or on airport grounds.
To ensure smooth, on-time Saturday flower delivery within Vienna, please place your order no later than Friday at 12:00 noon. This allows us to make sure your flowers are freshly hand-tied and perfectly prepared for transport.
Yes – Mother’s Day is one of the few occasions when Sunday flower delivery is possible in Vienna. On Mother’s Day (the second Sunday in May), MO BLUMEN runs special delivery slots across all 23 districts. To secure your preferred bouquet, please place your order by Saturday at 12:00 noon. If you have last-minute questions or special requests, you can reach us by phone or via WhatsApp between 9 am and 7 pm.
Looking for flowers and plants in Vienna on a Sunday? Most shops are closed, but with MO BLUMEN you can order online and have your flowers delivered any day of the week.