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Opera

The Vienna State Opera symbolizes the city's musical world cultural heritage. In addition, the Vienna Opera is one of the most important opera houses in the world. Thereby, the repertoire always spans a wide arc across the opera literature. Whether you want to be surprised by a classical ballet or a newly staged opera.

The program offers only the best for all tastes. The Vienna State Opera also counts renowned opera greats such as Anna Netrebko and Placido Domingo as well as famous conductors among its league. The Vienna State Opera Orchestra is considered the best opera orchestra in the world and is associated with the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a personal union.

Architecture and history

The Vienna Opera House is one of the imposing magnificent buildings on Vienna's Ringstrasse and is in the Renaissance arch style. Accordingly, the opera gives its name to the so-called Opernring.

The planning of the house goes back to the Viennese architect August von Sicardsburg. But the interior was designed by Eduard van der Nüll. Other artists such as Moritz von Schwind made fresco paintings in the foyer of the opera house.

The opera house was opened under Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1869 with a performance of Mozart's Don Juan.

Worth seeing

Even today, each season offers a rich program of performances for every taste. In addition, there are tickets of all possible categories. Whether you want to sit stately in a box, or prefer to purchase the sporty standing ticket at the box office? Yes, at the opera there are options for every budget!
Tours

The Vienna State Opera also offers a look or two behind the scenes! In 40-minute tours, visitors can learn many details about the history, architecture and internal details of the house. In addition, an opera tour gives you unique insights into the opera's state rooms. These include gems such as the Tea Salon, the Marble Hall, the Schwindfoyer and the Gustav Mahler Hall. Of course, there is also a view of the stage!

The Opera Ball

The Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera is the annual highlight of the ball season in Vienna. This is an exquisite pleasure and attraction for celebrities and personalities of the international ball society. Whether live or via television, this event is watched by thousands of spectators worldwide.