First of all the Opera has a stunning structure from the outside whether day or night, Starting September there are daily shows, I was lucky to catch one and for only 4 Euros. Once inside you will be transfered to the Music world. This is something any sane person has to do, even for a standing ticket, this is the... More

It was a nice experience. The opera performance that night was not the most interesting, but it was an experience to remember. More

Visited before. A must for music fans. Being an opera lover I would put it in the first five in the world, and the orchestra - among the three best of all other opera houses!! The building itself looks like the Emperor visited it yesterday. The singers, costumes, staging - first class, up there with Met and Covent Garden, only... More

Good value for money (£6.50) for a guided your. Able to see thr auditorium,tea room & go back stage. A must see while in Vienna. More

Please be aware: opera season is officially only from September through June, so if you ever wanted to experience a real opera in a magnificent opera house, plan your trip accordingly. You can choose the performance months in advance and book your tickets directly via credit card. You can also take various tours of the facilities during the daytime, and... More

Selected operas (we saw 2 in 4 days) are televised live from the stage in the evening (times vary, either 7 or 8 P.M.) on a giant screen on the Herbert v. Karajan Platz at the Opera House. If you aren't able to snag a ticket (or aren't willing to shell out 175 Euros for one), you can sit on... More

A must See and DO. Buy tickets at the Opera Box office. Those dressed in period costumes selling tickets on the the streets are not associated with the Opera House. They are paramount to scalpers. And, do not buy any ticket for any Musical venue in Vienna (Wien) on Line, with one exception. All are nearly twice the price than... More

Sat in the middle of the "Balcony Rechts" good seats.Saw La Traviatta. Chorus,Orchestra and cast second to none.Ordered our drinks for the intermission before hand. The Opera house cafe is open late, weather incredible for May, we sat outside till late. More

The architecture of the State Opera House is lovely and worth seeing. We didn't go inside so we cannot comment beyond that. More