Burgtheater

One of the prettiest buildings in Vienna. Located near many more gems of this city, it stands for it own beauty and shines the spirit of the artists who built it; as the god of the light himself on top of it, Apollo depicts.

Sure its a beautiful building, but it does look a lot alike many other buildings in Vienna. In other words its nice but not remarkable. Chances are you won't remember much about it the day after you have visited it.

Had an outstanding experience inside. The theater is huge and beautiful (was actually my first time inside one such theatre in Europe). I went for Akram Khan Dance company’s Thikra. Had an IMAX level experience with the sound!

The architecture is amazing. The Klimt’s and other two artists’ paintings on the ceiling are gorgeous. More importantly we had a very informative and generous tour all around the place. We visited the back stage, stage, rehearsal rooms and got lots of info about Viennese Theatre.

The Burgtheater was opened in 1741. After the WWII, the theater was rebuilt between 1953 and 1955.

I recommend buying the 4€ standing ticket and then creep lower into a seat. If available of course. The view is special, extra terrestrial, computer like, isometric as if playing an old school adventure game. As you don’t interact it starts quickly feeling like a dream of a let’s play without commentary. Still my neighbor with the binocular started sleeping after the first 15minutes. Also they used a Saab convertible for the stage design. I mean a Saab!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️so highly recommend if in Vienna. It is not really important what play you see. I’ll go back tonight.

Just opposite City Hall, you can find the Imperial Court Theatre (Burgtheater). The theatre opened its doors in 1741 and has since been a focal point in Austrian culture. To this day it is the most important German-language theatre and is known to locals simply as “die Burg”. No less than three of Mozart’s operas premiered here.

Was there one month ago for Radetzky March play. Got standing room tickets for 3.50 €/person, on their website. It went on for about 2 hours and it was totally worth it, even though we didn't understand anything as our German language skills are poor. Fantastic architecture, ornate interior design, and amazing performance. The crowd seemed very posh, the crème of Vienna, when we were there! You will be charged 1.50 € per person for holding your jackets inside. If you are in Vienna, I highly recommend it!

Tanzimpulse im Wien. Great place to go last night .... some boogie'ing and Luther Vandross tracks. Very intimate and Rum n Coke @ 7.80euro so watch out! A cool night and early morning. Only open until 16th August tho.

Yeah, just the best! Its a beautiful and historic theater, did u know that the frescos were painted by the Klimt brothers? Yes, thats right, Gustav had a brother who unfortunately died young. Anyways, this is supposed to be a review for Burgtheater and not for Klimt;). I started to appreciate Burgtheater after the company I used to work for started a sponsorship withthe theater, since then I have been on their newsletter and regularly go to shows and also their concerts 'Die Toten Hosen' were absolutely fantastic and its such a rare and unusual location for such a concert, this is whats so great about the Burgtheater, its different, modernbut still traditional.

The former Imperial Court Theatre, another beautiful piece of history and if you love performance arts. This is the place. However, I didn't get a chance to watch any. Too little time and too many sight need to hit.