Top Rated Attracties in Wenen

The magnificent Opernhaus am Ring, famous first and foremost for its annual high society ball, hosts productions of the very highest quality by the likes of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the State Ballet Company and a host of world famous opera singers and directors. However, the opera house started its days on a less auspicious note, with architect Eduard van der Nüll committing suicide in 1868 because of intense public criticism of his design. The Opera House opened with Mozart's Don Giovanni in 1869, and has been going strong ever since.

The new town hall was built from 1872-1883 to replace the old town hall in Wipplingerstraße and is neo-Gothic in style. A huge central tower, topped by the three-meter-high statue of a knight in armor, dominates the front. Known affectionately as the Rathausmann, it was designed by Friedrich Schmidt. The facade's most attractive feature is its lofty gallery, with its curved balconies. The building has seven courtyards where concerts, markets and ice skating events are often held. At the top of the first of the two grand staircases is the Festsaal, a hall that stretches the length of the building.

Built between 1874 and 1878 by Karl Hasenauer and Gottfried Semper, Burgtheater is one of the most famous theaters in the German-speaking world. "The Burg," as the Viennese have dubbed it, was never just a theater but also a sacred place where heated debates took place about the function of art and culture. Older people still remember the golden years of actors and actresses like Paula Wessely, Alexander Moissi and Helene Thimig, but modern times sees a diverse program of theater, concerts and special events, including the annual Vienna Literature Festival.

Jazzland is al jaren een geliefde plek onder de jazzliefhebbers van Wenen. De nadruk ligt op boogie, Dixieland en blues. Er is een groot aantal muzikanten dat steeds maar terugkomt, maar dat doen de klanten ook. Het is er altijd propvol, dus kom een half uur voordat het concert begint anders kun je het podium niet zien. Je kunt hier ook eten. Op het menu staan populaire, traditioneel Oostenrijkse gerechten. Gaat om 19 uur open.

A visit to the Konzerthaus is a must for all classical music fans. Opened in 1913, it has outstanding acoustics and attracts some of the world's best orchestras. The Vienna Philharmonic traditionally starts the season on New Year's Day with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Over the following 12 months, more than 700 different concerts take place in the four concert halls; the majority are classical, but there is also a handful of jazz and world music events such as the Internationale Musikfest. A highlight of the classical music season is the annual Frühlingsfestival (spring festival).

Take a break from your hectic work life and enjoy some quality time with your little ones as you visit the Figurentheater Lilarum. Established in 1980, this theater had an humble start and could accommodate only 30 spectators at a time. However, in 1997, this theater was moved to a new property and can now accommodate around 120 spectators. The theater is strategically designed for puppet performances and is a popular entertainment venue for children of all ages. Besides the puppet shows, the theater is a venue for several art workshops regularly. Check their website to know about the on-going programs before planning your visit here.