Dreamy, incredible and full of awe!…read more This gorgeous opera house is everything. We came here for Simon Boccanegra by Giuseppe Verdi. Disclaimer: I'm not heavy into opera or know a whole lot about them. However, this place was a WOW moment. Being in Vienna, the most incredible, historical, full of life, music and character, city in the world - a visit to the Opera House was needed. We are so glad we did! They have all kind of seat selections, balcony, floor and even standing for a more budget friendly approach. Our little balcony section was awesome though it had a heavily blocked view we were able to hear everything so clearly plus we had the little screens where you can follow along with the vocals. It was an unforgettable experience and so worth it if you're in Vienna visiting. You can also book tours and learn all about the history of the opera house which I think would be fascinating to learn.

If you're in Vienna, you definitely have to visit the State Opera House! I've been to opera houses…read morein the U.S., but most of them are relatively new compared to this one. The level of detail here is incredible - every corner feels like a work of art, from the ornate ceilings to the grand staircases. The performance was equally stunning. The orchestra and opera singers were on another level - so powerful and moving that even though I'm not usually into classical music, I loved every minute of it. This was truly an unforgettable experience and one of those bucket-list items you absolutely have to check off when visiting Vienna.

This was a really fun one hour intro class to the Viennese waltz. Norbert is a wonderful teacher…read morewith a great sense of humor. The overall energy of the school is nice and welcoming. They even arranged a student dance partner for me at the last minute. He was two feet taller than me but we still had fun. For fifty euro per couple, give it a try! Then you can brag to your friends that you learned to waltz in Vienna.

Regardless of your level this is a great way to experience the Viennese Waltz in Vienna. The venue…read moredelivered exactly what they advertised. They even provided a very nice young man as my partner. He couldn't have been more polite or lovely and he was a great lead. The whole experience was very positive. Great value for the price. The instructor was excellent and tailored the experience to the various levels of the students in the class, beginner to advanced. I only wish I could have taken more lessons there.

I initially had some trouble booking this too far in advance. The site kept telling me that there…read morewere no tickets available, but it wasn't clear if I was trying to order them too early (several months out), etc. Eventually I must have entered the active window as I was able to see dates / times; this was probably 2 - 3 months before our trip. Your options for seeing the Lipizzaner horses are, IIRC, a live show, an exercise / rehearsal session, or a behind-the-scenes tour. Prices go down and flexibility goes up as you progress through them in that order. Giving our schedule, I opted for the tour. You also have to pick your language at booking time, which makes sense. You are given a specific time for the tour. The venue is in the Hofburg complex, in the same 'tunnel' area where you can buy tickets for the Sisi Museum. The entrance for the Lipizzaner events is across the road. It is not that obvious, but they had a TV running video of the horses, so that helps. There is a desk where you check in and then you wait in a lobby area for your guide while the rest of your tour party assembles there. They have informational displays about the horses in this area. Our tour started with seats at the main performance arena. The guide went over the history of the place, how things are run today (i.e., how you become a rider, etc.), where the horses come from, etc. It was interesting. The arena is fairly large. We then progressed to check out an adjacent training pavilion just outside. After that, we crossed under part of the building and across a road to a courtyard where you could actually see horses peering out of some stalls. The guide would stop occasionally to continue his narration and to answer questions. We then entered a large room where they stored bridles and saddles for the horses. You were free to take photos up to this point. However, you cannot take photos when in the enclosed area with the horses. We spent a few minutes in close proximity to the horses. The guide discussed things like how they varied in size and how their color evolved as they aged, plus how their naming represents their lineage, etc. We then emerged back into the courtyard where the tour concluded. Here, you are just a couple minutes' walk from where you started. There is also a small gift show nearby if you are interested. Everyone in our party enjoyed the tour and I was glad we booked it. Recommended.

July 2 2025 visited the Spanish riding School in Vienna Austria…read more You can buy tickets for the tour, a training session, or the actual performance. No photography or video allowed of the horses, even in their stalls, although I've seen posted pictures from attendees. Actual performances are on Saturday and Sunday evenings, and start at 108 euros, with price depending on seat location. If you are seated in the cheap seats in the upper tiers be mindful of obstructing support beams. The cheapest seats are for standing room only. A 1 hour show, but much of it is of announcements and historical background talk, before the arrival of the horses. Got to buy these tickets in advance online. Training sessions are 30 minute slots of 5 horses walking around along the edges of the arena, starting at about 16 euros, from 10am to 12pm Tuesday through Friday. We arrived on a Wednesday too late to see the training session, and forked over $18 euros to see a tour. We first went to the empty arena, where the horses do their practices. No practices and no horses to be seen just a vacant lot. Went over to the stalls where the horses were housed. Just look like any other horses and you we're not allowed to take pictures. Finally went to a small museum where horse saddles were displayed on the wall along with associated commemorations. Complete waste of time and money. Could have been worse. My fellow travelers on the Viking Grand European river cruise paid $90 per person expecting an actual performance when signing up months in advance, but getting only a tour.

I just completed a B1/2 course at DeutschAkademie and it was fantastic ! Great teacher, spacious…read morerooms ( though the air-conditioning didn't work), friendly customer service and affordable prices! I had previously taken courses at 3 different institutes and this was by far my favorite if possible take a class with Andrea B!

I attended Deutsch Akademie from A1-1 thru B1-2...the courses are intensive, the classes relatively…read moresmall (10-13 people) and to get the full benefit, one must attend the classes regularly (to miss one class is to possibly miss some of the German grammar, which is quite different and for me, was much more difficult than English). I was quite satisfied with the instruction, as it has allowed me to pass both my A1 and A2 ÖSD tests, with good scores (91 on my A1 test and 89 on my A2) and has prepared me for my B1 test which I will take soon (tests required by Austria for residence). The school I attended is across from the Opera, a beautiful setting, with clean, well kept rooms, each with A/C and fans (sometimes the A/C was not working so well, but each room has several fans which kept the air moving and a comfortable working atmosphere). The office staff was always friendly, helpful and all I dealt with, spoke very good English, so it was easy to get information and schedule classes. Their course pricing is less expensive than most in Vienna, without sacrificing quality, with the many courses and varied schedules to select from, it made choosing Deutch Akadamie easy. The instructors I had were great! I was fortunate enough to have the same instructor for A2-1 through B1-2 (Anita V.) which was quite helpful. My first instructor was equally as good, she only was teaching the A1 series. I have attended several other language schools and found Deutsch Akadamie to be the best overall. I would very much recommend this language school to anyone wanting to learn German.

I bought my first "real" camera this summer and I am still struggling to understand all that is…read morepossible. As a new hobby photographer I was so excited to hear of Carola Schwalm's "Vienna Photo Walk". Today I went on my first walk with Carola to the Zentral Friedhof. The purpose of the walk is to explore the city, get to know your camera better, ask questions and get answers from Carola herself or from anyone in the group with experience. All levels, ages and equipment are welcome. The rules are simple. Don't rush, have fun, and feel free to ask for help when needed. I felt so welcomed by Carola and the entire group, and I no longer feel so lost with my camera! Vienna Photo Walk offers free and ticketed events and private sessions. Be sure to rsvp quickly if you have interest in her ticketed (10 euro) events. Places go fast!

From the owner: Join our regular photo walks to explore Vienna's sights & beautiful scenery with a group of fun &…read morelike-minded photographers at all levels.

This is not a grab and go coffee shop. Aside from classes, the coffee portion is only open on…read moreSaturdays. However this is a great place to stop by and drink and chat about coffee. Expect to be there for a while discussing about coffee. The owner, Johanna, is incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic about her product. She offered to experiment with new roasts with me and people would stop in to talk and ask questions about their brew systems.

Adorable café, guy working was helpful in selecting coffee to buy although they had more espresso…read moreoptions than filter. Cappuccino and espresso were great!