Material · Wood
Wood engraving in Vienna — warm, tangible, personal
Wood and engraving were made for each other: the laser burns names, dedications and logos permanently into the material — dark, tangible, with the smell of a workshop. From a wedding cutting board to a wooden box with a dedication, without an appointment in 1080 Vienna.
- No appointment
- Usually 5–15 minutes
- Bring your own wood
- From €20
- for a single engraving
- from €20for a single engraving
- typical waiting time
- 5–15 mintypical waiting time
- only height matters
- length irrelevantonly height matters
- single or as a series
- from 1 piecesingle or as a series
What we engrave on wood
Almost anything made of wood — from our own range or brought by you. Length and width do not matter, only height or diameter up to 15 cm.
Cutting board
The evergreen: names and a date for a wedding, an address for a housewarming.
Wooden box & casket
Wine box, memory box, gift box with a dedication.
— see examples in the galleryWooden spoon & kitchen tools
A small gift with everyday value — often as a set.
Serving tray
Initials or a family name, visible with every round.
— see examples in the galleryCoaster
As a series for a bar, a club or your own home.
Tree slice
A saying or a date on grown wood — every piece unique.
— see examples in the galleryKnife handle & knife set
A name in the handle or a dedication in the wooden case.
— see examples in the galleryStorage jar with wooden lid
The lid gets the name, the glass stays clear.
— see examples in the gallerySafety razor & handles
Round wooden handles are engraved along the curve.
— see examples in the galleryMusic & sports gear
Conductor's baton, cue, racket — marked with a name.
Wooden toys
Blocks, figures and puzzles with a child's name.
Wooden sign
For the house, the garden or the workshop.
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 wood looks
In short: the laser burns the design in. No varnish, no paint, no sticker.
Dark and tangible
The burned area turns dark brown to black and stands out clearly against the grain. You do not just see the engraving, you feel it.
Every grain is different
Because no two pieces of wood are alike, every engraved wooden item is automatically unique. The contrast varies with the type of wood.
No paint, no chemicals
Nothing is applied — the engraving is burned wood. An engraved cutting board stays a perfectly normal kitchen board.
Long boards too
Length and width do not matter, only height or diameter up to 15 cm. Designs larger than 20 × 20 cm are combined from several passes.
The evergreen is the cutting board: with names and a date for a wedding, with the new address for a housewarming, with a logo as a corporate gift. Our size rule is made for exactly that — a long board is no problem, because only the height counts.
Light woods such as maple or birch give the strongest contrast; dark woods look more restrained and refined. Varnished or oiled surfaces behave differently — with items you bring, we look at that beforehand.
Logos work very well on wood. Photo engravings are partly possible depending on the image and the type of wood; send us your file on WhatsApp beforehand and we will tell you honestly whether the result will convince. Logos and photos cost more.
Wood engravings from our workshop
Real jobs from the Josefstadt district.
Engraved wooden box
Engraved serving tray
Engraved tree slice
Engraved knife set
Engraved billiard cue
Engraved storage jar
Popular occasions for wood engraving
What we engrave wood for most often.
Wedding & anniversary
A cutting board or tray with names and a date — practical and full of meaning.
See examplesHousewarming
The first shared board for the new home, with the address or the family name.
Milestone birthday
A wooden box with a dedication, a tree slice with a saying, a knife set with a name.
See examplesBusiness & clubs
Series with a logo from €2.50 per piece — from coasters to boards.
See examples
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 wood engraving
What can be engraved on wood?
Almost anything made of wood: cutting boards, wooden spoons, boxes, caskets, trays, coasters, tree slices, knife handles and keepsakes. At sofortgravur.at in 1080 Vienna we also engrave wooden items you bring yourself, without an appointment.
How does a laser engraving on wood look?
With a laser engraving on wood, the laser beam burns the design into the surface. The engraved area turns dark brown to black, can be felt with your finger and stands out clearly against the grain. Depending on the type of wood the contrast is lighter or darker.
Can you engrave a large cutting board?
Yes. Length and width make no difference to us — only the height or diameter may be up to 15 cm. A long cutting board is therefore no problem. Designs larger than 20 × 20 cm are combined from several passes.
Is a wood engraving food safe?
With a laser engraving on wood no paints or chemicals are applied — the engraving is simply burned wood. An engraved cutting board can be used in the kitchen exactly as before.
Which wood is best for engraving?
Light woods such as maple, birch or beech give the strongest contrast, because the burned area is much darker than the wood. Dark woods such as walnut look more restrained and refined. Both work — it is a matter of taste.
Can I bring my own wooden item?
Yes. Bring your wooden item to Josefstädter Straße 58, 1080 Vienna during opening hours — no appointment needed. With varnished or oiled surfaces we look at the piece beforehand and tell you what to expect.
How much does wood engraving cost in Vienna?
At sofortgravur.at in 1080 Vienna most single engravings on wood cost between 20 and 25 euros as a flat price, regardless of the length of the text. Series — cutting boards as a corporate gift, for example — start at 2.50 euros per piece by arrangement. Logos and photo engravings cost more.
Can you engrave a photo or a logo on wood?
Logos work very well on wood and come out clean and sharp. Photo engravings are partly possible depending on the image and the type of wood — send us your file on WhatsApp beforehand and we will tell you whether the result will convince. Both cost more than a plain text engraving.
How long does an engraving on wood last?
Permanently. Because the design is burned into the wood rather than applied on top, it cannot flake or be washed off. A heavily used cutting board will darken over the years — the engraving stays visible regardless.
Your board is waiting for its name
Bring it in — usually engraved in 5 to 15 minutes. Or ask us quickly on WhatsApp first.