Founded in 1873 by Carl Kastner and Hermann Öhler, this family-owned company has achieved international recognition in the fashion world through innovation and quality. Over the past 40 years, it has also established itself as a leading sports retailer under the Gigasport brand.
The expansion of Kastner & Öhler across Austria began in 1962 and has made the company one of the most recognised fashion retailers in southeastern Austria.
The opening of the Austrian fashion stores in chronological order: Liezen (1962), Fürstenfeld (1965), Judenburg (1970), Bärnbach (1977), Spittal an der Drau (1979), Ried im Innkreis (1985), Wolfsberg (1986), Villach (1987), Kapfenberg/St. Lorenzen and Murpark (2007), Oberwart (2009), and Vöcklabruck (2010).
The unique atmosphere of Kastner & Öhler’s 13 stores and 15 Gigasport locations throughout Austria makes every shopping trip a special experience. Through a continuous commitment to innovation and development, Kastner & Öhler has maintained its role as a pioneer in Austrian fashion and sports retailing for more than 140 years.
