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Vienna Opera House 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Naschmarkt 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Imperial Palace (Hofburg) 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Austria: From Alps to Amadeus” CNN.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 217 attractions in Vienna
Traveler 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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Reviews of State Opera House (Staatsoper)

( 1-4 of 4 )
“Don't Have Theater Tickets? Another Option”
4 of 5 stars
CarlOjai
Ojai, California
Jun 20, 2008
4/4 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

“A must in Vienna!”
5 of 5 stars
Kimberly530
Seattle, WA
Jan 20, 2008
3/4 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

“Go to the Opera! But reserve tickets ahead”
4 of 5 stars
TheophaniaSeattle
Seattle, Washington
Jul 5, 2007
3/4 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

“2 nights at the opera”
5 of 5 stars
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london
Oct 10, 2005
12/18 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

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