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State Opera House (Staatsoper)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 228 attractions in Vienna
Traveller Description: There are two ways to see the world famous opera house. One way is to participate in the tours organised by professional guides inside the Opera and... more »
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Attraction type: Symphony, Opera
Address: Opernring 2 Vienna A-1010
Austria
Tel: 43-1-514-44-2955
Fax: +43(1)514 44-2330

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2 of 5 stars
Oakland, CA
13 Oct 2009

In mid-September we bought two tickets (of only a few remaining) at the box office for a performance of Puccini's Manon Lescaut scheduled for the following evening. When we got to the opera house the following night, we learned -- when the curtain went up -- that the program had been changed. Instead of Puccini, Mozart's "Magic Flute" was being... more

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4 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
3 Oct 2009
3
people found this review helpful

The state operahouse from the exterior is grand, ostentatious and utterly impressive. (As are most of the buildings in Vienna). Internally the stairway is nice made from marble and spotlessly clean. The bar is huge with lovely chandeliers and velvet sofas and chairs. The lighting is harsh and bright. The service is lacking somewhat. We chose a seat in the... more

24 Sep 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Since we couldn't score reasonably priced tickets to the opera, the tour was well worth it. The times for the English tours are listed on a board on the right side of the opera house. We got there only a couple minutes beforehand, and managed to still make it (late-September) more

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5 of 5 stars
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
24 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a lovely, opulent, historic Opera House, with gigantic statutes on the roof. It is right on the ring road, with convenient tram stops nearby. We had a great experience going to the opera on the cheap--standing room only tickets for 4 euros each (this put us in the center under the Emperor's box)-there are also 3 euro tickets.... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York
15 Feb 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We managed to get front row seats in a center box for an opera on Valentine's Day. A fabulous experience. Obviously, you have to enjoy opera a bit. The concert hall itself is understated but the foyer and the stairs leading up to the boxes are spectacular. The intermission lounge is also a must see. In the afternoon we happened... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ojai, California
20 Jun 2008
16
people found this review helpful

We tried to book tickets for the Opera House months in advance but it was sold out. When we got to Vienna we checked again but nothing was available. However, we learned that the Opera House does sell deeply discounted tickets for standing room. We were skeptical but discovered this option has several advantages beside the price. The process- On... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
20 Jan 2008
5
people found this review helpful

When visiting Vienna, you must absolutely go to Staatsoper - but don't do the tour, see a show! You can book tickets a month in advance on their website - if you search around for it, you can even find the translation button which allows you to book in English (though I still didn't know exactly what I was doing).... more

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4 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
5 Jul 2007
5
people found this review helpful

This is a beautiful opera house, although to tell the truth I found the one in Budapest more intimate and charming. The lobby is very ornate, but the actual auditorium is pretty plain. Other than a giant chandelier there's not much in the way of decor. Far plainer than other famous houses. But I love love love the subtitles they... more

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5 of 5 stars
london
10 Oct 2005
13
people found this review helpful

went to 2 productions werther and simon bocanegra early in october fabulous interior and you notice a sense of space that you just dont get in covent garden numerous bars and yes yet again as in the met prices roughly half from drinks programs to actuall seat prices.. did my online booking using the cultural link on the staatsoper website.... more

9 Dec 2009

通称オペラ座。 ウィーンの観光で誰しも一度はここの前を通るはず。 小澤征爾が音楽監督をつとめるこのウィーン国立歌劇場... more

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State Opera House (Staatsoper) Address

Opernring 2, Vienna A-1010, Austria
Tel: 43-1-514-44-2955 Fax: +43(1)514 44-2330