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Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)
Best time to visit
Late morning on weekdays for smaller guided-tour groups and clearer views of the auditorium; for performances, evenings are best, arrive 30 minutes early to explore the lobby.
Budget tips
Guided tours cost about €10–15 with discounts for students and seniors; standing-room tickets often start around €3 at the box office on performance days, so arrive early to secure one.
Recommended for
Classical music lovers, Architecture and history buffs, Budget travelers who enjoy live performance, Couples and solo travelers seeking cultural evenings
Plan your visit
45-90 minutes
About
快速信息: Golden chandeliers and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium hide an insanely busy schedule, with roughly 300 performances a year that keep world-class singers, ballets, and orchestras constantly rotating through the stage. Locals and visitors can often snag surprisingly affordable standing-room tickets, so you might hear sumptuous arias up close without splurging on a box.
亮点: The original curtain rose in 1869 to Mozart's Don Giovanni with Emperor Franz Joseph I watching from the royal box, and the gilded auditorium still smells of velvet and slightly of old stage wood when you step inside. Many nights you can nab a standing-room ticket for about €3, packing shoulder to shoulder with students and retirees as binoculars bob and the orchestra warms up, which feels like sneaking into a private, live soundtrack.
Insider tips
- Dress smart casual for evening performances, locals often favour a neat appearance.
- For the best photos, shoot from the grand staircase or the upper circle during guided tours, avoid flash in the auditorium.
- Queue early at the box office on performance days for standing-room tickets, they often sell out fast.
- Use the cloakroom for large bags and leave bulky items at your hotel to speed security and entry.
点击预订 Vienna, Austria 免费徒步游
与当地导游一起体验城市的最佳方式。
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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