The place is beautiful. The building is impressive. You can find cheap tickets (you have to stand the whole opera) that are sold from 5pm to the play of the day.

The place was lovely. Looking at the architecture and history is fascinating but I felt it was too rushed and there were far too many people in the tour. In addition, you have to pay on the day by cash. For a institution like the State Opera which they take payment via web, it would be nice to book the... More

Saw one superb opera, others were displayed on large video screen outside the building

First of all the Opera has a stunning structure from the outside whether day or night, Starting September there are daily shows, I was lucky to catch one and for only 4 Euros. Once inside you will be transfered to the Music world. This is something any sane person has to do, even for a standing ticket, this is the... More

It was a nice experience. The opera performance that night was not the most interesting, but it was an experience to remember.

Visited before. A must for music fans. Being an opera lover I would put it in the first five in the world, and the orchestra - among the three best of all other opera houses!! The building itself looks like the Emperor visited it yesterday. The singers, costumes, staging - first class, up there with Met and Covent Garden, only... More

Good value for money (£6.50) for a guided your. Able to see thr auditorium,tea room & go back stage. A must see while in Vienna.

Please be aware: opera season is officially only from September through June, so if you ever wanted to experience a real opera in a magnificent opera house, plan your trip accordingly. You can choose the performance months in advance and book your tickets directly via credit card. You can also take various tours of the facilities during the daytime, and... More

Selected operas (we saw 2 in 4 days) are televised live from the stage in the evening (times vary, either 7 or 8 P.M.) on a giant screen on the Herbert v. Karajan Platz at the Opera House. If you aren't able to snag a ticket (or aren't willing to shell out 175 Euros for one), you can sit on... More