Palais Auersperg
Palais Auersperg
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Welcome to Palais Auersperg This MICE location, in the heart of Vienna, connects a house steeped in history and majesty with a local and international top-class gastronomy, excellent service and countless opportunities for perfectly tailored events. Palais Auersperg has a fascinating history, and today still plays host to countless events. Experience magnificent conferences and celebrations in Vienna’s oldest baroque palace. Palais Auersperg was built between 1706 and 1710, according to the plans of baroque architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Lukas von Hildebrandt, and since that time has been a focus of European musical, political and social history: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn and Christoph Willibald Gluck wrote their contributions to world music here.
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In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the center. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
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Lisa W
Wichita Falls, TX958 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I was fortunate to be able to attend a recital here while in Vienna, and it was amazing. It was a small music ensemble, along with ballet dancers and opera singers, such an enjoyable performance, and in a small enough space that everyone could see well. The beautiful building made the experience all the more perfect.
Written October 17, 2023
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Oldfart1939
Billings, MT361 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Enjoyed some great music played by fantastic musicians. A wonderful venue for hearing some Mozart and Strauss. The first violinist was the leader of the ensemble, and she was virtuosic in her performance. Have seldom heard such music here in the USA. Some excellent vocal performers as well.
Written October 5, 2023
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Andreea F
3 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
While strolling Maria-Theresien Platz, we were approached by a salesman, promising us an unbelievable experience with ballet and opera... OVERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR! Also, he said that if we buy tickets now - last minute - we will receive the second ticket for free and that the dresscode is casual.... Yeah, casual opera...
He showed us some beautiful pictures, really fast, which look nothing alike the reality. We were presented with 3 categories for tickets (VIP - 65€, A - 55€ and B - 45€). He said that VIP is not worth it, as you stay too close to the scene and that it doesn't matter what we buy between A and B, as we will see the scene wherever you stay. We decided to purchase ticket for category B, but received A instead. Funny thing is that on the ticket the price was of 45€, regardless of category you actually pay for (second red flag)... Also, they already had prepared ticket for free entrance...so much for last minute offer...
He recommended to go early to visit the palace, as it will be open 30 minutes before show. We went, but it wasn't much to see, as they only allowed access in the hallway and the concert room. The palace is much bigger than that, so it's a pity they didn't allow us to see it.
When we entered the room, we were sited where there were chairs available. It didn't matter what type of ticket you paid. The room was really small, filled with a small scene and crammed with uncomfortable chairs. We barely had space to move or breathe. No AC or ventilation was available.
There was a lady offering the programme for the show, but once you had the paper in your hands she demanded 5 euros for it.
Once the show started, I saw the promised "orchestra" formed of 5 people in cheap "authentic" outfits. They barely fit on the stage. Their performance was decent, though they made a lot of cheap theatrics (pretending they couldn't sing something, so someone from the audience comes to help, encouraging the audience to sing along...)
After only 30 minutes of music, we took a break and found out that only if you bought a ticket for a larger group you would benefit from 2-3 sips of champagne in a glass. You had the option to buy on spot, but the drinks were overly priced. The break took around 25 minutes, though they initially said it will only be 10 minutes. Also, the show ended 10 minutes early, so from what was promised to us (a show of 1.5 hours), over 30 minutes were wasted.
The ballet and opera were a rip-off. The ballerina had a sour expression and a fake smile. The buy was fat. They barely danced, as the stage was so small. It was mostly the guy lifting the girl and the girl showing her panties under her skirt. The opera singers were too theatrical. They weren't at all believable.
CONCLUSION: If you have some knowledge of quality opera/ballet, then don't waste your money here, as you will not enjoy it at all. Also, since everything in that show was fake in an obnoxious way, we weren't able to enjoy at least the music, which was decent.
Would have given it 0 stars if possible.
He showed us some beautiful pictures, really fast, which look nothing alike the reality. We were presented with 3 categories for tickets (VIP - 65€, A - 55€ and B - 45€). He said that VIP is not worth it, as you stay too close to the scene and that it doesn't matter what we buy between A and B, as we will see the scene wherever you stay. We decided to purchase ticket for category B, but received A instead. Funny thing is that on the ticket the price was of 45€, regardless of category you actually pay for (second red flag)... Also, they already had prepared ticket for free entrance...so much for last minute offer...
He recommended to go early to visit the palace, as it will be open 30 minutes before show. We went, but it wasn't much to see, as they only allowed access in the hallway and the concert room. The palace is much bigger than that, so it's a pity they didn't allow us to see it.
When we entered the room, we were sited where there were chairs available. It didn't matter what type of ticket you paid. The room was really small, filled with a small scene and crammed with uncomfortable chairs. We barely had space to move or breathe. No AC or ventilation was available.
There was a lady offering the programme for the show, but once you had the paper in your hands she demanded 5 euros for it.
Once the show started, I saw the promised "orchestra" formed of 5 people in cheap "authentic" outfits. They barely fit on the stage. Their performance was decent, though they made a lot of cheap theatrics (pretending they couldn't sing something, so someone from the audience comes to help, encouraging the audience to sing along...)
After only 30 minutes of music, we took a break and found out that only if you bought a ticket for a larger group you would benefit from 2-3 sips of champagne in a glass. You had the option to buy on spot, but the drinks were overly priced. The break took around 25 minutes, though they initially said it will only be 10 minutes. Also, the show ended 10 minutes early, so from what was promised to us (a show of 1.5 hours), over 30 minutes were wasted.
The ballet and opera were a rip-off. The ballerina had a sour expression and a fake smile. The buy was fat. They barely danced, as the stage was so small. It was mostly the guy lifting the girl and the girl showing her panties under her skirt. The opera singers were too theatrical. They weren't at all believable.
CONCLUSION: If you have some knowledge of quality opera/ballet, then don't waste your money here, as you will not enjoy it at all. Also, since everything in that show was fake in an obnoxious way, we weren't able to enjoy at least the music, which was decent.
Would have given it 0 stars if possible.
Written August 15, 2019
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Christopher
Dundas, Canada6 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
I am only rating it at one star in order for someone in the organization to see and change their sales tactics which are misleading to say the least.
We got stopped by a salesman outside the palace (wearing traditional outfit) and we showed interest in attending a classical music, opera performance. He told us he was a music student and part of what the students do is help sell tickets. There were a few lies told by him (and from what I read other people were mislead as well).
1) He told us it is not worth buying the vip seats since they are only 1 meter lower than the middle class seats. Plus the acoustics of the room will be better. It turns out all the room is not amphitheater or a concert hall. It was rather a big rectangular room with a stage and all the chairs on the same level. He left the impression when showing us the seating chart that this was not the case.
2) We supposedly got the student discount for $45 euros. It turns out no matter what ticket you buy (45,55,65) there is no assigned seating. You can seat anywhere as long as you show up early.
3) He kept telling us how casual it is as far as dress code, and we could totally bring our 9 month old. That was a bad suggestion from him, as a salesperson. The musicians did not appreciate the babys loud reactions. There were a few babys there and parents were spending most of the time outside the room with their kids.
4)he kept telling us how the famous operas that start from €80, are for chinese people because that particular one is big in China. Therefore it is very touristy but in ours we will be there with the locals. Needless to say that ours could not have been any more touristy. Big kontiki group as well as a lot of people suckered in the same way i did.
I will not comment to the music and the performances of the dancers. The initial experience left a sour taste in my mouth for sure. Out of principal i would pay a bit more but not be lied in the face.
Beware
We got stopped by a salesman outside the palace (wearing traditional outfit) and we showed interest in attending a classical music, opera performance. He told us he was a music student and part of what the students do is help sell tickets. There were a few lies told by him (and from what I read other people were mislead as well).
1) He told us it is not worth buying the vip seats since they are only 1 meter lower than the middle class seats. Plus the acoustics of the room will be better. It turns out all the room is not amphitheater or a concert hall. It was rather a big rectangular room with a stage and all the chairs on the same level. He left the impression when showing us the seating chart that this was not the case.
2) We supposedly got the student discount for $45 euros. It turns out no matter what ticket you buy (45,55,65) there is no assigned seating. You can seat anywhere as long as you show up early.
3) He kept telling us how casual it is as far as dress code, and we could totally bring our 9 month old. That was a bad suggestion from him, as a salesperson. The musicians did not appreciate the babys loud reactions. There were a few babys there and parents were spending most of the time outside the room with their kids.
4)he kept telling us how the famous operas that start from €80, are for chinese people because that particular one is big in China. Therefore it is very touristy but in ours we will be there with the locals. Needless to say that ours could not have been any more touristy. Big kontiki group as well as a lot of people suckered in the same way i did.
I will not comment to the music and the performances of the dancers. The initial experience left a sour taste in my mouth for sure. Out of principal i would pay a bit more but not be lied in the face.
Beware
Written August 5, 2018
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BabyElephant789
Mountain View7 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
We were walking around Vienna by ourselves - an excursion of a river cruise, and there were quite a few people wearing the period costumes trying to sell us tickets to a concert. We did not want to go to the concert with the cruise because it was supposed to start at 8:00 pm which would end too late for my husband's bedtime. So we just kept saying no to those cute salespeople explaining that it was too late. One very enterprising young man responded that he had just the concert for us - it starts at 6:30. Well, one should attend a concert when one is in Vienna, right? So we bought two tickets. We half expected it to be a scam and we would show up at this place and there would be no concert or some 3rd class act. Well, to our happy surprise, the concert was top notch!!! There were dancing (professional) and singing (amazing), and the orchester with the lead violinist were the best. We were so happy we did it. Later on, when we shared our experience with the fellow cruisers who attended the later concert, we found out that it was held at the same location and the performance may even be very similar but a bit longer.
The Palais Auersperg was built in the early 1700. Mozart had conducted there. Walking up and down the wide stairs, I could imagine all those years ago, all the concert goers in their finest mingling. The concert hall wasn't very big which was a surprise to me.
We took the subway from the pier where the ship was docked to the city center and later took the subway back after the concert. We did walk from the city center to the Palais Auersperg which was a bit of a walk but very doable. We felt like a local walking around the streets looking into small shops and coffee shops.
The Palais Auersperg was built in the early 1700. Mozart had conducted there. Walking up and down the wide stairs, I could imagine all those years ago, all the concert goers in their finest mingling. The concert hall wasn't very big which was a surprise to me.
We took the subway from the pier where the ship was docked to the city center and later took the subway back after the concert. We did walk from the city center to the Palais Auersperg which was a bit of a walk but very doable. We felt like a local walking around the streets looking into small shops and coffee shops.
Written September 21, 2017
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Ben H
Katy, TX845 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We purchased these tickets outside st Stephens cathedral and we're left a little disappointed by the show , like some of the previous comments it doesn't appear there is any pre assigned seating , we paid the lowest price and we're in the third row!! , it seems they just seat you in order of arrival , was expecting a theeatre but it was just a stage (small) although the room was nice ,the music was good playing all e well known classics but the ballet dancers only have a very small area to work in which restricted what they could do , the show ended quite abruptly and was only just over n hour long , we just wanted to get the classical concert experience but would recommend you do some research on what is available
Written August 3, 2017
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Salomoi
New York City, NY128 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
I went to see a concert here, Mozart & Strauss. It was ok for a turist-turist, but not if you are just a normal tourist. the dresses for the dancers and singers were too big and clearly made them uncomfortable. The barítono had no mic and the music was louder than him, so it was difficult to follow his singing. The soprano was ok. The female dancer looked angry and the male dancer was ok. Somehow the dances in certain plays didn't go well and choreography was terrible... in short not recommended... and the sparkling wine in the break was too sweet. The show costs around 45€, overpriced. I have gone to others in the center of the city and they are way better... musicians were ok! And the leading violinist was really good!
Written April 16, 2017
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DerbyEnviroman
Derby24 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Tickets are sold for this event as reserved seats. this is lie number one, there are no reserved seats. We were sold centre seats, two rows back from the stage and finished up at the side of the stage and were laughed at when we complained and told that seats were filled on a "first come first served" basis.
We were told there would be a fifteen piece orchestra. This is lie number two, it is a (very good) septet, but in no way an orchestra.
They insist on you removing and handing over your coat and then charge you for hanging it up.
All this spoilt what was in fact a fairly good show, but not at all what we expected, as a septet cannot expect to produce the same performance as an orchestra. The two dancers were very good.
We were told there would be a fifteen piece orchestra. This is lie number two, it is a (very good) septet, but in no way an orchestra.
They insist on you removing and handing over your coat and then charge you for hanging it up.
All this spoilt what was in fact a fairly good show, but not at all what we expected, as a septet cannot expect to produce the same performance as an orchestra. The two dancers were very good.
Written February 24, 2017
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AudreyB971
Western Ireland, Ireland106 contributions
Dec 2015
We bought our tickets from a street seller who informed us that there would be a full orchestra there and the cheap tickets were sold out. He performs there himself but that night he would not be there. All of these statements were untrue. We complained afterwards but we were given no satisfaction. For the cloakroom if you had a jacket and a coat you had to pay a euro fro each item and there was a 30 minute wait afterwards to collect your coat. The seats were very close together. The lead violinist was excellent. Otherwise the night was very disappointing a rip off for tourists. We paid fifty euro each I was very annoyed when we are not told the truth.
Written January 4, 2016
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Laurel1303
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
My husband and I went to see the 'orchestra' perform at the Palace. We had read reviews in advance and it seemed to be a good authentic experience!
In reality it was extremely overdone and cheesy. The orchestra is not a full orchestra. They are talented, but this talent is obscured by the theatrics of the performance. It is a tourist trap with opera singers and dancers jumping up on a tiny stage (hazardous to all) for every other number. The seats were also very uncomfortable and space is poorly planned out.
If you are looking for the real deal, go elsewhere. If you seek mild entertainment in a cheesy tourist way this may be the experience for you.
In reality it was extremely overdone and cheesy. The orchestra is not a full orchestra. They are talented, but this talent is obscured by the theatrics of the performance. It is a tourist trap with opera singers and dancers jumping up on a tiny stage (hazardous to all) for every other number. The seats were also very uncomfortable and space is poorly planned out.
If you are looking for the real deal, go elsewhere. If you seek mild entertainment in a cheesy tourist way this may be the experience for you.
Written December 26, 2014
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399ireneg
Växjö8 contributions
Hello! Can you recommend a restaurant near Palais Auersperg?
We want to be close to the consert we will hear after our dinner. This is 23 of december.
Best regards Irene
Kirsten O
Vienna, Austria
Dear Irene,
We can recommend the
RESTAURANT MARIENHOF, 1080 Wien, Josefstädter Straße 9
which is just round the corner.
Nearest possibility is the restaurant of the "25 Hours Hotel", right across the street:
25hours hotel beim museumsquartier // lerchenfelder straße 1-3 // 1070 wien
There are also some nice places to eat at the "Museumsquartier" nearby (walking distance: approx. 10-15min.)
Have a great time and best wishes in the name of Vienna Residence Orchestra and Palais Auersperg Team!
Kirsten
Woody2477
Cardiff, UK104 contributions
I've just booked tickets online from the UK. Is this a formal venue / event or can we dress more casually? I hope so as I'm going to appreciate the music nothing else......
Kirsten O
Vienna, Austria
Dear Woody2477,
no problem - you can of course dress casually! There's no formal dresscode.
We wish you a very nice concert and looking forward to welcome you here in vienna! :-)
Best regards
Kirsten
Antonio A
Salerno11 contributions
Gradirei avere informazioni e commenti sul gala di san silvestro al palais auersperg
Kirsten O
Vienna, Austria
Dear Mr. AntonioAVA,
sorry for not answering in italian - hope you understand english as well?
You can download detailed information (PDF) in italian language on our official website.
To get an impression we kindly invite you to visit our facebook foto gallery.
It's not possible to provide direct URLs/Hyperlinks within this answer, but you can easily find us via search engines... ;-)
You can also directly contact our office:
Belco Palaisvermietungs GmbH
Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna Austria
Tel: +43 (1) 40-107
Fax: +43 (1) 40-107-77
Best regards,
Kirsten
CJ I
3 contributions
Is the cloakroom a charge of 1 Euro per person? And may ladies keep on their evening jacket. and men their sportscoat
Kirsten O
Vienna, Austria
Dear M. CJ I,
thanks for your question.
Cloakroom charge is €1,50 per person.
Ladies & gents may keep on their evening jacket and sportscoat - we only please you to hand in heavy coats etc.
Welcome to Palais Auersperg! :-)
Best regards
Kirsten
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