When the holidays are over, with winter still raging and a cold wind blowing around your ears, many activities don’t seem very appealing. But if you happen to be in Vienna, you can make the most of these dark winter evenings: namely, to visit as many operas and theaters as possible!

Vienna is known as a cultural and musical metropolis that shines internationally with its impressively high-quality operas, operettas and plays. Famous composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Joseph Haydn lived and worked in Vienna, many world premieres took place here and were later celebrated around the globe in cities such as Tokyo and London. There are few cities that have such a wide range of daily stage offerings in such impressive buildings and halls. So, it’s no surprise that opera performances, concerts and plays are loved by culturally-minded Viennese and many tourists – you could probably visit an opera house several times a week and never get tired of the wide-ranging and extremely high standard of Viennese performances. We are totally into it and have created a short overview for you. Enjoy!

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna State Opera

The Vienna State Opera is known as one of the leading opera houses in the world. It is internationally distinguished by a varied and daily changing program at the highest level. Anna Netrebko or Plácido Domingo are just a few of the countless renowned musicians who have shone here. The most spectacular event in the Opera is the Vienna Opera Ball, Austria’s annual society event.

If you walk along the Ring and see the Vienna State Opera, you will notice the beautiful facades in the style of Renaissance arches and the magnificent historical facade of the building, which is still the same as it was in 1869. This enchanting environment really makes you want to dress up in the most beautiful clothes and literally bathe yourself in Viennese culture. 

This season you can see the world famous operas Carmen, Don Giovanni or The Magic Flute. You can experience the extremely impressive Vienna State Ballet in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake or the premiere of The Seasons by Joseph Hayden. 

www.wiener-staatsoper.at

Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna

Burgtheater

Performing Arts Theatre

As the largest speaking stage in the German-speaking world, the Burgtheater is a prime example of how theater can transform itself and become an absolutely forward-looking and simply cool cultural institution. Anyone who visits the website or takes a look at the program booklet will quickly notice the progressive character of the Burgtheater and its artistic and very progressive visual communication. More than 800 plays are performed here, both classical and modern. This season, the latest project “Noise. Blind See. Blind see!” by Austrian author Elfride Jelink and Maria Stuart by Friedrich Schiller will be staged.

After the play, you can take a walk through downtown Vienna and visit the Vienna City Hall across the street, the Vienna State Opera or the University of Vienna.

www.burgtheater.at

Universitätsring 2, 1010 Vienna

Theater an der Wien

Theatre of Vienna

The Theater an der Wien has been a center for innovative opera premieres for two hundred years. Mozart’s masterpiece The Magic Flute premiered here in 1791, and the work’s librettist, Emanuel Schikaneder, was director of the house for a few years. Beethoven even lived here and celebrated the great success of the premiere of his opera Fidelio here. 

Thus, the Theater an der Wien continues to impress to this day – many great international artists and directors have worked here. Here, operas are often interpreted in unconventional ways and captivate with highly creative realizations. This also suits the intimate character of the premises and the resulting first-class acoustics. 

Current bookings include the opera Tosca, based on the drama La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, in Italian or the new production Jenůfa in Czech.

www.theater-wien.at

Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna

Volksoper

Opera House

For 120 years, the Volksoper has been an important venue for operetta, opera, musical and ballet. Especially the colorful, lively and cheerful operettas are popular here, on a 480 m² stage, with a load capacity of 500 kg/m². There is definitely always something on in the Volksoper and you are always surprised. Once upon a time the Volksoper was a speaking stage without singing, but today world-famous conductors lead a brilliant orchestra and many first-class singers like Leo Slezak or Maria Jeritza. 

With 35 different plays and nearly 300 performances each season, you’ll have a hard time deciding which shows to see. We recommend the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi in March or the operetta Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss in June.

www.volksoper.at

Währinger Straße 78, 1090 Vienna

Better times are ahead of us: slowly but surely, the shadow of Covid-19 is settling and in addition to tourist overnight stays, sports are also possible again. Thanks to a brand-new cooperation with John Harris Fitness, we offer our customers special conditions during their stay at Vienna Residence!

From now on, an exclusive first-class fitness experience for all Vienna Residence guests is guaranteed: John Harris Fitness owns eight clubs in Vienna and is the ultimate number one fitness studio in Austria. The premium fitness provider is known for luxurious wellness oases, state-of-the-art training equipment, individual support and an extraordinary ambience in Vienna’s top locations. Exercise on treadmills that imitate forest floors, walk over Italian amber tiles and pamper yourself at the highest level.

Visit the John Harris Club of your choice with your personalized Vienna Residence Card today and make your stay even greater. For more information, simply contact us and we will be happy to help you out.

We at Vienna Residence are always striving to offer you the best possible experience. Accordingly, we focus on well-designed apartment buildings that offer our guests diversity and comfort – spacious outdoor areas, private workstations, and comprehensive facilities make each of our apartments a first-class temporary home.

2020 confirmed once again how important it is to feel comfortable in your own four walls. The whole world has been put to the test this year in a variety of ways, and the concept of serviced apartments has proved its worth. While tourism offerings were largely prohibited due to COVID-19 – and platforms like Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia came to an almost complete standstill – Vienna Residence was able to continue to thrive.

Our esteemed managing director, Markus Müllegger, recently gave an interview to “Die Presse”. In the article „Neue Ansprüche an die gehobenen Domizile auf Zeit“, he talks about the advantages of the serviced apartments sector – and how Vienna Residence is reacting to the challenge of COVID-19 by, for example, implementing more flexible cancelation options.

Your temporary home in times of crisis

The need for a home of one’s own – a place where you feel secure and can shelter in times of crisis – is greater than ever. The fact that serviced apartments have a number of advantages over the usual hotel business is becoming more and more apparent to people who value comfort. Hotel closures, home office orders, home quarantines, and infected relatives have all confronted us with countless demands – often related to housing situations.

Many people who stayed in a hotel during the pandemic had the problem that the rooms were not necessarily equipped for a longer stay. In addition, the reception, staff and other guests had to be avoided. But Vienna Residence guests could still enjoy the comfort of their temporary home, just like a local.

The advantage of outdoor areas

Another trend that has been reinforced by COVID-19 is the desire for separate outdoor areas. Whether it’s a chic little garden in the courtyard, a cozy balcony, or an extravagant roof terrace, it’s good to simply be able to breathe fresh air in your own home – and to spend time outside in complete freedom. This offers an enormous advantage in times like these – when forced home quarantines, border closures, and lockdowns are possible at any time. 

2020 has brought living spaces and the possibilities connected with them a new significance. Vienna Residence is focusing more than ever on buildings that fulfil the need for outdoor space and make the apartments even more homely. We look forward to continuing to welcome and support you in these difficult times with flexible solutions and a safe personal temporary home.

Hier in Wien herrscht, wie auch im Rest der Welt, absoluter Ausnahmezustand. Mit Maßnahmen wie Ausgangsbeschränkungen, Grenzschließungen und Heimarbeit wird sichergestellt, dass soziale Kontakte auf ein Minimum reduziert werden. Daraus entsteht ein vielseitiger Bedarf an Unterkünften – sei es, weil Sie sich von COVID-19 infizierten Familienmitgliedern trennen müssen, selbst infiziert sind oder sich und andere einfach schützen möchten. Als Anbieter von voll möblierten und ausgestatteten Premium Serviced Apartments in ganz Wien stellen wir sicher, dass Sie die für Ihre Situation passende Unterkunft zeitnah und unkompliziert beziehen können.

Auch für ein ruhiges Home-Office Klima und Harmonie innerhalb Familie und Partnerschaft ist persönlicher Freiraum essentiell. Wir bieten Apartments in fast jedem Bezirk Wiens, wodurch sie ihren Liebsten oder dem Arbeitsplatz Nahe bleiben können. Das kann auch eine Entlastung für Branchen darstellen, die derzeit viele Mitarbeiter unterbringen müssen.

Wir möchten Sie in dieser Zeit bestmöglich unterstützen, damit auf Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden geachtet werden kann. Nie war es wichtiger, Raum zu haben. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen genau diesen geben zu dürfen!

Wir helfen Ihnen, die für Ihre Situation passende Wohnung auf Zeit zu finden. Kontaktieren Sie uns einfach!

Your personal apartment during the Coronavirus Crisis

Vienna Residence supports with up to 30% discount on Premium Serviced Apartments

Here in Vienna, like the rest of the world, there is an absolute state of emergency. Curfews, border closures, homeworking, and other measures have been set in place to ensure that social contact is reduced to a minimum. This creates a multifaceted need for accommodation – whether you’re infected, you have to isolate yourself from COVID-19 infected family members, or you simply want to protect yourself and others. As a provider of fully furnished and equipped Premium Serviced Apartments throughout Vienna, we can ensure that you move into suitable accommodation quickly and easily.

Personal freedom is essential for a quiet home office climate – and for harmony within families and partnerships. We offer apartments in almost every district of Vienna, so you can stay close to your loved ones or your workplace. We can also provide relief for industries that currently need to accommodate many employees.

We would like to offer you the best possible support during this time, so your health and wellbeing can be taken care of first and foremost. It has never been more important to have space. We are pleased to be able to give you exactly that!

We will help you to find the right temporary accommodation for your situation. Simply contact us!