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.

One of the most venerable concert halls to enjoy superb classical music by Mozart and Strauss,…read moreGolden Hall is a must-visit landmark in Vienna. The concerts take place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:15 PM, from May to October. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by calling the box office, or even as late as 20 minutes (cutting it real close) prior to showtime from one of the authorized sellers on the streets near Philharmoniker StraBe (these guys are all dressed in 19th century costumes and lugging what looks like a speaker box, but it's actually a printer to print tickets on the spot)... so, it's legit! A truly enjoyable and entertaining evening with performance by the renowned Vienna Mozart Orchestra in magnificent Baroque period costumes and wigs.

Big mistake buying online 39 euro box seats or "Range Loge" seats marked seats 4,5,or 6 in any side…read more boxes. How Vienna ticket office online can sell these seats at any price to unsuspecting tourists, will remain a mystery. Horrible seats. These particular seats have NO VIEW of the stage. I don't mean obstructed view. NO VIEW. Imagine looking through a key whole in a hot stuffy broom closet with a tiny view of the ceiling spotlights and you'll get a sense of the experience. Now, imagine paying 39 euros for that experience. Though extremely difficult to enjoy due to our seating conditions, I recognize that the opera house itself is gorgeous and the orchestra is excellent.

Get some inside view and information of opera house, since I never been in one and won't be later…read more Had opportunity to seat in Emperor box looking down the stage. Gorgeous architecture inside out. Book a tour, recommend first one 10 am in English to be the first one , and less intrusive with other on going tour.

The opera house tour was a beautiful experience overall, but hearing the guide could be a bit…read morechallenging at times. She did her best to speak loudly, but with groups of twenty to thirty people, it wasn't always easy to catch everything. The tour was rich in history, highlighting how some of the walls still belong to the original structure, while others were redone after World War II. The opera house itself is stunning, and the acoustics are amazing. We were lucky enough to hear some of a rehearsal during our tour, which was a real treat

If you have any thoughts about seeing an opera in Vienna, this is the venue. Historic with perfect…read moreacoustics, you will be glad you experience opera at its best.

Attending a concert at this celebrated music hall was a must for our Vienna trip. It was located…read moreminutes from our hotel and beautiful in design both outside and in. We missed the Vienna Philharmonic by days but secured tickets to experience performances in both the Golden and Brahm Halls. The Golden Hall was the premier one of the two with ample seating and amazing acoustics. The Brahm Hall was more intimate for smaller performances but it suffered from air circulation issues especially during the latest heatwave in Europe. We got to see a wonderful performance by a group of Northern California high schools (Monta Vista, Livermore and Lynbrook) in the Golden Hall. Tickets anywhere in the hall were just 10 Euros! The LLMV Symphony Orchestra and LLMV Wind Band split their performance across the almost 2 hours. The music choices and hall acoustics were beautiful. Parents and family were definitely here in numbers to cheer their sons/daughters on. Definitely a must to experience any performance here in the Golden Hall. The Die Schloss Capelle was a recurring performance in the Brahm Hall and the stand out for us with the 2nd half performance with a featured violinist soloist/lead who we felt really livened everything. There was a brief power outage near the beginning but the group was not flustered and kept on playing until the lighting returned! If it wasn't for the heat inside the hall then we would've enjoyed the performance more. So many of us were fanning ourselves with any piece of paper or fans we had. Multiple restrooms were available on each floor and I did not notice any significant lines. Programs were available to download via a QR Code. During the break, drinks and snacks were available outside the halls but not allowed inside. There were tables available for eating but very limited. Highly recommend planning a visit to enjoy the great sounds inside the Golden Hall. It will be memorable!

This is an iconic concert hall and it's worth a visit for a concert. However, I wasn't thrilled…read morewith paying for a program. The performers were generally top-notch and their Baroque attire was a nice bonus. The staff mostly enforced the "no video" policy. People dress fairly decently here, but you'll find those that consider flip-flops and shorts as proper classical music attire. It's a lovely venue overall, so definitely soak in the history.

Not a classical music expert here, but I did recognize a few of the pieces. Fun evening overall…read more It looks like this show caters to tourists, especially the riverboat people (like me), but don't let that stop you from coming. About a dozen musicians, two singers and two dancers. Very entertaining show and it was obvious that all the artists loved what they were doing. We went on a warm day in October, and the room was VERY hot and no air circulation. Big relief to go outside during intermission. No need to dress up for this one, although many did. Nice way to spend an evening - Five stars!

We had dinner and a show at the kursalon. I enjoyed my dinner and service was good as they were…read moreserving a large group as it seemed we were all with different tour groups that merged this night. I had a clear soup ravioli, beef in brown sauce and for dessert, strawberry vanilla mouse.we were also served wine and coffee. I would rate dinner as maybe a 3.5 to 4 star. After dinner, we went to another room and for me this is where the magic happen. The 9 piece ensemble of strings, piano, percussion, played classical music composed by Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven in the city they lived and maybe composed masterpieces being played by very talented musicians. To see the Viennese waltz danced by a elegant dancers in Vienna felt perfection to me. The male and female singers where so delightful in their rendition of classical songs. At the Kursalon, I understood what Vienna is about...it's glorious culture of music that spanned centuries is being performed on this stage for the audience to experience it's notes that stirs your emotion. It's spiritual as I felt a connection to the past, transported by the performance on stage. I fell in love with Vienna.

Came here for a performance by Alma Deutscher, a British born virtuoso. Great performance by her…read more The seats could be a little more comfortable. Nice venue for classical music and several halls for concerts. The Austrians know how to put on a show!

We saw a lovely string quartet concert. We were looking to add a musical performance to our trip…read moreitinerary that was not too pricey. It was a little frustrating because the tickets had "musikverian" in all caps but the concert was actually in the konzerthsus down the street. Our uber was still outside when we realized the mistake so we hopped in and were at the correct hall in under 5 min. There were multiple performances going on at once and we accidentally got ushered into the wrong area. If you don't speak German give yourself plenty of time to find the correct hall. The concert we saw was open seating with no bad seat in the house. The room was small enough that you could see all the musicians very well. There was a brief intermission which served drinks and lite snacks. The program was one euro. Highly recommend so that you can follow along!