Material · Glass
Glass engraving in Vienna — matt, elegant, permanent
On glass, an engraving is at its best: the engraved area turns a frosted matt white and catches the light — subtle in daily use, unmistakable once you pick the glass up. Wine and beer glasses, bottles, carafes and vases, engraved without an appointment, usually in 5 to 15 minutes. Including the glass you bring yourself.
- No appointment
- Usually 5–15 minutes
- Bring your own glass
- From €20
- for a single engraving
- from €20for a single engraving
- typical waiting time
- 5–15 mintypical waiting time
- just walk in
- no appointmentjust walk in
- single or as a series
- from 1 piecesingle or as a series
What we engrave on glass
Anything with a suitable glass surface — from our own range or brought by you. What matters is not the object but the size: height or diameter up to 15 cm.
Wine glass
The classic for weddings and anniversaries — names, date, monogram.
— see examples in the galleryBeer glass & stein
Club crests, nicknames, a regular's table — single or for the whole round.
— see examples in the galleryWhisky glass
Heavy base, plenty of surface: ideal for monograms.
Gin glass
A large curved surface — even portraits come out well on it.
— see examples in the galleryChampagne flute
For the toast that lasts: a date and two names is enough.
Shot glass
Small, affordable, ideal as a set for the whole round.
Carafe & decanter
Room for a real dedication — a popular farewell gift.
— see examples in the galleryBottle
Engrave the wine, gin or whisky bottle for the occasion itself.
Vase
For a wedding or a housewarming, with names and a date.
Perfume flacon
A monogram on the flacon — a strong wedding gift.
— see examples in the galleryDrinking glass
Water and longdrink glasses, often with a family crest.
— see examples in the galleryGlass trophy & award
For tournaments, anniversaries and graduations — with name and title.
— see examples in the gallery
Your item is not on the list? Send us a photo on WhatsApp — we will look at it and tell you what is possible.
How a laser engraving on glass looks
In short: the engraving is not a print, it is the glass itself. That is why it lasts as long as the glass does.
Frosted matt white
The laser removes a very thin layer from the surface. The engraved area turns matt white and stands out like a fine etch against the clear glass.
Dishwasher safe
No paint is applied that could come off. An engraved glass can be used every day and washed normally.
Curved surfaces too
Glasses, bottles and carafes are engraved along their curve. A rounded object is routine for us, not a special case.
Only height matters
Height or diameter up to 15 cm, engraving area 20 × 20 cm per pass. Larger designs are combined from several passes.
Because the engraving sits in the surface of the glass, it cannot flake, scratch off or fade. An engraved glass stays an everyday object rather than becoming a display piece — and that is exactly what makes it a strong gift.
Short, clear content works best: two names with a date, a monogram, one line of dedication, a club crest. On glass, restraint wins. We show you how the lettering and size will look on your glass before the laser runs.
Crystal, coloured and very thin-walled glass all behave differently. That is why we look at every glass you bring beforehand and tell you what to expect. If you want certainty in advance, send us a photo on WhatsApp.
Glass engravings from our workshop
Real jobs — not catalogue mock-ups.
Engraved wine glass
Engraved beer glass
Engraved carafe
Engraved perfume flacon
Engraved gin glass
Engraved drinking glass
Popular occasions for glass engraving
What we are asked for most often — with examples from the gallery.
Wedding
Two glasses with names and a date, a flacon for the bride, glasses for the table.
See examplesMilestone birthday
A beer glass with a portrait or a whisky glass with the year — personal, not generic.
See examplesBusiness & clubs
Glasses with a logo or crest, trophies and awards — as a series from €2.50 per piece.
See examplesFarewell & retirement
A carafe with a dedication says more than a card — and stays on the shelf for years.
How it works
- 1
Walk in or send a photo
No appointment needed at Josefstädter Straße 58, 1080 Vienna — or send a photo on WhatsApp first if you want to know whether your item works.
- 2
Agree on text, design and position
We look at the object together, choose the lettering, size and placement, and tell you the price. Nothing is engraved until you say yes.
- 3
Take it with you
Most single engravings are finished in 5 to 15 minutes. You wait in the shop and take your item home with you.
Price example
Clear flat prices from €20Without counting letters.
A name, a date or a personal dedication: single engravings start at €20. Instead of charging for every character, you get one clear total price before we begin.
Birthday dedication on a customer's own item
82 characters · plain text engraving
Flat price: 25 €
- Our flat price for this example€ 25,00
One flat price for the complete engraving shown
- Charged per character€ 45,10
82 characters × € 0,55
€ 20,10 saved in this example
The complete text you wanted — with no extra cost per letter.
- Single engravings from €20
- A flat price instead of per-character billing
- A name, a date or a personal dedication
- The price is always confirmed before we start
- Same price on items you bring yourself
- Many engravings finished within minutes
Or just walk in at 1080 Vienna — no appointment needed.
Single engravings start at €20. The exact price depends on the product, the material, the engraving area and the design. We always confirm the full price before we begin. Logos, photos, several engraved sides or special requirements are quoted individually.
Reviews
What our customers say
The reviews are for our shop Dreizack Wien in the Josefstadt district — same workshop, same team. They are written in German.
„Hab ein Schneidebrett gravieren lassen und bin wirklich begeistert vom Ergebnis. Die Gravur war innerhalb von etwa 10 Minuten fertig – richtig top, vor allem weil mir andere Anbieter eine Wartezeit von 2–3 Wochen genannt hatten. Die Beratung war super freundlich und kompetent, und man hat sofort gemerkt, dass der Herr seinen Job mit Leidenschaft macht.“
„Ich hab bei Dreizack zwei Uhren für eine Hochzeit gravieren lassen und bin unglaublich zufrieden. Ich hatte vorab schon mehrfach Kontakt per Telefon und WhatsApp, dieser war immer sehr schnell, freundlich und unkompliziert. Vor Ort hat die Gravur nur wenige Minuten gedauert, ich wurde gut beraten und die Durchführung war auch super.“
„Wir hatten einen 14k Goldanhänger zum Gravieren. Motiv waren die Initialen des Patenkindes. Es hat keine 10 Minuten gedauert und die Gravur war schön und sauber erledigt. Die Beratung und Aufklärung war ebenfalls Top. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.“
„Der Laden ist einfach top! Wir wollten ganz spontan einen Bilderrahmen gravieren lassen und das war der einzige Laden in Wien, der uns so kurzfristig und ohne Probleme geholfen hat. Top Service, top Preis, super Beratung.“
„Danke für die rasche, unkomplizierte und außerordentlich kundenorientierte Abwicklung unseres Auftrags am Freitag. Das gravierte Tortenheber-Set hat dem Brautpaar große Freude bereitet!“
„Innerhalb von 10 Minuten gravierten sie das mitgebrachte Schmuckstück. Der Laden bietet außerdem viele Geschenkideen, die sich leicht personalisieren lassen. 10/10“
„Hatte heute mein Schwert gravieren lassen, sehr freundlich, ideenreich und schnell. Kommen sehr gerne wieder.“
„Absolut empfehlenswert! Ich bin mit einer Rassel hin, um diese gravieren zu lassen. Es ist super schnell gegangen, sehr sehr schön geworden und die Bedienung war auch sehr nett.“
„Ich habe etwas gravieren lassen und bin mit dem Ergebnis sehr zufrieden. Noch mehr war ich aber von dem großartigen Kundenservice überrascht! Das ist schon sehr selten, dass man als Kunde Kompetenz und so feinen Service erlebt. Vielen Dank für die Unterstützung bei meinem Last-Minute-Projekt!“
„Super freundlich und fair. Ich brauchte eine Gravur und es dauerte weniger als 5 Minuten.“
„Habe hier einen Weindekanter gravieren lassen – super Service, sehr freundliches Personal und echt coole Produkte. Kann ich absolut weiterempfehlen!“
„Super nett! Ich war zum Gravieren einer Glasschatulle da. Sehr schneller Service. Auf spontane Wünsche sofort eingegangen.“
Frequently asked questions about glass engraving
Can you engrave glass in Vienna?
Yes. Glass is one of the best materials for laser engraving: the engraved area turns a frosted matt white and stands out elegantly against the clear glass. At sofortgravur.at, Josefstädter Straße 58, 1080 Vienna, this is done without an appointment, usually in 5 to 15 minutes.
How does laser engraving on glass work?
A focused laser beam removes a very thin layer from the surface of the glass. This creates a matt white marking within the glass itself, comparable to a fine etch. Because nothing is applied on top, the engraving is permanent and can be felt with your finger.
Is an engraving on glass dishwasher safe?
Yes, a laser engraving on glass is dishwasher safe. No paint or coating is applied — the glass surface itself is frosted, so there is nothing that could peel off or fade. Engraved glasses can be used every day.
What kind of glass items can you engrave?
Wine glasses, beer glasses, whisky and gin glasses, champagne flutes, shot glasses, bottles, carafes, vases, perfume flacons and glass trophies — from our own range as well as glasses you bring yourself. The height or diameter may be up to 15 cm.
Can I bring my own glass to be engraved?
Yes, absolutely. Bring your glass to Josefstädter Straße 58, 1080 Vienna during opening hours — no appointment needed. We look at it together and in most cases engrave it straight away, so you can take it with you.
Can you engrave crystal or lead crystal?
Crystal glass can generally be engraved and its high gloss produces a particularly strong contrast. Because composition and wall thickness vary, we look at every piece of crystal beforehand and tell you what to expect before anything is engraved.
Does engraving work on coloured or frosted glass?
Yes. On coloured glass the contrast is especially strong, because the engraved area appears lighter than the surrounding glass. How pronounced it turns out depends on the colour and the surface — send us a photo on WhatsApp if you are unsure.
Does the engraving hold on thin-walled glass?
We look at every glass before engraving and adapt the design, size and placement to it. With very thin-walled glass we talk you through it openly before we begin. Nothing is engraved until you agree.
How much does glass engraving cost in Vienna?
At sofortgravur.at in 1080 Vienna most single engravings on glass cost between 20 and 25 euros as a flat price — regardless of how long the text is. Series, for example glasses for a wedding or a company anniversary, start at 2.50 euros per piece by arrangement. Logos and photo engravings cost more; we quote the final price before we start.
How long does a glass engraving take?
The engraving itself usually takes less than five minutes. Including advice and layout you are normally done within 5 to 15 minutes and take your glass with you. For larger series we agree on a pickup date.
Is your glass waiting?
Bring it in — usually engraved in 5 to 15 minutes. Or send us a photo first.