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Vienna Opera For Children 2023: 5 Most Magic Places

Things to do in Vienna December: opera for children

Vienna Opera for Children. As a matter of fact, Wien can introduce children to the world of opera and classical music like no other capital. Almost throughout the year you and your family can watch special children’s operas. Since they are all funny and not too long they create a great first opera experience for kids. While children’s operas are …

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Vienna State Opera Guide 2024: 5 Must Knows, 3 Good-To-Knows

Vienna State Opera: auditorium

   How to book Vienna State Opera tickets and what is the dress code at Wiener Staatsoper? For classical music fans like probably you (and me) a night at the opera is one of the best ways to spend an elegant evening in my hometown. As a matter of fact, the Vienna State Opera powers world famous opera singers, the …

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Best Vienna Balls 2024: 10 Ballroom Dancing Highlights

Johann Strauss: Viennese ball

What are the best Vienna Balls to visit in 2024? Where and when can you order tickets and learn about dress codes for each event? Each year, Vienna hosts more than 450 balls: High profile ballroom dancing events with elegant dress codes next to contemporary balls, and dance events of the local firebrigade. I have pulled together 10 of the …

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Vienna New Year Concert: Reviews

Things to do in Vienna April: Wiener Musikverein

Each New Year’s Day, millions watch the illustrious Vienna New Year Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on TV. It’s no secret that concert tickets are tricky to get and carry a price tag. Is it worth the time and money to experience the Neujahrskonzert?  Why Visit The Vienna New Year Concert? There are several reasons why you should consider …

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Vienna Opera House: Overview of Choices, Tours and Tickets

Vienna opera house at night

While the Vienna State Opera is the main opera house in Vienna, there are three other opera houses you should know of. In the subsequent post I’m sharing my experiences at both venues and how to get tickets. You will also find tips of the best opera venue for children. 1. Vienna State Opera Vienna Opera House Guide. As Vienna’s …

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Stephansdom: St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna

Stephansdom: St. Stephen's Cathedral

Actually, the story of Vienna’s Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) also tells the story of Vienna. Not least because it has been around for 900 years and is a key local landmark. As a native I instinctively associate ‘Steffl’ with mundane things like cream wafers, radio and school kids rattling charity moneyboxes in the streets; but you will get the key …

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Vienna New Years Concert: How To Get Tickets For 2025

Vienna New Year's Concert, Daniel Barenboim

Every year, on the first day of January, the Vienna New Year’s Concert blasts across millions of TV screens around the world. Since the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra started the concert in 1939 it has become a global phenomenon. Thousands of music lovers from all over the world make a pilgrimage to Vienna to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event. But obtaining tickets …

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Vienna Ball Review from Hofburg: What It Is Really Like.

Vienna Ball of the Coffee Brewers

Vienna Ball Review. Unless you are a die-hard rock fan, visit a Vienna Ball. This complete first-hand report from Wiener Kaffeesiederball at Hofburg Imperial Palace will take you through the setting, the etiquette, the program, ballroom dancing, getting tickets in the first place, and most of all the fun! First and foremost, a Wiener Ball with all its glitz and …

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Vienna Concerts 2024 – 18+ Examples To Avoid Tourist Traps

Vienna Concerts: Vienna Symphonics at Konzerthaus

  Every day, my home city stages one to three dozen Vienna concerts. To make things more complicated, the ‘capital of music’ hosts events with varying levels of quality. Let’s assume you are after quality music events and would like to avoid tourist traps. To facilitate your choice I’m sharing a list of great and good concerts below: from Vienna …

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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra – How To Get Concert Tickets

Things to do in Vienna December: Musikverein

Clearly, there are no more elusive musicians than the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Because of their outstanding fame, experiencing the Wiener Philharmoniker live has turned into a life goal for many classical music fans.  If you want more than TV and live streaming,  find out how to bag tickets for one of the most famous orchestras in the world. Wiener Philharmoniker …

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