Culture on a budget

The building on the University Ring was built according to the plans of Gottfried Semper and Karl von Hasenauer. It is one of the top addresses in German-speaking theatre. The Burgtheater is traditional and modern at the same time. Daily tours provide a look behind the scenes.

On 25 May 2019, the House on the Ring will celebrate its 150th birthday with a festive ceremony and the premiere of Richard Strauss' opera “Frau ohne Schatten”(”The Woman without a Shadow”). The following day, a giant festival with singers from the ensemble, the Vienna State Ballet, various guests and the State Opera Orchestra will take place on the square in front of the opera house. Surprise interludes are not excluded. We should all mark this day with "save the date" in bold in our diary.

Vienna's MAK is situated on Stubernring - near the City Park and the architect Heinrich von Ferstel. The Museum for Applied Arts (MAK) is located within the building - here there are alwayds new exhibitions to visit. Inside the collection spans from the Middle Ages until today and houses valuable treasures, like Art Noueau porcelain, Thonet chairs, Biedermeier sofas and also contemporary art.