The Konzertsaal, for example, which is said to have the world's
best acoustics. An opera house with an emperor's box. The
Spanish Riding School, led by white stallions. A widely fought-over
yet much-loved stage, which says all there is to say about Vienna's
glorious theatremania. And that's not even close to being all.
Surrounded by the
fine arts
The grand history of
this city is ever present.
On the Ringstraße, near the "Grand Ferdinand".
No matter where you look in Vienna,
culture is always right before your eyes.
Illustrious
architecture
Konzerthaus
The mission of Vienna's Konzerthaus since 1913 has been "to be a place for cultivating fine music, a staging area for artistic endeavours, and to be a house for music and a house for Vienna".
Magnificence
Great Hall
Wiener Musikverein
It has been said that the magnificence and acoustics of the Great Hall of the Musikverein are unmatched. The Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's concert is broadcast every year to 92 countries from this place.
Grace
perfected
Spanish Riding
School
Classical riding in the Renaissance tradition. On horseback – white Lipizzaner stallions, to be exact – in a ballet performance as graceful as any. And in a setting no less splendid: the Michaelertrakt of the Hofburg palace.
Vienna's
landmark
St. Stephen's
Cathedral
The "Steffl" marks the centre of the city. And its 137 metre south tower affords what might be the most impressive view of Vienna. You only need to climb 343 steps to see it. But it's worth it!
Habsburg
residence
Hofburg
A global empire was governed from this very spot. Today the collection of magnificent buildings is home to Austria's president. And to three must-sees for every visitor: the emperor's apartments, the Sisi Museum and the Spanish Riding School.
Jewel
of the Ring
Vienna State Opera
World-renowned for its annual opera ball, the most important happening in Viennese society. And of course as a top-tier opera stage, which has had the honour of welcoming the world's most important singers and conductors.
Intrigue and love
Burgtheater
Lovingly called "die Burg" by the Viennese, the largest stage for German-language theatre is a never-ending source of triumph and debate.
Contemporary
since 1889
Volkstheater
Founded as a citizens' counterpart to the imperial Hofburgtheater, now the Burgtheater, the Volkstheater has been a renowned playhouse since 1889. Well-regarded for its contemporary focus.
Scandal!
Michaelerplatz
Emperor Franz Joseph was not amused. Offended, he refused to acknowledge what the architect Adolf Loos planted right in front of the Hofburg in 1911. A new building free of all embellishment. Known today as the Haus am Michaelerplatz.
Museum magnificence
Museum of Art History and of Natural History
Two magnificent buildings, between Heldenplatz and the Museumsquartier, since 1891. One is home to the old masters of art history. The other showcases natural exhibits from every continent and era.
An elegant
stroll
Graben
What was an unremarkable trench before 1800 became one of the most important promenades and most luxurious high streets of Vienna. And it, along with its side streets, remains so today.
