Event Manual
Edition 2 / 2009
Online since July 20, 2009
Vienna Tourist Board
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Contents
Live Life, Enjoy p. 6
Creativity 2009/2010
Musicals Rudolf p. 7
Dance of the Vampires p. 7
Exhibitions & Art a_schau. Austrian Architecture in the 20th p. 8
Shows & 21st Centuries
Sissi in the Movies – Furniture of an p. 8
Empress
Masterworks of Modern Art from the p. 9
Albertina
Cy Twombly p. 9
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller p. 10
Grand Entrance. Fashion in the p. 10
Ringstrassen Era
Light and Shade. Painting of the Viennese p. 11
Biedermeier
Impressionism. Painting Light p. 11
art albertina p. 12
Vienna Design Week p. 12
By Order of the Emperor. Jakob and p. 13
Rudolf von Alt
Edvard Munch and the Uncanny p. 13
Herbert Boeckl. Retrospective p. 14
Annie Leibovitz. A Photographer’s Life, p. 14
1990-2005
Prince Eugene of Savoy p. 15
A Feast For The Eyes. Food in Still Life p. 15
Viennafair 2010 p. 16
Joseph Maria Olbrich (1867 – 1908). p. 16
Architect of the Secession
Frida Kahlo Retrospective p. 17
Michelangelo as a Draughtsman p. 17
Spanish Riding School at the Imperial Palace p. 18
Festivals Music Film Festival p. 19
ImPulsTanz p. 19
OsterKlang Wien p. 20
Spring Festival p. 20
Vienna Festival 2010 p. 21
2010 Vienna Festival Concerts p. 21
Vienna Jazz Festival p. 22
Opera & Operetta Marionette Theatre at Schönbrunn Palace p. 23
Operimsommer 09 at the Theater an der p. 23
Wien
Vienna Operetta Summer Open Air at the p. 24
Theresianum
Operettas and musical summer’s evenings p. 24
at Schlosstheater Schönbrunn
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Concerts Schönbrunn Palace Concerts at the p. 25
Orangery
Strauss & Mozart Concerts at the Kursalon p. 25
Vienna Residence Orchestra Concerts at p. 26
Palais Auersperg
Mozart Ensemble in the p. 26
Deutschordenshaus
Sunday Concerts at Liechtenstein p. 27
Museum: Art, Music and Fine Food
Vienna Waltz Concerts at Palffy Palace p. 27
Vienna Imperial Orchestra p. 28
Mozart Requiem at Karlskirche p. 28
Vienna Mozart Concerts p. 29
Vienna Boys' Choir at Musikverein p. 29
Vienna Waltz and Operetta Concerts at p. 30
Hofburg Palace
Seasonal Events The Magic of Advent at Rathausplatz p. 31
Christmas Markets and Crib Display p. 31
New Year’s Eve p. 32
Vienna Ice Dream p. 32
Sporting Events Vienna City Marathon p. 33
Euro 2010 Handball p. 33
Final in Vienna
Cuisine, Art & Music “Arts and Delights” in the Museum of Fine p. 34
Arts
“Culture and Cuisine” at the Museum of p. 34
Natural History
An Evening at Schönbrunn p. 35
Dinner & Sound Museum p. 36
Reinhard Gerer’s Palazzo Gourmet p. 36
Theater
Danube Boat Trips in 2009 p. 37
Piaristenkeller - Good cheer with imperial p. 38
flair
Imperial Dinner Train 2009 p. 38
Vienna - Eisenstadt
Vienna Cooking Salon – Culinary p. 39
Workshops
The Taste of Haydn at Schönbrunn – p. 39
luxury offer
Sisi Ceremony at Schönbrunn – luxury p. 40
offer
Dinner & Crime p. 40
Austrian Dinner Show at Rathauskeller p. 41
Vienna Tourist Board Vienna, Wine & Design p. 42
Specials
Shop & Win p. 42
Wine, Savories & Vienna Heurigen Express p. 43
Shows
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1st Vienna Heuriger Show p. 43
The Viennese wine experience p. 44
Balls Imperial Ball p. 45
Vienna Philharmonic Ball p. 45
Coffeehouse Owners' Ball p. 46
Opera Ball p. 46
Johann Strauss Ball p. 47
Dancing Lessons Dancing Lessons in Vienna p.
48/49
Tours The Third Man: Reliving the Cinematic p. 50
Classic
Architekturzentrum Tours p. 51
Nighttime Tour of Schönbrunn Zoo p. 51
Prater Adventure Tours p. 52
Vienna's Environs Rail Tours with Austrian Federal Railways p. 53
(ÖBB)
Twin City Liner p. 53
Donau Auen National Park p. 54
Archaeological Park Carnuntum p. 54
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Live Life, Enjoy Creativity 2009/2010
Vienna is not just a firm favorite with bon Habsburg musical Rudolf will be back on the
vivants, it is a way of life. It is where the billing at the Raimund Theater from September
historic meets the modern, and design meets 10. “Dance of the Vampires” will be returning to
tradition. Wherever you turn, there are Vienna after a 12-year absence – from
exhibitions, art fairs, treasures at first rate September 16 at the Ronacher.
museums, music from classical to electronic,
culinary trends, Viennese food and wine, and Numerous concerts and festivals throughout the
great shopping experiences. year are sure to delight music lovers – from the
OsterKlang (Sound of Easter) festival, the Spring
The Kunsthistorisches Museum has a collection Festival, the Vienna Festival, the Vienna Jazz
of masterpieces unequalled anywhere in the Festival and the 2nd Vienna Piano Summer
world. Meanwhile visitors to the Imperial Furniture through to “Operimsommer” at the all-year opera
Collection and Schönbrunn Palace can see how house Theater an der Wien, summer operetta
the ruling Habsburg dynasty lived. performances at Schönbrunn Palace Theater or
as open-air revue in the Theresianum palace
From fall, the Albertina – one of Austria’s most park.
popular museums – will be showing “By Order of
the Emperor”, a comprehensive overview of the The world-famous Vienna State Opera stages
works of brothers Jakob and Rudolf von Alt, as some 300 performances every year while the
well as “Impressionism. Painting Light”. Visitors Volksoper offers opera and operetta as well as
can also marvel at “Masterworks of Modern Art” in musical and dance. An ideal place to follow in
a permanent exhibition. Mozart’s footsteps is the Mozarthaus Vienna
where one of the maestro’s apartments is
The MuseumsQuartier, just outside Vienna’s Old preserved. An ever-popular multimedia theme
City, houses the Kunsthalle, the Leopold Museum world is the House of Music. And Haydn Year
and the Museum moderner Kunst (MUMOK), 2009 also saw the Haydn House reopened on
which is currently showing Cy Twombly. A major January 29 — a must for the composer’s fans.
permanent collection of works by Schiele and the
“Edvard Munch and the Uncanny” exhibition are The Music Film Festival provides an ideal mix of
also on show.The colorful assortment of joie de vivre and art on City Hall Square, showing
restaurants, bars and design shops at the MQ opera, operetta and orchestral recordings on a
create an urban oasis that unites fun, art and giant screen surrounded by a world of epicurean
creativity. treats. The square is also the scene of the
romantic Magic of Advent market in the run-up to
Exhibitions at the Belvedere feature Ferdinand Christmas and the “Ice Dream” ice-skating rink in
Georg Waldmüller and a Herbert Boeckl the New Year. Dinner at a museum or on a
retrospective. The “A Feast For The Eyes. Food Danube cruise combines the pleasures of the
in Still Life” exhibition will be on display at the palate with those of the arts. “Joseph Haydn –
Bank Austria Kunstforum from February 2010. Arts and Delights” are on offer on the Imperial
Dinner Train. The Palazzo gourmet theater,
The Wien Museum Karlsplatz will be taking a shows at Viennese wine taverns and a cooking
fresh look at the period when the Ringstrasse workshop also provide treats for the tastebuds.
boulevard was constructed with “Grand Entrance: Vienna also hosts the annual Vienna City
Fashion in the Ringstrassen Era”.An exhibition on Marathon with scores of sightseeing attractions
painting in the Viennese Biedermeier period will lining the 42 kilometer route. And in 2010 the city
follow in the fall. will also host the European Handball
Championship.
The Kunsthaus — a building designed by artist During the ball season, the whole city moves in
Friedensreich Hundertwasser — gives an insight three-quarter time. Vienna’s balls exude a very
into the creative work of this floor and wall special imperial flair and are a pleasure to all.
warping artist. A major Annie-Leibovitz exhibition And a waltzing class could be just the ideal
will start in fall. Meanwhile the Liechtenstein preparation.
Museum invites visitors to experience the world of
the Baroque. Vienna looks forward to welcoming you!
For comprehensive information on Haydn Year
2009 consult the Haydn 2009 Sales Manual at
www.B2B.wien.info
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Musicals
Rudolf Dance of the Vampires
September 10, 2009 – mid-July 2010 September 16, 2009 – mid-July 2010
Based on the novel by Frederic Morton, this This fall Vereinigte Bühnen Wien will be bringing
historic bio musical tells the tragic love story back one of their most popular shows: Jim
of Crown Prince Rudolf and Mary Vetsera. Steinmann and Michael Kunze’s stage adaptation
This heir to historic musical, Elisabeth, had its of Roman Polanski’s classic Dance of the
world premiere at the Budapest Operetta Theater Vampires. After Elisabeth – Vereinigte Bühnen
before finally coming to Vienna in 2009. The Wien’s most successful in-house and licensed
score was composed by Frank Wildhorn, production to date – comes Dance of the
composer of Jekyll & Hyde. The script is by Jack Vampires from September 16. The production is
Murphy. returning to the Ronacher in Vienna for a limited
period, 12 years after its premiere and 10 years
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter after embarking upon its world tour.
www.musicalvienna.at
Further Information: brochure from the promoter,
Venue: Raimund Theater, Wallgasse 18, 6th www.musicalvienna.at
district
Venue: Ronacher, Seilerstätte 9, 1st district
Dates: September 10, 2009 – mid-July 2010
Dates: September 16, 2009 – mid-July 2010
Duration: approx. 2 ½ hrs.
Duration of Performance: approx. 2 ½ hours.
Promoter: Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna Promoter: Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
Tel. (+43 1) 588 30-0 Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna
Fax (+43 1) 588 30-33 Tel. (+43 1) 588 30-0
E-mail: info@vbw.at Fax (+43 1) 588 30-33
www.musicalvienna.at E-mail: info@vbw.at, www.musicalvienna.at
Seating Capacity: 1,200 Seating Capacity: 1,131
Prices: EUR 42 – 118 Admission: EUR 35 - 98
Booking Address: Booking Address:
Vertriebsbüro Vereinigte Bühnen Wien Vertriebsbüro Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 581 81 11-0 Tel. (+43 1) 581 81 11-0
Fax (+43 1) 581 81 11-581 Fax (+43 1) 581 81 11-581
E-mail: sales@vbw.at E-mail: sales@vbw.at
Credit Card Bookings by Telephone:
Wien Ticket: tel. (+43 1) 588 85, 09:00 – 21:00 Credit Card Bookings by Telephone:
daily Wien-Ticket: Tel. (+43 1) 588 85, 09.00-21.00
daily
Additional Information: Private Saturday
matinees can be booked exclusively.
Theater tours, venue hire on days with no
performances. Contact Mr. Back-Vega, tel.
(+43 1) 588 30-272
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
a_schau. Austrian Architecture “Sissi in the Movies” –
in the 20th & 21st Centuries Furniture of an Empress
Permanent Attraction Permanent Attraction
A new exhibition devoted to Austrian The Sisi films starring Romy Schneider had a
architecture in the 20th and 21st centuries is lasting influence on both 1950s film and the
now a permanent feature of the image of Empress Elisabeth, who became a
Architekturzentrum Wien. The cult figure. These cinema hits are now 50
Architekturzentrum is Austria’s most important years old, and to celebrate the Imperial
institution for architectural education. Its exhibition Furniture Collection is mounting a permanent
follows the chronological development of exhibition looking behind the scenes of the
architecture in Austria during the last 150 years. A film productions. Most of the indoor scenes of
focus of the center’s work is “residential the Sisi films were shot by director Ernst
architecture”, a theme close to the heart of many Marischka in the Rosenhügel studios using
Austrian architects and visitors. The exhibition genuine Imperial furniture to lend them
makes good use of new media to present authenticity. Film clips, props, photographs and
architecture. Plans, sketches, texts, photos, posters spread out along a Sisi path through the
models and film are used to bring the 20th century museum contrast the film Sissi with her historical
to life and form a bridge to contemporary practice. model.
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter Further Information: Brochure available from the
www.azw.at promoter,
www.hofmobiliendepot.at
Venue: Architekturzentrum Wien,
MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 7th district Venue: Imperial Furniture Collection,
Andreasgasse 7, 7th district
Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 daily
Opening Hours: Tue–Sun 10.00-18.00
Dates: Permanent attraction
Dates: Permanent attraction
Promoter: Architekturzentrum Wien,
MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, A-1070 Promoter: Imperial Furniture Collection,
Vienna Andreasgasse 7, A-1070 Vienna
Tel (+43 1) 522 31 15, Fax (+43 1) 522 31 17 Tel. (+43 1) 524 33 57
E-mail: office@azw.at Fax (+43 1) 524 33 57- 666
E-mail: info@hofmobiliendepot.at
Admission: Groups (10 or more) EUR 3.50 per
person, Adults EUR 5 Admission: Groups of ten or more: EUR 5.90 per
person; adults: EUR 6.90 per person
Special Tours: by arrangement
Guided Tours: (German only), Tue–Sun 15.00
Maximum No. of Participants: approx. 25 and by appointment
Duration: approx. 1 hour Special Guided Tours: At any time by
arrangement,
Price: Group guide EUR 25 private guided tours for up to ten people: EUR
84.00 per group
Private guided tour: for 11 or more people: EUR
8.40 per person.
Guided tours outside opening hours for up to 20
people: EUR 290.00 per group
Guided tours outside opening hours for over 20
people: EUR 14.50 per person.
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Masterworks of Modern Art Cy Twombly
from the Albertina
Permanent exhibition June 5 – October 11, 2009
Around 200 exhibits spanning everything
American artist Cy Twombly (born 1928) is
from French Impressionism to contemporary
one of the most influential artists of the 20th
art are on display on a total of 3,000 square
century. Taking abstract expressionism as his
meters. Paintings by Claude Monet, Pierre-
point of departure he went on to develop his own
Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse,
original style using writing-like signs which he
Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner,
enlarged to create monumental, large-format
Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky give a fascinating
canvases. The presentation in the MUMOK — the
overview of French Impressionism, post-
first in Austria — brings together works from all
Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism
periods of his oeuvre and presents a new cycle of
and the Russian avant-garde movement. The
works specially created for the show. Twombly’s
exhibition also covers the second half of the
pictures and sculptures evoke the ancient myths
twentieth century with a selection of major works
of the Mediterranean area. However the
including late Picassos, and pieces by Mark
incidental and underlying provides the focal point.
Rothko and Francis Bacon. Gerhard Richter,
His wealth of photographic works will be
Georg Baselitz and Anselm Kiefer round out the
integrated into this display of Twombly’s work for
exhibition.
the first time at the Vienna exhibition.
Further Information: brochure available from the
promoter, www.albertina.at Further Information: www.mumok.at
Venue: Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1st district Venue: MUMOK –
Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien,
Dates: Permanent exhibition Museumsquartier,
Museumsplatz 1, 7th district
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 daily, Wed. until
21:00 Dates: June 5 – October 11, 2009
Promoter and Contact: Albertina Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 daily, Thurs. until
Albertinaplatz 1,1010 Vienna 21:00
Tel. (+43 1) 534 83
Fax (+43 1) 533 76 97 Promoter and Contact: MUMOK – Museum
E-mail: info@albertina.at moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien
Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
Admission: Groups of 10 or more: EUR 7 per Tel. (+43 1) 525 00
person. Adults EUR 9.50 Fax (+43 1) 525 00-1300
Discounts for tour operators on request. www.mumok.at
Guided Tours: Sat. Sun. and public holidays, Admission: Adults EUR 9, groups of 10 or more,
15:30: EUR 2 plus admission EUR 7.20 per person.
Special Guided Tours and Packages: by Guided Tours: by appointment
arrangement
Tel. (+43 1) 534 83-540
Fax (+43 1) 53483-547
E-mail: besucher@albertina.at
Max. Number of Participants: 25 per guide
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller Grand Entrance. Fashion in
the Ringstrassen Era
June 10 – October 11, 2009 June 11 – November 1, 2009
After a hiatus of almost two decades, a The Wien Museum’s fashion collection is one
comprehensive exhibition is to be dedicated of Europe’s most significant. One of the many
to the oeuvre of the artist Ferdinand Georg focuses is on the Gründerzeit period, when
Waldmüller. A master in all the major disciplines urban Viennese society underwent something
of his day – landscapes, portraitures, genre of a fashion makeover. The exhibition includes
painting and still lifes, Waldmüller is among the ball gowns, ostentatious mourning garb and
leading Austrian painters of the Biedermeier underwear as well as children’s clothing,
period. Alongside works from its own collection sportswear and accessories. There are also
(the Belvedere owns the world’s largest collection paintings by Makart and Romako. The changing
of Waldmüller pictures), outstanding works on perceptions of beauty are also explored, from
loan from other collections will also be shown. wasp waists and straining bosoms to the reform
dress which freed women from the tyranny of the
Further Information: brochure available from the corset. The exhibition is not exclusively
promoter www.belvedere.at concerned with the more elegant side of life –
examples of everyday clothing for the man in the
Venue: Lower Belvedere: street and a glimpse behind the facades of the
Rennweg 6, 3rd district upscale salons and early department stores give
a revealing insight into the less than chic
Dates: June 10 – October 11, 2009 workaday existence of the seamstresses and
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 daily, Wed. until saleswomen.
21:00
Promoter and Contact: Lower Belvedere: Further Information: www.wienmuseum.at
Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 795 57-0 Venue: Wien Museum Karlsplatz
Fax (+43 1) 798 43 37 Karlsplatz, 4th district
E-mail: info@belvedere.at Dates: June 11 – November 1, 2009
Admission: Lower Belvedere: Opening Hours: Tues.–Sun., public holidays from
EUR 8 per person for groups of ten or more; 9:00 – 18:00
adults EUR 9.50 Promoter and Contact:
Also available: Online ticket purchases at Wien Museum Karlsplatz
www.belvedere.at and Belvedere Combination Karlsplatz, 1040 Vienna
Ticket for the entire complex: EUR 9.50 (group, Tel. (+43 1) 505 87 47-0
per person) / EUR12.50 (adults) Fax (+43 1) 505 87 47-7201
Guided Tours: adults EUR 3 (30 mins.) or EUR 4 E-mail: office@wienmuseum.at
(60 mins.) Admission: Groups of ten or more: EUR 4 per
Special Guided Tours: by arrangement, person Tues.–Sat., EUR 3 per person Sun.
group rate for adults (max. 25 persons, approx. Adults: EUR 6 Tues–Sat., EUR 5 Sun.
60 mins.): EUR 70 Special Guided Tours: by arrangement
Contact Details for Coop Deals: Tel: (+43 1) 505 87 47-85180
E-mail: tourism@belvedere.at E-mail: service@wienmuseum.at
Tel. (+43 1) 79 557-135 Max. Number of Participants: 30
Additional Information: the Baroque Belvedere Duration: one hour
Palace can be rented for evening events (cocktail Prices: Admission plus EUR 2 or lump sum
parties, receptions and presentations) and charge of EUR 45
weddings — including, if desired, a special tour
guided tour of the exhibition.
Further details:
E-mail: events@belvedere.at
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Light and Shade. Painting of Impressionism. Painting Light
the Viennese Biedermeier
September 10, 2009 – January 17, 2010 September 11, 2009 – January 10, 2010
Waldmüller‘s light-filled landscapes. Die The exhibition draws on a selection of about
Pfändung, one of his best know genre 50 masterpieces from the Wallraf-Richartz-
paintings. Die Traurige Botschaft by Fendi. Museum and the Fondation Corboud in
And Danhauser‘s key portrait Das Kind und Cologne to give an insight into the fascinating
seine Welt, idyllic in appearance only. The world of Impressionist and post-Impressionist
exhibition offers a panorama of art between 1820 painting. Works from the Albertina, the
and 1850 featuring material drawn exclusively Batliner Collection and loan pieces from
from the Wien Museum’s own holdings, which international museums supplement the
includes one of the world’s most significant selection. This unusual and highly ambitious
collections of works from the Biedermeier period. exhibition marks the culmination of a five-year
Other highlights include watercolor masterpieces research project, which introduces a fresh and
by Rudolf Alt, Thomas Ender and Balthasar fascinating perspective into the birth, techniques
Wigand. Originally this collection – of what was and painting of the Impressionist period. The
then the Historisches Museum – mainly included history of Impressionism is retold using
paintings from the Biedermeier period, following characteristic pieces in an exhibition that gives
a significant donation from the Prince of equal weight to art history and art technology for
Liechtenstein in about 1900. From that point on the first time.
art has been at the heart of the collection.
Further Information: brochure available from the
Further Information: brochure available from the promoter, www.albertina.at
promoter
www.wienmuseum.at Venue: Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1st district
Venue: Wien Museum Karlsplatz Dates: September 11, 2009 – January 10, 2010
Karlsplatz, 4th district
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 daily, Wed. until
Dates: September 10, 2009 – January 17, 2010 21:00
Opening Hours: Tues.–Sun., public holidays from Promoter and Contact: Albertina
9:00 – 18:00 Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
Promoter and Contact: Tel. (+43 1) 534 83
Wien Museum Karlsplatz Fax (+43 1) 533 76 97
Karlsplatz, 1040 Vienna Email: info@albertina.at
Tel. (+43 1) 505 87 47-0
Fax (+43 1) 505 87 47-7201 Admission: Groups of 10 or more: EUR 7 per
E-mail: office@wienmuseum.at person. Adults EUR 9,50
Admission: Groups of ten or more: EUR 4 per Discounts for tour operators on request.
person Tues.–Sat., EUR 3 per person Sun.
Adults: EUR 6 Tues–Sat., EUR 5 Sun.
Special Guided Tours: by arrangement Guided Tours: Sat., Sun., public holidays.15:30:
Tel: (+43 1) 505 87 47-85180 EUR 2 plus admission
E-mail: service@wienmuseum.at Special Guided Tours and Packages: by
Max. Number of Participants: 30 arrangement,
Duration: one hour Tel. (+43 1) 534 83-540
Prices: Admission plus EUR 2 or lump sum Fax (+43 1) 53483-547
charge of EUR 45 E-mail: besucher@albertina.at
Max. Number of Participants: 25 per guide
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
art albertina – Drawings Vienna Design Week
International Art Fair
September 23 – 27, 2009 October 1 – 11, 2009
Vienna will host a special exhibition on the The third Vienna Design Week aims to
high art of sketching for the first time in fall showcase and make an experience of product,
2009. Around 40 leading art dealers specializing furniture and industrial design and the latest
in sketches from the 15th century to the present output from experimental designers. After
day will be presenting their exhibits to an successful festivals in 2007 and 2008 the Design
international audience of museums and private Week will be returning to Vienna in October 2009
collectors at this five day exhibition at the with a packed program to present the work of
Albertina – already home to one of the world’s designers in Austria and abroad. For 10 days the
leading collections of graphic art. art albertina is organisers and their numerous partners –
a high-caliber special exhibition of sketches to including Viennese museums, manufacturers,
complement the respected spring exhibition at businesses and international designers – will
the Salon du Dessin in Paris. transform the city into a platform for showcasing
design.
Further Information: www.albertina.at, www.art-
port.cc Further Information:
www.neigungsgruppe-design.org
Venue: Albertina Basteihalle, Hofburg, 1st district
Albertinaplatz 1 Venues: various locations throughout the city
Dates: September 23 – 27, 2009 Dates: October 1 – 11, 2009
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun 10.00 – 19.00 Opening Hours: as advertised by the individual
venues
Promoter and Contact:
www.art-port.cc Kunst online
Monika Vanecek-Pelz, Wolfgang Pelz Promoter and contact:
Wollzeile 25/23, 1010 Wien, Festivalbüro c/o Neigungsgruppe Design
Tel. (+43 0) 676 924 60 08 Margaretenstrasse 96/1, 1050 Vienna,
Fax (+43 1) 913 79 39 Tel. (+43 1) 913 43 56
E-mail: office@art-port.cc Fax (+43 1) 913 68 31
E-mail: office@neigungsgruppe-design.org
Admission: EUR 14.50, reduced EUR 12
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
By Order of the Emperor. Edvard Munch and the
Jakob and Rudolf von Alt Uncanny
October 16, 2009 – January 17, 2010 October 16, 2009 – January 18, 2010
The leading watercolourists of the day were This exhibition at the Leopold Museum will
commissioned by Archduke Ferdinand (from aim to demonstrate the wide range of output in
1835 Emperor Ferdinand I) to compose a which “the uncanny” manifests itself in the art
picture book of the most attractive scenery of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The works
and major locations in the Austrian Empire on show will center on the “gothic movement” in
and neighbouring countries. Ferdinand‘s first England around 1800, as well as on French and
commission was issued in 1833 and the last German symbolism and, finally, the early traces of
watercolour was completed in 1848 — a year of psychological discoveries in the works of Munch,
revolution in which Emperor Ferdinand was Ensor, Schiele, Kubin and other turn-of-the-
forced to abdicate. 226 of the 300 boldly century artists.
illustrative, large format watercolours are in the
Albertina’s holdings. The finest examples from Further Information: Program available from the
this heydey of Austrian watercolour painting were promoter www.leopoldmuseum.org
completed by Jakob and Rudolf von Alt.
Venue: Leopold Museum
Further Information: brochure from the MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 7th district
promoter, www.albertina.at
Dates: October 16, 2009 – January 18, 2010
Venue: Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1st district
Dates: October 16, 2009 – January 17, 2010 Opening Hours: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 – 18:00,
Thurs – 21:00, closed on Tuesdays
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00, Wed -21:00
Promoter and Booking Address:
Promoter and Contact: Albertina Leopold Museum
Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 534 83 Tel. (+43 1) 525 70-0
Fax (+43 1) 533 76 97 Fax (+43 1) 525 70-1500
E-mail: info@albertina.at E-mail: office@leopoldmuseum.org
www.leopoldmuseum.org
Admission: EUR 7 per person for groups of ten or
more, adults EUR 9.50 Admission: EUR 7 per person for groups of ten or
Reductions for tour operators on request. more; adults EUR 9
Guided Tours: Sat, Sun, public holidays 15:30: Guided Tours: by arrangement (max. 25 persons);
EUR 2 (in addition to admission charge) Tel. (+43 1) 525 70-1525
Special Tours and Packages: by arrangement, Max. Number of Participants: 25 per guide
Tel. (+43 1) 534 83-540
Fax (+43 1) 53483-547 Prices: admission plus EUR 70 / EUR 105
E-mail: besucher@albertina.at (evenings)
Special Offers for Tour Operators:
Maximum No. of Participants: 25 per guide (individual and group tourism):
Regina Beran-Prem
Tel. (+43 1) 525 70-1529
Fax (+43 1) 525 70-1500 E-mail:
tourismus@leopoldmuseum.org
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Herbert Boeckl. Retrospective Annie Leibovitz. A
Photographer’s Life, 1990 -
2005
October 21, 2009 – January 31, 2010 October 29, 2009 – January 31, 2010
Herbert Boeckl is among the leading Family album, retrospective and personal
exponents of Austrian modern art. The diary – this exhibition of private and
Belvedere is dedicating a comprehensive professional photographs by Annie Leibovitz
retrospective of this unique and prolific chronicle some of the events, photo shoots
artist’s oeuvre. The exhibition includes and private moments of the past 15 years.
examples from his early period with its Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition
characteristically expressive style, his approach comprises about 200 pictures including large-
to realism in a number of figurative and format monochrome landscapes, family pictures
landscape themes and his post war non- and small-format black and white portraits.
figurative phase that influenced many of his
students. His oeuvre covers virtually all genres of Further Information: brochure available from the
painting from mythological history to portraits, promoter www.kunsthauswien.com
still-lifes, nudes, landscapes and religious panel
paintings. Venue: KunstHausWien
Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13, 3rd district
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.belvedere.at Dates: October 29, 2009 – January 31, 2010
Venue: Lower Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 3rd district
Dates: October 21, 2009 – January 31, 2010 Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 daily
Opening Hours: 10.00-18.00 daily, Wed 21.00
Promoter and Contact: Lower Belvedere Promoter and Contact: KunstHausWien
Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13, 1030 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 795 57-0 Tel. (+43 1) 712 04 95
Fax (+43 1) 798 43 37 Fax (+43 1) 712 04 96
E-mail: info@belvedere.at E-mail: information@kunsthauswien.com
Admission: Lower Belvedere:
EUR 8 per person for groups of ten or more, Admission: Adults: EUR 9. Groups of 20 or more:
adults EUR 9.50 EUR 7 per person. Combination ticket EUR 12 per
Also available: online tickets at www.belvedere.at person, EUR 9 for groups of 20 or more. Mondays
and combined tickets for the entire Belvedere EUR 4.50
complex for EUR 9.50 (group rate per person) /
EUR 12.50 (adults). Guided Tours: Sun and public holidays 12:00
Guided Tours: Adults. EUR 3 (30 mins), EUR 4 noon
(60 mins) Special guided tours by arrangement
Special Guided Tours: By arrangement, Tel. (+43 1) 712 04 95, fax (+43 1) 712 04 96
Adult group (max. 25 persons, approx. 60 mins):
EUR 70
Contact for Coop Deals :
E-mail: tourism@belvedere.at
Tel. (+43 1) 79 557-135
Additional Information: The Baroque Belvedere
Palace can be hired for evening events
(cocktails, receptions, presentations) or
weddings and a special tour through the
exhibition can be included. Further information:
E-mail:events@belvedere.at
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Prinz Eugene of Savoy A Feast For The Eyes. Food In
Still Life
February 4 – June 1, 2010 February 10 – May 30, 2010
Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) was the This exhibition uses around 100 representative
most important general in Austrian military works from a range of artistic landscapes and
history. In 1683 he arrived penniless at the eras spanning the 16th to 20th centuries to
court of Leopold I and in the same year examine the history and importance of food in
started his brilliant military career by still-life painting. Still-lifes are presented as an
breaking the siege of Vienna during the ever-changing symbolic meaning system that
Turkish invasion. Prince Eugene was a pivotal reflects a direct relationship with changing society
figure in the political and economic ascendancy and cultural norms. The exhibition explores the
of the House of Habsburg. The exhibition question of whether still-lifes are merely an
presents Prince Eugene in context as a key imitation of nature, a symbolic representation or a
figure of this particular period. Central themes construction of reality.
include dynastic scheming, spectacle, gallantry,
intrigue, warcraft, conscience, individuality and Further Information: brochure available from the
contemporary survival techniques. promoter
www.kunstforumwien.at
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.belvedere.at Venue: Bank Austria Kunstforum, Freyung 8, 1st
Venue: Lower Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 3rd district district
Dates: February 4 – June 1, 2010
Opening Hours: 10.00-18.00, Wed until 21.00 Dates: February 10 – May 30, 2010
Promoter and Contact: Lower Belvedere
Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna, Opening Hours: 10:00 – 19:00 daily, Fri. until
Tel. (+43 1) 795 57-0 21:00
Fax (+43 1) 798 43 37
E-mail: info@belvedere.at Promoter and Contact:
Admission: Lower Belvedere: Bank Austria Kunstforum
EUR 8 per person for groups of ten or more, Freyung 8, 1010 Vienna,
adults EUR 9.50; also available: online tickets at Tel. (+43 1) 537 33-26
www.belvedere.at and combined tickets for the Fax (+43 1) 537 33-27
entire Belvedere complex for EUR 9.50 (group E-mail: office@bankaustria-kunstforum.at
rate per person) / EUR 12.50 (adults).
Guided Tours: Adults. EUR 3 (30 mins), EUR 4 Admission: EUR 7.30 per person for groups of ten
(60 mins) or more, adults EUR 8.70
Special Guided Tours: By arrangement,
Adult group (max. 25 persons, approx. 60 mins): Guided Tours: Sat 16.30, Sun and public holidays
EUR 70 11.00; individual guided tour tickets: EUR 3.20
Contact for Coop Deals : Special Guided Tours: By arrangement
E-mail: tourism@belvedere.at , tel. (+43 1) 79
557-135 Additional Information: The gallery can be hired
Additional Information: The Baroque Belvedere for events and special guided tours from 19.30 on
Palace can be hired for evening events any day except Friday; prices on request.
(cocktails, receptions, presentations) or Informationen: Tel. (+43 1) 537 33-25
weddings and a special tour through the E-mail: events@bankaustria-kunstforum.at
exhibition can be included. Further information:
E-mail:events@belvedere.at
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Viennafair 2010 – International Joseph Maria Olbrich (1867 –
Contemporary Art Fair with a 1908). Architect of the
Special Focus on Central and Secession
Eastern Europe
May 6 – 9, 2010 June 10 – September 27, 2010
Viennafair puts the spotlight on young artists The Leopold Museum is planning a wide-
and galleries from CEE countries, reflecting ranging retrospective of architect and
the dynamic development of the international universal artist Joseph Maria Olbrich in
art scene. The successful blend of established partnership with the Mathildenhöhe Institute in
and up-and-coming national and international Darmstadt. The exhibition will feature some 300
galleries is a major draw for collectors and art of Olbrich‘s works presented in the context of
lovers the world over. Viennese modernism – Olbrich is closely
associated with the development of modernism.
Further Information: Brochure from the His creative output ranges from decorative
promoter, www.viennafair.at building work to interior design. His career
covered furnishings, household appliances,
Venue: Messe Wien applied arts, ladnscpae gardening and industrial
Messeplatz 1, 2nd district design. He was mainly active in Vienna between
1890 and 1899 during which time his designs
Dates: May 6 – 9, 2010 included the Secession building.
Opening Hours: Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7: 12:00-19:00 www.leopoldmuseum.org
Saturday, May 8: 11:00-19:00
Sunday, May 9: 11:00-18:00 Venue: Leopold Museum
MuseumsQuartier Museumsplatz 1, 7th district
Promoter and Contact:
Reed Messe Wien GmbH Dates: June 10 – September 27, 2010
Messeplatz 1 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00 –
1021 Vienna 18.00, Thu until 21.00, closed Tue
Tel. (+43 1) 72 72 0-249 Promotor and Contact:
Fax (+43 1) 7272 0-443 Leopold Museum
E-mail: viennafair@messe.at Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna,
Tel. (+43 1) 525 70-0
Admission (2009): Standard ticket: EUR 15.50, Fax (+43 1) 525 70-1500
online ticket: EUR 10.50, online preregistration: E-mail: office@leopoldmuseum.org
EUR 12.50, Season ticket: EUR 22.50, senior www.leopoldmuseum.org
citizens, school children, students EUR 12, Admission: EUR 7 per person for groups of ten or
children up to 14 free of charge. more, adults EUR 9
Guided Tours: by arrangement (max. 25 persons),
tel. (+43 1) 525 70-1525
Max. Number of Participants: 25 per guide
Admission: admission plus EUR 70 / EUR 105
(evenings)
Individual Deals for Tour Operators (Individual
and Group Travel):
Regina Beran-Prem
Tel. (+43 1) 52570-1529
Fax (+43 1) 52570–1500
E-mail: tourismus@leopoldmuseum.org
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Exhibitions & Art
Shows
Frida Kahlo Retrospective Michelangelo as a
Draughtsman
September 1 – December 5, 2010 From fall 2010
In fall of 2010 the Kunstforum will open Around 100 of Michelangelo’s most
Austria’s first significant Frida Kahlo fascinating sketches will be on show at the
exhibition. The myths surrounding the Mexican Albertina from fall 2010. The presentation
artist have taken hold internationally, and Frida is provides an overview of the Florentine’s
regarded as an icon with star quality. Kahlo’s art creative output using sheets from the
is inextricably linked with her life. Her paintings Albertina's own graphics collection and major
and sketches are not just a reflection of the loan works from American museums. The
psychological and physical suffering that dogged scope of the exhibition covers everything from
her life, they are an important record of one of early copies of older Florentine masters to studies
the most complex chapters in the history of art of for the Battle of Cascina, designs for the vault
the interwar period, covering new objectivity and frescos and the Last Judgment in the Sistine
surrealism. The exhibition comprises around 70 Chapel and drawings presented as gifts to
paintings and 30 sketches, and represents Tommaso de Cavalieri. The sketches on show
something of a coup for Vienna considering the give a clear picture of Michelangelo’s
rarity of works by Kahlo in European collections. development as an artist. Works by artists from
his close circle show the stylistic distinctiveness of
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter the master’s drawings.
www.kunstforumwien.at
Further Information: brochure available from the
Venue: Bank Austria Kunstforum, Freyung 8, 1st promoter, www.albertina.at
district
Venue: Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1st district
Dates: September 1 – December 5, 2010
Dates: Fall 2010
Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 daily, Fri until 21:00
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 daily, Wed. until
Promoter and Contact: 21:00
Bank Austria Kunstforum
Freyung 8, 1010 Vienna, Promoter and Contact: Albertina
Tel. (+43 1) 537 33-26 Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna,
Fax (+43 1) 537 33-27 Tel. (+43 1) 534 83
E-mail: office@bankaustria-kunstforum.at Fax (+43 1) 533 76 97
E-mail: info@albertina.at
Admission: EUR 7.30 per person for groups of
ten or more, adults EUR 8.70 Admission: Groups of 10 or more: EUR 7 per
person. Adults EUR 9.50
Guided Tours: Sat 16:30, Sun and public Discounts for tour operators on request.
holidays 11:00; individual guided tour tickets
EUR 3.20 Guided Tours: Sat, Sun, public holidays 15:30:
Special Guided Tours: By arrangement EUR 2 plus admission
Special Guided Tours and Packages: by
Additional Information: The gallery can be hired arrangement,
for events and special guided tours from 19:30 Tel. (+43 1) 534 83-540
on any day except Friday; prices on request. Fax (+43 1) 53483-547
Information: tel. (+43 1) 537 33-25 E-mail: E-mail: besucher@albertina.at
events@bankaustria-kunstforum.at Max. Number of Participants: 25 per guide
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Spanish Riding School
Spanish Riding School
at the Imperial Palace
Tours all year round. See program for Dates 2009:
performance dates. August 30
September 4, 6, 11, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
The world famous Lipizzaners are still October 2, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 24, 25, 31
adorned with the imperial crown and to this November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
day continue to bring traditional equestrian December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 27, 30, 31
skills and imperial charm to life. The purebred
stallions are capable of the most spectacular Special Performances in the Winter Riding School:
choreography and routines, many of which take Capacity: max. 950 persons
years to master, including the Levade and the Duration: 45-100 minutes
Quadrille. This is an unforgettable experience for Prices: upon request
lovers of equestrian art!
Additional Information:
Further Information: from the promoter The following take place frequently:
www.srs.at • Morning training – daily training for
equestrian master classes
Venue: Spanish Riding School • Guided tours – a look behind the scenes
Hofburg (Imperial Palace), Josefsplatz, 1st district, at the Spanish Riding School
Duration of Performances: 45-100 minutes
(depending on category) Celebrations – an exclusive location for special
occasions (salons, Stallburg, Baroque Winter
Promoter: Spanish Riding School Riding School)
Hofburg
1010 Vienna Details: www.srs.at
Tel. (+43 1) 533 90 31-13
Fax (+43 1) 533 90 32-40
E-mail: office@srs.at
Seating Capacity: 506 seats, 420 standing
Prices: Seats EUR 20 – 173, standing places
EUR 10 – 31 (depending on category)
Booking Address:
Spanische Hofreitschule
Hofburg, 1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 533 90 31
Fax (+43 1) 533 90 32-40
E-mail: tickets@srs.at
Performances in 2009:
7 categories:
1. Evening (80 minutes)
2. Sunday (80 minutes)
3. With commentary (100 minutes)
4. New Year’s Eve (80 minutes)
5. Year-end 30 December (80 minutes)
6. With carriage demonstration (80 minutes)
7. With commentary (80 minutes)
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Festivals
Music Film Festival ImPulsTanz
June 27 – August 30, 2009/ July 3 – September 5, July 9 – August 9, 2009
2010 July/ August 2010
ImPulsTanz — Europe’s largest dance
Highly acclaimed opera and operetta festival — presents work by renowned
productions, classic concerts and enchanting choreographers from around the world, as
ballet per-formances, all captured on celluloid, well as new creations that are awaited with
can be enjoyed free of charge by thousands suspense. Avant-garde troupes from every
every evening under the starry Vienna sky. continent of the globe perform contemporary
Against the magnificent backdrop of the neo- works and classics of modern dance. The
Gothic City Hall, the giant screen will be showing festival features fascinating dance experiences,
opera, orchestral and ballet performances. performed by virtuoso companies and soloists.
Seating is available and mouth-watering The Workshop Festival, led by renowned
international specialities will be dished up at instructors, offers opportunities to participate in
refreshment stalls around the giant screen. around 200 courses ranging from yoga to jazz to
hip hop. Everyone is welcome.
Further information: from the promoter
www.wien-event.at Further Information: “ImPulsTanz 2009”
program from the promoter
Venue: Rathausplatz, 1st district www.impulstanz.com
Dates: June 27 – August 30, 2009/ July 3 – Venues: Burgtheater, Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 2, 1st
September 5, 2010 district
daily except in case of rain Volkstheater, Neustiftgasse 1, 7th district
Schauspielhaus, Porzellangasse 19, 9th district
Begin: after nightfall, approx. 21:30 Odeon, Taborstrasse 10, 2nd district
Kasino am Schwarzenbergplatz, Am
Duration: acccording to the length of the film, Schwarzenbergplatz 3, 3rd district
around 1 to 3½ hours Semperdepot, Lehargasse 6-8, 6th district
and other venues
Presented by: stadt wien marketing gmbh
Kolingasse 11/7, 1090 Vienna Dates: July 9 – August 9, 2009
Tel. (+43 1) 319 82 000 July/ August 2010
Fax 319 82 00-82
E-mail: office@wien-event.at Starting Time: mostly 21:00
Admission: free Duration of Events: approx. 1½ - 2 hours
Seating capacity: 3,000 Promoter: ImPulsTanz
Museumstrasse 5/21, A-1070 Vienna
Additional Information: Tel. (+43 1) 523 55 58, Fax (+43 1) 523 16 839
Details of the 2009 program will be announced in E-mail: info@impulstanz.com
May (see www.wien-event.at). Seating Capacity: Burgtheater: 1,150
Volkstheater: 970
Schauspielhaus: 175
Odeon: 300
Kasino am Schwarzenbergplatz and Semper
Depot: 150 each
Prices: EUR 8 – 125
Booking Address: ImPulsTanz
Museumstrasse 5/21, A-1070 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 523 55 58, Fax (+43 1) 523 16 839
E-mail: info@impulstanz.com
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Festivals
OsterKlang Wien Spring Festival
The Sound of Easter in Vienna
March 27 – April 4, 2010 Mid-March – mid-May 2010
The annual OsterKlang Wien (Sound of Easter) The colorful, fresh and varied program of the
festival in the city of music is a celebration of Vienna Spring Festival suits the season
Holy Week and the arrival of spring. Mass and perfectly. The Festival was called into being in
oratorio performances by Austrian and foreign 1992. Every year from approximately mid-March
artists, ranging from classical works to to middle of May – when the Vienna Festival
contemporary compositions, will be held at a starts – audiences are treated to a superlative
variety of venues, including the Musikverein, the program of music with a high-profile international
Konzerthaus, the Theater an der Wien and the line-up. The festival is hosted alternately by the
Minoritenkirche (Church of the Minorites). The Musikverein and Konzerthaus, and in 2010 it is
festival is traditionally opened by the Vienna again the turn of the Konzerthaus to deliver the
Philharmonic in the Golden Hall of the exquisite performances which make the Spring
Musikverein. Festival a key event in Vienna’s concert
calendar.
Further Information: “The Sound of Easter in
Vienna” program from the promoter Further Information: Program from the promoter
www.osterklang.at www.konzerthaus.at
Venues: Wiener Musikverein, Bösendorferstrasse Venue: Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20, 3rd
12, 1st district district
Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20, 3rd district
Theater an der Wien, Linke Wienzeile 6, 6th district Dates: Mid-March – mid-May 2010
Minoritenkirche, Minoritenplatz, 1st district
Hofburgkapelle, Hofburg – Schweizerhaus, 1st Starting Times: mostly 19:30
district
Semper-Depot, Lehargasse 6-8, 6th district Duration of Concerts: approx. 1½ - 2 hours
Dates: March 27 – April 4, 2010 Promoter: : Wiener Konzerthaus
Lothringerstrasse 20, 1030 Vienna
Duration of Concerts: approx. 2 hours Tel. (+43 1) 242 000
Promoter: OsterKlang Wien Fax (+43 1) 242 00-111
Linke Wienzeile 6, A-1060 Vienna Email: mail@konzerthaus.at
Tel: (+43 1) 588 85
E-mail: info@osterklang.at
Seating Capacity: Musikverein: Grosser Saal Seating Capacity: Grosser Saal 1,800, Mozart-
1,700 Saal 700
Theater an der Wien: 1,100
Konzerthaus: Grosser Saal 1,800; Mozart Saal Prices: approx. EUR 10 - 105
700
Prices (2009): approx. EUR 11 – 130 Booking Address: Wiener Konzerthaus
Tour operators receive discounts on group Lothringerstrasse 20, 1030 Vienna
bookings. Tel. (+43 1) 242 002
Booking Address: OsterKlang Wien Fax (+43 1) 242 00-110
Linke Wienzeile 6, A-1060 Vienna Email: ticket@konzerthaus.at
Tel: (+43 1) 5 888 5
E-mail: tickets@osterklang.at
Credit Card Bookings by Telephone: Tel: (+43 1)
427 17, Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00
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Festivals
Vienna Festival 2010 2010 Vienna Festival
Concerts
May 14 – June 20, 2010 Mid-May – mid-June 2010
Artistic diversity is the great strength of the The international music festival held as part
Vienna Festival. The program will include of the Vienna Festival is traditional highlight
opera, concerts, theater, dance, performance of the city’s concert season. It features top-
events and exhibitions. The festival is known for flight orchestras and conductors and
new productions of classics and premières of compositions of high quality — adding up to
avant-garde works by world class directors. The world class classical music.
traditional opening event of the festival — a giant,
free open-air spectacle — is staged on Further Information: program will be available
Rathausplatz (City Hall Square). Peter Sellars’ from the promoter
production of Othello will be a highlight of the www.musikverein.at
2009 Vienna Festival.
Venue: Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, 1st district
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.festwochen.at Dates: Mid-May – mid-June 2010
Venues among others: Halls E and G at
MuseumsQuartier Wien, Museumsplatz 1, 7th Starting Time: usually 19:30
district
Theater an der Wien, Linke Wienzeile 6 , 6th Duration of Concerts: 1½ to 2 hours
district
City Hall Square (Rathausplatz), 1st district Promoter: Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Schauspielhaus, Porzellangasse 19, 9th district Bösendorferstrasse 12, 1010 Vienna
Theater Akzent, Theresianumgasse 16-18 Tel. (+43 1) 505 81 90
Dates: May 14 – June 20, 2010 Fax (+43 1) 505 81 90-94
Starting Time: variable depending on performance Email: office@musikverein.at
Promoter: Vienna Festival
Lehárgasse 11, 1060 Vienna Seating Capacity: 1,700
Tel. (+43 1) 589 22-0, Fax (+43 1) 589 22-49
E-mail: festwochen@festwochen.at Prices: variable, depending on the performance
Festival service number: (+43 1) 598 22 22
Seating Capacity: Theater an der Wien 1,100 Booking Address:
Museum Quarter, Hall E 1,000, Hall G 350, Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Schauspielhaus 150, Theater Akzent 450 Bösendorferstrasse 12, 1010 Vienna
Prices: variable depending on performance Tel. (+43 1) 505 81 90
Booking Address: Wiener Festwochen Fax (+43 1) 505 81 90-94
Lehárgasse 11, 1060 Vienna Email: tickets@musikverein.at
Tel. (+43 1) 589 22-0, Fax (+43 1) 589 22-49
E-mail: kartenbuero@festwochen.at
Online ticket sales at www.festwochen.at start Jan
31.
Credit Card Bookings by Telephone:
Tel. (+43 1) 589 22 11, Mon-Fri 10.00-17:00 from
March 10
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Festivals
Vienna Jazz Festival
June 28 – July 9, 2010
The Vienna Jazz Festival, which will celebrate
its 20th anniversary in 2010, is one of the
leading festivals of its kind. This is due not
just to the presence of top musicians but also
to the main venues - Vienna’s State Opera
House and the Vienna City Hall Sqare and the
Arkadenhof. The program features dozens of
concerts by foreign and Austrian stars, and styles
range from mainstream jazz and soul to dance-
oriented varieties like rap, hiphop and
Drum’n’Bass.
Further Information: Program from the promoter
www.viennajazz.org
Venues among others:
Vienna State Opera House, Opernring 2, 1st
district
MuseumsQuartier Wien, Museumsplatz 1, 7th
district
City Hall (Rathaus), Arkadenhof , 1st district
Fernwärme Spittelau, 9th district
Jazzland, Franz-Josefs-Kai 29, 1st district
Porgy & Bess, Riemergasse 11, 1st district
Miles Smiles, Lange Gasse 51, 8th district
Reigen, Hadikgasse 62, 14th district
Dates: June 28 – July 9, 2010
Starting Times: between 17:00 and 22:00
Promoter: Verein Jazz Fest Wien
Lammgasse 12 / 8, A-1080 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 712 42 24, Fax (+43 1) 712 34 34
E-mail: office@viennajazz.org
Seating Capacity: State Opera House 1,500
MuseumsQuartier Wien, Hall E 1,000
Prices (2009): State Opera House EUR 28 - 70
Konzerthaus EUR 35 - 89
Other venues free admission to EUR 30
Booking Address:
Jazz Fest Wien Ticket Center
Tel.: (+43 1) 408 60 30
Online: www.viennajazz.org
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Opera and Operetta
Marionette Theater Operimsommer at the Theater
at Schönbrunn Palace an der Wien
Permanent Attraction July 2 – August 14, 2009
July 15 – August 8, 2010
The Schönbrunn Palace Marionette Theater’s
puppet ballet enchants both young and old Vienna’s newest opera house premieres an
with Strauss melodies, Mozart operas and opera every month – from baroque to
musicals from the world of fairy-tale. There is contemporary. The 2009 “Operimsommer”
a program for adults (featuring Wolfgang summer program will include performances of the
Amadeus Mozart’s most popular work, the Magic fast-paced Il Turco in Italia by Gioachino Rossini
Flute, and Johann Strauss’s Blue Danube Waltz) in July, and Mozart’s Don Giovonni in August. In
and a special children’s schedule (the 2010 Johann Strauss’ classic operetta Die
Kinderzauberflöte, Aladdin with fantastic stories Fledermaus will be on the billing.
from the East, Ritter Kamembert, Hansel and
Gretel and Die Kinderfledermaus). Further Information: Brochure and program from
the promoter, www.theater-wien.at
Further Information: leaflet and program
from the promoter Venue: Theater an der Wien
www.marionettentheater.at Linke Wienzeile 6, 6th district
Venue: Schönbrunn Palace, 13th district Dates:
Marionette Theater, Hofratstrakt 2009
G. Rossini/Il Turco in Italia: July 2, 4, 9, 13 and
Dates: Permanent attraction with performances 15, 2009
almost daily (see www.marionettentheater.at for W. A. Mozart/Don Giovanni: August 1, 4, 6, 8, 11
program details) and 14, 2009
2010
Duration of Performances: Magic Flute 2.20 Johann Strauss/Die Fledermaus: July 15, 17, 20,
hours, Johann Strauss 1.55 hours, children’s 22, 25, 27, 29 and August 3, 5, 8
program 1.15 hours
Duration of Performances: approx. 2½ hours
Promoter: Marionette Theater at
Schönbrunn Palace, A-1130 Vienna Promoter: Theater an der Wien
Tel. (+43 1) 817 32 47, Fax (+43 1) 817 32 474 Linke Wienzeile 6, A-1060 Vienna
E-mail: office@marionettentheater.at Tel. (+43 1) 588 30-660
Seating Capacity: 88 Fax (+43 1) 588 30-560
Prices: adults EUR 27 / 33, children EUR 17/22 E-mail: oper@theater-wien.at
Children’s program: adults EUR 9/11, children
EUR 6/8 Seating Capacity: 1,200
Travel agencies receive 10% reductions
Booking Address: Marionettentheater Prices: approx. EUR 18 - 130
Schloss Schönbrunn, A-1130 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 817 32 47, Fax (+43 1) 817 32 474 Booking Address: Theater an der Wien
E-mail: office@marionettentheater.at Linke Wienzeile 6, A-1060 Vienna
Special Performances: With a buffet by Tel. (+43 1) 5 888 5
arrangement. Prices on request (5-20% discount Online: www.theater-wien.at
for tour operators)
Additional Information: Since language is not the Group Bookings (8 or more persons):
primary means of expression, performances can Vertriebsabteilung der Vereinigen Bühnen Wien
be universally understood and therefore also offer Tel. (+43 1) 581 81 111-0
non-German speaking guests an insight into the E-mail: sales@vbw.at
world of opera and ballet.
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Opera and Operetta
Vienna Operetta Summer Operettas and musical
Open Air at the Theresianum summer’s evenings at
Schlosstheater Schönbrunn
July 9 – August 9, 2009 July 16 – August 30, 2009
July/ August 2010
Summer 2009 will see musik theater
The Vienna Operetta summer will have a Schönbrunn productions of two Carl Zeller
completely new look this summer. For the first operettas, Der Vogelhändler (The Bird Seller)
time it will feature a full operetta rather than a and Der Obersteiger (The Mine Foreman).
revue. This year it is the turn of Johann Confusion reigns in The Bird Seller, one of the
Strauss’s Vienna Blood. The venue for the 20 or most popular operettas of all which takes a light-
so performances is a romantic grotto in the hearted look at love, jealousy and corruption.
grounds of the former Imperial Palace, the The Mine Foreman is a comic operetta which
birthplace of Empress Maria Theresa, which today enjoyed similar popularity to The Bird Seller
hosts the Theresianum academy. The 25-strong when it was first performed. The new A
Wienerklassik orchestra under New York Summer’s Evening in Schönbrunn series will
conductor Charles Prince provides the musical feature entertaining Monday evenings with a
accompaniment for first-class soloists Tatjana range of celebrated actors and singers. The
Schullern, Monica Theiss-Eröd, Reinhard Hauser, Schönbrunn Palace Theatre is the oldest theater
Robert Pertl and Stefan Reichmann. Directed by still operating in Vienna.
Patricia Nessy, sopranist and Wiener Operette
ambassador. In 2010 Franz Lehár’s The Merry Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
Widow will be on the billing. www.musik-theater-schoenbrunn.at
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter, Venue: Schlosstheater Schönbrunn
www.wieneroperettensommer.com Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 13th district
Venue: Theresianum Dates 2009: The Bird Seller: July 16 – 25, July 28
Favoritenstrasse 15, 4th district – August 1, August 4 – 8, 11 – 15, 18 – 23 and
25 – 30; The Mine Foreman: August 9 and 16; A
Dates: July 9 – August 9, 2009 Summer’s Evening in Schönbrunn: July 27 and
July/ August 2010 August 3, 10, 17 and 24
Starting Time: 20 Duration: 2.45 hours
Duration of the Performance: approx. 2 hours Starting Time: The Bird Seller 17:30 and 19:30;
The Mine Foreman 19:30
Promoter: Windberger Art GmbH A Summer’s Evening in Schönbrunn 20:00
Seating Capacity: 450 Promoter: musik theater schönbrunn
Postfach 111, 1190 Vienna
Prices: EUR 22 / 33 / 44/ 55 / 77 Seating Capacity: 320
Group commission and discounts on request Prices:
The Bird Seller/The Mine Foreman EUR 35, 45,
Booking Address: 65, 85
Marketing, ticketing, groups and B2B: A Summer’s Evening in Schönbrunn EUR 15, 20,
Nikolaus Hager: nikolaus.hager@nhc-wien.at 25, 30
Tel. +43 (0) 699 - 11 88 1000 Booking Address: musik theater schönbrunn
Birgit Glantschnig: birgit.glantschnig@gmx.at Postfach 111, A-1190 Vienna
Tel. +43 (0) 699 - 104 01 505 E-mail: tickets@ofs.at
www.wieneroperettensommer.com Tel. (+43 664) 1111 600
E-mail booking form at www.musik-theater-
schoenbrunn.at
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Concerts
Schönbrunn Palace Concerts Strauss & Mozart Concerts at
at the Orangery the Kursalon
Permanent Attraction daily
Schönbrunn’s Orangery is once again Melodies in three-four time from the Blue
resplendent in former glory: notable works are Danube Waltz, Emperor Waltz and Wine,
being performed there by the Schönbrunner Women and Song to Wiener Blut can be
Schlossorchester every evening. The baroque enjoyed at this evening of music by waltz king
Orangery used to be both winter home to exotic Johann Strauss and his family at the newly
plants and a meeting place for Vienna’s top opened Kursalon, also featuring pieces of
society. Even Mozart made an appearance there music dedicated to W.A. Mozart. Although
as conductor. Excerpts from his operas Don Johann Strauss left the conductor’s rostrum for
Giovanni and The Magic Flute are scheduled, as the last time over a century ago, his melodies are
well as Johann Strauss’ Frühlingsstimmenwalzer still firm favorites. A harmonious evening is
and Blue Danube Waltz. Two opera singers along ensured with his waltzes and polkas, as well as
with a charming ballet duo in historic costumes works composed by his family. Professional
accompany the evening. dancing couples provide a charming
accompaniment, displaying perfect footwork.
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.imagevienna.com Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.strauss-konzerte.at
Venue: Schönbrunn Palace, Orangery, 13th district
(occasionally in the Weissgoldzimmer or Grosse Venue: Kursalon / Lanner-Saal, Johannesgasse
Galerie, or at other concert halls in Vienna) 33, 1st district
Dates: daily (except Dec 24) Until October: Additional concerts at the Stock
Starting Time: 20:30 (doors open 20:00), Exchange, Wipplingerstrasse 24, 1st district
Dec 31: 19:00, Jan 1: 16:00 & 20:30
Duration of Concerts: approx. 2 hours Dates: daily
Promoter: IMaGE Performing Arts
Promotion GmbH Starting Time: 20:15
Schönbrunn Palace, Orangerie, A-1130 Vienna Special Christmas and New Year dates
Tel. (+43 1) 812 50 04-0
Fax (+43 1) 812 54 24 Duration of Concerts: 2-3 hours
E-mail: office@imagevienna.com
Seating Capacity: 500 Promoter: Sound of Vienna
Prices: from April 1, 2009: EUR 40-79; December Mahlerstrasse 5, A-1010 Vienna
25-30, 2009: EUR 46-84; December 31, 2009/ Tel. (+43 1) 512 57 90, Fax (+43 1) 512 57 91
January 1, 2010: EUR 50-96 E-mail: sound@strauss-konzerte.at
Please call to inquire about group rates. Seating Capacity: 350
Booking Address: IMaGE, Schönbrunn Palace, Prices: EUR 39 – 56
Orangerie, A-1130 Vienna VIP ticket EUR 90 (best seats, sparkling wine,
Tel. (+43 1) 812 50 04, Fax (+43 1) 812 54 24 Strauss CD, program)
E-mail: office@imagevienna.com Special prices apply for Christmas/New Year
Reductions for tour operators on all tickets
Additional Information: Concerts with alternative Booking Address: Sound of Vienna
formats or venues can be individually arranged. Mahlerstrasse 5, A-1010 Vienna
Prices on request. Information from the promoter. Tel. (+43 1) 512 57 90
The Orangery can be hired for a variety of events Fax (+43 1) 512 57 91
including receptions, gala dinners, seminars, etc. E-mail: sound@strauss-konzerte.at
Details from the promoter. Additional Information:
Packages incl. evening dinner available. Details
from the promoter.
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Concerts
Vienna Residence Orchestra: Mozart Ensemble in the
Concerts at Palais Auersperg Deutschordenshaus
Daily All year Thurs-Sun
The most popular compositions by the “Waltz These concerts take place in enchanting
King” Johann Strauss - from the Blue Danube surroundings of the Deutschordenshaus
Waltz to melodies from Die Fledermaus - can (House of the Teutonic Order), where Mozart
be enjoyed by audiences at Auersperg Palais. lived and worked in 1781 while in the service
The first documented performance of Haydn’s of Archbishop Colloredo.
“The Seven Last Words of Christ” took place at The Sala Terrena, Vienna’s oldest concert hall,
the palace on March 26, 1787. The Residence with its beautiful frescos in Venetian late-
Orchestra will be commemorating the “father of Renaissance style, is the perfect backdrop for
Viennese Classicism” in 2009 with his early Viennese 18th century chamber music (Mozart,
symphonies, light-hearted divertimentos and Schubert, Haydn). The program in 2009 will focus
other classics of the repertoire. on the music of Joseph Haydn — who, after all, is
said to be the “father of the string quartet.”
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.wro.at Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.mozarthaus.at
Venues: Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstrasse 1,
8th district Venue: Deutschordenshaus, Sala Terrena,
Singerstrasse 7, 1st district
Dates: daily
Dates: All year Thurs-Sun and by arrangement
Starting Time: 20:15
Starting Times: Thurs, Fri, Sun 7.30 pm, Sat 6.00
Duration of Concerts: 1½ hours pm
Promoter: Wiener Residenzorchester Duration of Concerts: approx 1 hour and 40
Veranstaltungsges.m.b.H. minutes including an interval
Auerspergstrasse 1, 1080 Vienna
Tel. (+ 43 1) 817 21 78 Promoter: Mozart Ensemble Vienna
Fax (+43 1) 813 28 65 Claudio Bentes
E-mail: konzert@residenzorchester.at Singerstrasse 7, A-1010 Vienna
www.wro.at Tel. (+43 1) 911 9077
Cellphone +43 (0)676 527 8897
Seating Capacity: 260 Fax (+43 1) 416 47 30
E-mail: konzerte@mozarthaus.at
Prices: EUR 39 - 54 www.mozarthaus.at
Reductions for tour operators on all tickets
Prices: EUR 35.00 – 42.00
Booking Address: Vienna Residence Travel agents receive discounted tickets.
Orchestra Concerts
Auerspergstrasse 1, A-1080 Vienna Booking Address: Mozart Ensemble Vienna
Tel. (+ 43 1) 817 21 78, Fax (+43 1) 813 28 65 Claudio Bentes
E-mail: konzert@residenzorchester.at Singerstrasse 7, A-1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 911 9077; cellphone +43 (0)676 527
8897 Fax (+43 1) 416 47 30
E-mail: konzerte@mozarthaus.at
www.mozarthaus.at
Additional Information: Special performances by
arrangement
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Concerts
Sunday Concerts at Vienna Waltz Concerts at
Liechtenstein Museum: Palffy Palace
Art, Music and Fine Food
Every Sunday all year round Permanent attraction
Music and art of the highest caliber are The Vienna Waltz Concerts Orchestra plays in
exquisitely combined at the Liechtenstein the heart of Vienna, in the Figaro Hall at the
Museum. Every Sunday, Vienna’s largest secular 14th century Palffy Palace, where Mozart
baroque hall, the Hercules Hall, is the venue of performed in 1762. The program includes
distinguished concerts. The historical setting Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, duets from The
uniquely gives rise to a colorful symbiosis of Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Turkish
music, art and architecture, rendering the March, Divertimento in F major, Strauss’s Blue
Liechtenstein Museum a place of delight to the Danube Waltz, Anna’s Polka, Wiener Blut, Die
soul and the senses. The cooperation with the Fledermaus and the Radetzky March. The
Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra will continue in performers are well known opera singers and
2009. A number of Haydn concerts will be added ballet soloists.
to this year’s program to mark Haydn Year 2009.
Included is lunch or a coffee snack. Further Information: www.classic-concerts.at
Further Information: Program from the promoter, Venue: Palffy Palace, Josefsplatz 6, 1st district
www.liechtensteinmuseum.at
Dates:
Venue: Liechtenstein Museum. The Princely 2009: April – October Fri-Tue, November Fri-Mon
Collections. December 20, 2009 – January 6, 2010 daily
Fürstengasse 1, 9th district
Starting Times: 20:00 (December 24 ,31 and
Dates: Concerts every Sun, 11:00 and 15:00 January 1, 18:00)
Duration: 1-2 hours Concert Duration: Approx 2 hours
Promoter: Promoter: Vienna Waltz Concerts
Liechtenstein Museum. The Princely Collections. Palffy Palace, Josefsplatz 6, A-1010 Vienna
Fürstengasse 1, A-1090 Vienna Tel. and fax (+43 1) 513 98 70
Tel. (+43 1) 319 57 67-252 E-mail: office@classic-concerts.at
Fax (+43 1) 319 57 67-20 www.classic-concerts.at
E-mail: info@liechtensteinmuseum.at
www.liechtensteinmuseum.at Prices: EUR 36-56
Seating Capacity: 500 Booking Address: Vienna Waltz Concerts
Palffy Palace, Josefsplatz 6, A-1010 Vienna
Prices: EUR 30; reductions for tour operators on Tel. and fax (+43 1) 513 98 70
all tickets E-mail: office@classic-concerts.at
Booking Address: www.classic-concerts.at
Liechtenstein Museum. The Princely Collections.
Fürstengasse 1, A-1090 Vienna Additional Information: Special performances by
Tel. (+43 1) 319 57 67-252 arrangement
Fax (+43 1) 319 57 67-20
E-mail: info@liechtensteinmuseum.at
www.liechtensteinmuseum.at
Additional Information:
Admission to the permanent and special
exhibitions is included in the ticket price.
Exclusive group arrangements and sparkling wine
during the interval available upon request.
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Concerts
Vienna Imperial Orchestra Mozart Requiem at
Karlskirche
Until December 31, 2009 Thurs-Sun Until October 31, 2009, every Saturday
The Vienna Imperial Orchestra performs in the The Requiem Mass (K626) was Mozart’s final
Imperialsaal at Beethovenplatz 1 — a building work. The completed version by Franz Xaver
by Friedrich Schmidt, the architect who Süssmayr can be heard at Vienna's
designed Vienna’s City Hall. A large salon Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles Borromeo)
orchestra, accompanied by Viennese opera – a striking example of ecclesiastical baroque
singers and two ballet couples, presents a architecture with a mighty dome. The
program which is a cross-section of the most performers are the Chorus and Orchestra of
famous works by Austrian composers from the Salzburger Konzertgesellschaft, conducted by
Classical era down to the present. Programming Konstantin Hiller. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
for 2009 will pay special attention to Joseph wrote this requiem in 1791, yet it remained a
Haydn, the founder of Viennese Classicism. fragment. It embraces the phases of rebellion,
fear, hope and release that Mozart experienced
Further Information: www.imperial-classic.at before he passed away – without bringing the
work to completion.
Venue: Imperialsaal, Beethovenplatz 1, 1st district
Additional venues such as the Museum of Natural Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
History, Belvedere Palace or Eschenbach Palace www.skg.co.at
can be booked for exclusive events.
Venue: Karlskirche, Karlsplatz, 4th district
Dates: until December 31, 2009 Thurs-Sun.
Dates: until October 31, 2009, Sat
Starting Time: 20:15
Starting Time: 20:00 (entry 19:15)
Concert Duration: approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
Duration of Concert: approx. 1 hour (no interval)
Promoter: CLASSIC ART
Konzertveranstaltungsges.m.b.H. Promoter: Salzburger Konzertgesellschaft
Riemergasse 1-3 / Mezzanine, A-1010 Vienna Getreidegasse 47, Top 4, A-5020 Salzburg
Tel. (+43 1) 92 50 751-0, Tel. (+43 662) 82 86 95-0
Fax (+43 1) 92 50 751-20 Fax: (+43 662) 82 86 95-14
E-mail: office@imperial-classic.at E-mail: office@skg.co.at
www.imperial-classic.at www.skg.co.at
Seating Capacity: Imperial Hall approx. 350 seats Prices: EUR 36, free seating
Group discount: every 21st ticket free
Ticket Prices: EUR 39/48/56/82 (Special rates
apply at Christmas/New Year’s Eve); special Booking Address: Salzburger Konzertgesellschaft
conditions for groups on request Getreidegasse 47, Top 4, A-5020 Salzburg
Tel. (+43 662) 82 86 95-0
Booking Address: CLASSIC ART Fax: (+43 662) 82 86 95-14
Konzertveranstaltungsges.m.b.H. E-mail: office@skg.co.at
Riemergasse 1-3 / Mezzanine, A-1010 Vienna, www.skg.co.at
Tel. (+43 1) 92 50 751-0
Fax (+43 1) 92 50 751-20
E-mail: office@imperial-classic.at
www.imperial-classic.at
Package: concert by the Vienna Imperial
Orchestra and visit to the Liechtenstein Museum.
Details from the promoter at:
www.imperial-classic.at
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Concerts
Vienna Mozart Concerts Vienna Boys' Choir at
Musikverein
Until October 30, 2009 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat) September 11 – October 16, 2009, every Friday
During Haydn Year 2009, two great masters of One of the oldest boys’ choirs in the world,
Viennese Classicism will be on the program of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, founded five
the Vienna Mozart Concerts. Before a late 18th- centuries ago, is giving concerts at the
century style stage set, 30 musicians and soloists Musikverein. The boys, who also sing at Sunday
in historical costumes will perform Mozart’s best- Mass in the Chapel of the Imperial Palace
known compositions (the main focus of the (Hofburg), are presenting a program of W.A.
program), as well as excerpts from Haydn’s great Mozart together with the Chorus Viennensis – the
symphonic works in the Grosser Saal of the choir of the former Vienna boy singers – and the
Musikverein, and at the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra.
Vienna Konzerthaus and the Hofburg.
Further Information: Program from the promoter Further Information: www.mondial.at
www.mozart.co.at
www.b2b.mozartorchester.com Venue: Musikverein, Brahmssaal,
Venues: Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, 1st district Bösendorferstrasse 12, 1st district
Vienna State Opera, , Opernring 2, 1st district
Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20, 3rd district Dates: September 11 – October 16, 2009, every
Imperial Palace (Hofburg), Heldenplatz , 1st Friday
district
Dates: until October 30, 2009 every Mon, Wed, Starting Time: 16:00
Fri and Sat
Starting Time: 20:15 Duration of Performance: 1 hour 15 min.
Duration of Concerts: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes
Promoter: Wiener Mozart Orchester Promoter: Reisebüro Mondial, Operngasse 20b,
Kärntner Strasse 51 , 1010 Vienna 1040 Vienna,
Tel. (+43 1) 505 77 66 Tel. (+43 1) 58804-173
Fax (+43 1) 505 77 66 22 Fax (+43 1) 58804 145
E-mail: concerts@mozart.co.at E-mail: tickets@mondial.at
Seating Capacity: Musikverein: Grosser Saal
1,641, Brahmssaal: 595, Konzerthaus: Grosser Seating Capacity: Brahms-Saal 595
Saal 1,811, Mozart-Saal 704, Vienna State Opera
1,709, Imperial Palace 1,298 Prices: EUR 36 - 63
Prices: EUR 42-79 Tour operators are granted a reduction on all
Reductions for tour operators on all tickets tickets.
VIP-Ticket for EUR 250 includes concert ticket, a
personal Mozart page, concert menu at the Drei Booking Address: Reisebüro Mondial
Husaren restaurant, ride in a horse-drawn Operngasse 20b, 1040 Vienna
carriage to the concert, sparkling wine during Tel. (+43 1) 58804-150
intermission, program, CD and, upon request, a Fax (+43 1) 58804 145, E-mail:
talk with the musicians tickets@mondial.at
Booking Address: Wiener Mozart Orchester
Kärntner Strasse 51 , 1010 Vienna,
Tel. (+43 1) 505 77 66, Fax (+43 1) 505 77 66 22
E-mail: concerts@mozart.co.at
Credit Card Bookings by Telephone:
Tel. (+43 1) 505 77 66, 08:30-18:00 daily
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Concerts
Waltz and Operetta Concerts
at Hofburg Palace
Until January 1, 2010
Inspired operettas and waltzes by Johann
Strauss and compositions by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart are being performed at the
Imperial Palace (Hofburg) featuring a full
orchestra and international vocal soloists.
Conducted by Gert Hofbauer, the Hofburg
Orchestra and star singers give renditions of the
most delightful melodies from Strauss’ operetta
hits such as Die Fledermaus, The Gypsy Baron,
Wiener Blut and A Night in Venice, as well as
Strauss waltzes including his world-famous Blue
Danube Waltz and arias from Mozart operas.
Further Information: Program from the promoter
www.hofburgorchester.at
Venues: Imperial Palace, Heldenplatz , 1st district
and Josefsplatz, 1st district
Dates: until October 8, 2009 Tue, Thurs and Sat
October 10 – December 19, 2009, every Sat
Additional dates: December 25, 26 & 31, 2009
January 1, 2010
Starting Time: 20:30 (New Year 11:00, 16:00 and
19:30)
Duration of Concerts: 1½ hours (no interval)
Promoter: Konzertagentur Hofbauer
Margaretenstrasse 3, A-1040 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 587 25 52, 587 52 09, Fax (+43 1)
587 43 97
E-mail: konzerte@hofburgorchester.at
Seating Capacity: Imperial Palace: Festsaal
1,298, Zeremoniensaal 500, Redoutensaal 800
Prices: EUR 39 - 52 (except at Christmas and
New Year)
Reductions for tour operators on all tickets
Booking Address: Konzertagentur Hofbauer
Margaretenstrasse 3, A-1040 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 587 25 52, 587 52 09, Fax (+43 1)
587 43 97
E-mail: konzerte@hofburgorchester.at
Additional Information: The Orchestra can be
booked for congresses, corporate events etc.
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Seasonal Events
The Magic of Advent at Christmas Markets and Crib
Rathausplatz Display
November 14 – December 24, 2009 Spittelberg Christmas market
Spittelberggasse, Schrankgasse,
Gutenberggasse, 7th district; November 14 –
Vienna during Advent is a city of nostalgia and December 23, 2009, Mon-Fri 14:00-21:00, Sat,
romance, concerts and nativity displays, and Sun, public holdidays 10:00-21:00,
traditional Christmas markets. Classics include www.spittelberg.at
the Christmas market in front of City Hall, the Traditional Viennese Christmas market
traditional Viennese Christmas market on Freyung, 1st district
Freyung, the markets at Spittelberg, Am Hof and Late November – December 23, 2009, 10:00-
in front of the church of St. Charles Borromeo 21:00 daily; www.altwiener-markt.at
(Karlskirche), and the Christmas market at Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace. The Magic of Advent in November 21 – December 26, 2009
Vienna during November and December 10:00-20:30 daily, Dec 24 10:00-16:00, Dec 25 &
complements the market in front of City Hall. The 26 10:00-18:00; www.weihnachtsmarkt.co.at
adjoining Rathauspark is a place of seasonal Art market in front of the church St. Charles
inspiration with festively adorned trees, pony- Borromeo (Karlskirche)
riding, trips on the Christkindl Express and Karlsplatz , 1st district
fairytale scenes portrayed in artistically-arranged Late November – late December 2009, 12:00-
displays. 20:00 daily; www.divinaart.at
Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace
Further Information: “Magic of Advent in Vienna” Oberes Belvedere, Prinz Eugen-Strasse 27, 3rd
brochure from the Vienna Tourist Board, 1020 district; November 20 – December 23, 2009
Vienna (from around October) 11:00-21:00 daily, December 24 10:00-15:00,
Tel. (+43 1) 24 555, Fax (+43 1) 24 555-666 www.weihnachtsdorf.at
E-mail: markets.media@wien.info Christmas village at University Campus
www.christkindlmarkt.at Alser Strasse 1, courtyard 1, 9th district
November 14 – December 23, 2009, Mon-Fri
Venue: 14:00-22:00, Sat, Sun and public holidays 11:00-
Magic of Advent and Vienna Christmas Market 22:00, December 24 10:00-15:00
Rathausplatz, 1st district www.weihnachtsdorf.at
Art market Am Hof
Dates: yearly Am Hof, 1st district
November 14 – December 24, 2009 November 13 – December 22, 2009, Fri and Sat
10:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-18:00,
Opening times: daily www.kunsthandwerksmarkt.at
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00-21:00 Christmas village at Maria-Theresien-Platz
Fri, Sat: 9:00-22:00 Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1st district
December 24: 9:00-17:00 November 18 – December 24, 2009, 10:00-
22:00 daily, December 24 11:00-15:00
www.weihnachtsdorf.at
Exhibition: Display of nativity scenes in
Peterskirche
Petersplatz , 1st district
November 23 – December 14, 2009,
09:00-18:00 daily; Admission: approx. EUR 2,
www.vienna.info
Christmas Delights market at Riesenradplatz
Riesenradplatz, 2nd district; Late November –
December 26, 2009; Mon-Thurs 14:00-22:00, Fri-
Sun 10:00-22:00, December 24, 25, 26 10:00-
17:00; www.viennahighllights.com
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Seasonal Events
New Year’s Eve Vienna Ice Dream
December 31, 2009 / January 1, 2010 January 21 – March 7, 2010
Vienna’s City Hall Square is again the scene
New Year’s Eve in Vienna: at the turn of the of cool pirouettes and hot music at Vienna Ice
year music and entertainment can also be Dream. The beautifully illuminated façade of City
enjoyed open-air. Hall is the perfect backdrop for elegant loops and
Bubbly and snacks are served at refreshment cool moves accompanied by the latest hits and
booths along the New Year’s Eve Trail, which classic oldies from Radio Vienna. A “dream path”
winds its way through the streets and lanes of the of ice romantically winds its way through
historic center, while lilting waltz melodies and the Rathauspark to the Ring Boulevard, returning to
latest dance-floor hits resound from the squares the main rink in front of City Hall after sweeping
of the 1st district from the afternoon of December City Hall Square. Covering more than 5,400 sqm
31 until after midnight. now, the frozen dance floor is also the venue of
special events.
Further Information: “New Year in Vienna” leaflet
available from the Vienna Tourist Board: 1020 Further Information: from the promoter
Vienna, Tel. (+43 1) 24 555, Fax (+43 1) 24 555- www.wienereistraum.com
666,
E-mail: markets.media@wien.info Venue: Rathausplatz, 1st district
“New Year in Vienna” brochure available from the
promoter from December Dates: January 21 – March 7, 2010; daily 9:00-
www.wien-event.at 23:00
Venue: city center Promoter: stadt wien marketing gmbH
Kolingasse 11/7, 1090 Vienna
Date: December 31 (14:00) till January 1 (02:00). Tel. (+ 43 1) 319 82 00, Fax (+43 1) 319 82 00-
Details of the program of events in the marquees 82
will be available in mid- November. E-mail: info@ wienereistraum.com
Promoter: stadt wien marketing gmbH Admission (2009):
Kolingasse 11/7, 1090 Vienna Adults:
Tel. (+ 43 1) 319 82 00, Fax (+43 1) 319 82 00-82 Mon-Fri 9:00-14:00: EUR 3.50
E-mail: office@wien-event.at Mon-Fri 14:00-23:00 and Sat, Sun EUR 5.50
www.wien-event.at Groups of 10 or more: EUR 4.50 per person
Curling: per lane and 30 minutes (max. 10
Admission: free persons/lane): EUR 35
Additional Information: A wide range of delicious
refreshments from around the globe are on sale
at booths and in a marquee by the ice.
Skate Hire: Adults EUR 6, Children up to 14 EUR
3.80
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Sporting Events
Vienna City Marathon Euro 2010 Handball
Final in Vienna
April 18, 2010 January 19-31, 2010
The Vienna City Marathon is the sporting In early 2010 Austria will host the largest
event of the year for running fans and handball event in its history when the EURO
spectators. 2010 men’s handball championship comes to
Anyone wishing to enter the Vienna City Marathon town. From January 19 – 31, 2010 Europe’s top
2010 should be sure to register and start training male handball players will be in Austria.
early. Entrants’ stamina and fitness will be put to Group A: Croatia, Norway, Russia, Ukraine
the test for Austria’s largest running event. The Group B: Denmark, Iceland, Austria, Serbia
race is expected to attract 20,000 athletes from Group C: Germany, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia
somewhere in the region of 45 different countries. Group D: France, Spain, Czech Republic,
The 42.195km route starts in Wagramer Strasse Hungary
and passes Vienna International Centre before The preliminary round will be hosted from
crossing the Danube and going on to the Giant January 19-23 in Innsbruck, Linz, Graz and
Ferris Wheel and Schönbrunn Palace and finally Wiener Neustadt, Main Round 1 on January 25,
finishing at Heldenplatz square. 26 and 28 in Vienna, second round on January
24, 26 and 28 in Innsbruck.
Promoter: Enterprise Sport Promotion The competition reaches its climax with the
Ges.m.b.H. finals in Vienna on January 30 and 31.
Keplerplatz 12/1/5, 1100 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 606 95 10 Games in Vienna:
Fax (+43 1) 606 95 40 Jan 25: three Main Round 1 games: 1st place
E-mail: office@vienna-marathon.com Group A vs. 2nd place Group B / 2nd place group
A vs. 1st place Group B / 3rd place group A vs. 3rd
Venue: Vienna place Group B
Start: Wagramerstrasse, Vienna International
Centre/Reichsbrücke, 22nd district June 26: three Main Round 1 games: 1st place
Finish: Heldenplatz, 1st district Group A vs. 3rd place Group B / 3rd place Group
A vs. 1st place Group B / 2nd place Group A vs.:
Date: April 18, 2010 2nd place Group B
Further Information/Registration: January 28: three Main Round 1 games: 2nd
Enterprise Sport Promotion Ges.m.b.H. place Group A vs.: 3rd place Group B / 3rd place
Keplerplatz 12/1/5, A-1100 Vienna Group A vs. 2nd place Group B / 1st place Group
Tel. (+43 1) 606 95 10, Fax (+43 1) 606 95 40 A vs. 1st place Group B
E-mail: office@vienna-marathon.com
www.vienna-marathon.com Jan 30: fifth place playoff and both semi finals: 3rd
place Main Round 1 vs. 3rd place Main Round 2 /
Deadline for Registrations: March 5, 2010 1st place Main Round 1 vs. 2nd place Main Round
2 / 2nd place Main Round 1 vs. 1st place Main
Registration Fee: Round 2
Until March 5, 2010 EUR 54
Until April 9, 2010 EUR 69 (online only) Jan 31: 3rd place playoff and final. Runner-up
Late registrations: EUR 90 subject to availability semi-final 1 vs. runner-up semi-final 2. Winner
of start numbers semi-final 1 vs. winner semi-final 2
Handling fee: EUR 5 Tickets & Information: Austrian Handball
Association
Tel. +43-1-544 43 79; +43-1-544 27 12
E-mail: oehb@oehb.at
www.euro2010.at; www.wien-ticket.at
Venue: Wiener Stadthalle, Vogelweidplatz 14,
15th district
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“Arts and Delights” “Culture and Cuisine” at the
in the Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Natural History
Permanent Attraction, every Thursday September 23, 2009 – April 7, 2010 and from late
April – mid-June 2010, every Wednesday
The world-famous gallery of the
Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine The Kuppelhalle (cupola) of the Natural
Arts) provides a luxurious setting for History Museum, previously the territory of
epicurean delights. Every Thursday a dinosaurs and other wildlife, is the setting for
sumptuous buffet is presented in the Kuppelsaal a feast of mussels or asparagus - depending
during the Museum’s evening opening hours. on the season - every Wednesday evening.
After leisurely study of Bruegel’s Peasant The meal comprises three-courses: soup, an
Wedding and Ruben’s The Fur , Titian’s Violante unlimited helping of mussels prepared in different
and Tintoretto’s King Belshazzar’s Feast, visitors ways (late September to mid-April) or asparagus
can savor delicious Viennese and international and asparagus dishes with various sauces (mid-
specialties - both hot and cold, and sweet and April to mid-June), and for dessert, treats ranging
savory. from petits fours to cake and pudding, including a
chocolate fountain. The Museum of Natural
Further Information: Flyer from the promoter History’s “live micro-theater” explores the
www.gerstner.at miraculous world of microorganisms.
Venue: Kunsthistoriches Museum (Museum of Further Information: Flyer from the promoter
Fine Arts) www.e-catering.at
Maria-Theresien-Platz , 1st district
Venue: Museum of Natural History
Dates: Permanent attraction, every Thu 18:30- Maria-Theresien-Platz , 1st district
22:00 (gallery until 21:00)
Dates:
Promoter: Café Gerstner GmbH September 23, 2009 – April 7, 2010 (mussels),
Kärntnerstrasse 13 - 15, 1010 Vienna every Wed
Tel. (+43 1) 743 44 22 Late April – mid-June 2010 (asparagus), every
Fax (+43 1) 743 44 22-7818 Wed
E-mail: khm@gerstner.at
Begin: 19:00
Seating Capacity: 120
Promoter: e-catering
Prices: EUR 48 incl. admission, excl. beverages Burgring 7, 1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 260 69-2473, Fax (+43 1) 260 69-
One person free per group of 20 or more. 2469
E-mail: christine.samek@e-catering.at
Booking Address: Seating Capacity: 160
Gerstner im Kunsthistorischen Museum Prices: EUR 41 excl. beverages and admission
Burgring 5, 1010 Vienna
Tel. and Fax (+43 1) 526 13 61 Admission to the Museum of Natural History:
E-mail: khm@gerstner.at Adults: EUR 8
Additional Attraction: Groups of 15 or more EUR 6 per person
Art Brunch at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Booking Address: e-catering
Every Sun 11:00-15:00 Burgring 7, A-1010 Vienna
incl. aperitif, buffet and museum tour EUR 47 Tel. (+43 1) 260 69-2473 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30),
(from February 29, 2008 EUR 46) per person incl. Fax (+43 1) 260 69-2469
admission to the museum E-mail: christine.samek@e-catering.at
Details from the promoter Additional Information: A fantastic roof terrace
tour with a view of Vienna by night is offered for
EUR 8.
Additional Attraction by the same promoter:
Sunday brunch at the Technisches Museum
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An Evening at Schönbrunn
Permanent Attraction
An evening palace tour, a concert at the
Orangery and an evening dinner are what Package 2: Palace Guided Tour and Concert
feature in the “An evening at Schönbrunn”
program. Three different packages are on offer Starting time: guided tour 19:00, concert 20:30
for visitors wishing to spend an evening at
Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer Duration: 3½ hours (guided tour 40 min., concert
residence of the Habsburgs. Package 1 approx. 2 hours)
comprises an evening dinner at the Café-
Restaurant Residenz and a concert at the palace Prices: EUR 49 - 85 (Dec 25 to 30: EUR 54 - 90)
Orangery; Package 2 features a guided tour of the with tour in English or German A surcharge is
baroque palace and a concert; Package 3 made for tours in other languages.
(“Schönbrunn all-inclusive”) comprises a guided
tour, evening dinner and a concert. Minimum No. of Participants: 10
Higher rates per person charged for smaller
Further Information: from the promoter groups.
www.imagevienna.com
Venue: Schönbrunn Palace, 13th district Package 3: Palace Guided Tour, Dinner and
Palace, Orangery, Café-Restaurant Residenz Concert
Dates: Permanent attraction Starting Time: guided tour 17:30, dinner 18:30,
Daily except December 24 and 31 & January 1 concert 20:30
Promoter: Konzertagentur IMaGE Duration: 5 hours (guided tour 40 min., dinner
Schönbrunn Palace, Orangery, A-1130 Vienna 1½ hours, concert 2 hours)
Tel. (+43 1) 812 50 04, Fax (+43 1) 812 54 24
E-mail: office@imagevienna.com Prices: EUR 75 - 109 (Dec 25 to 30: EUR 78 -
115).
In co-operation with Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur- Beverages à la carte or all-in for EUR 6
und Betriebsgesellschaft and Café-Restaurant
Residenz Minimum No. of Participants: 10
Higher rates per person charged for smaller
Seating Capacity: Orangery 500 groups.
Café-Restaurant Residenz 150
Guided Tours: up to a maximum of 30 to 35 Additional Attractions, among others:
persons,
Groups will be divided if numbers are greater. “A Meeting with Mozart – Mozart’s Schönbrunn”
Package
Booking Address: Konzertagentur IMaGE Incl. palace tour, concert and dinner
Schönbrunn Palace, Orangery, A-1130 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 812 50 04, Fax (+43 1) 812 54 24 “Sisi’s Treasures” Package
E-mail: office@imagevienna.com Incl. imperial apartments, Sisi Museum, concert
and dinner
Package 1: Dinner and Concert
Starting Time: dinner 18:30, concert 20.30 “Journey through Schönbrunn” Package
Duration: 4 hours (dinner 1½ hours, concert incl. zoo, palace, dinner & concert
approx. 2 hours)
Prices: EUR 65 - 99 (Dec 25 to 30: EUR 68 - 106). “Mammals and Melodies” Package
Beverages à la carte or all-in for EUR 6. incl. admission to zoo, dinner & concert
Full details from the promoter
www.imagevienna.com
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Dinner & Sound Museum Reinhard Gerer’s Palazzo
Gourmet Theater
Europe’s most successful
gourmet theater
Permanent Attraction From October 30, 2009
A feast for all the senses awaits visitors to the A unique variety show is accompanied by
House of Music - a musical and culinary exquisite culinary creations in a delightful
voyage of discovery through the world of mirrored marquee — the ultimate art of
sound. Visitors will encounter famous Viennese entertainment and cuisine! Spend an
composers, and also have the chance to conduct unforgettable evening by candlelight, enjoying
the Vienna Philharmonic. Sounds are not just music, comedy and variety artistry in a glittering
rendered audible but also visible and tactual. setting accompanied by epicurean delights dished
With the aid of computer wizardry, musical up by celebrity gourmet chef Reinhard Gerer.
pictures can be painted, waltz melodies cast and “Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome” to the
visitors’ compositions recorded onto CD and then Palazzo!
taken home as a personal memento.
This experience is followed by an exquisite three- Further Information: Flyer from the promoter
course gourmet dinner, accompanied by a www.palazzo.org
thrilling view over Vienna’s rooftops.
Venue: Spiegelpalast Wien, Kaiserwiese - Prater,
2nd district (near the Vienna Ferris Wheel)
Further Information: Flyer from the promoter
www.hdm.at Dates: daily except Mondays
Starting Times: Tue-Sat 19:30, Sun 18:00
Venue: House of Music Doors open one hour earlier
Seilerstätte 30, 1st district Duration: 3½ hours
Promoter: Palazzo Produktionen GmbH,
Dates: daily except Sunday Phorusgasse 2 Top 8, 1040 Vienna, Tel. (+43 1)
581 29 00, Fax (+43 1) 581 29 00-40, E-mail:
Promoter: Cantino at the House of Music, info@palazzo.org
Seilerstätte 30, A-1010 Vienna www.palazzo.org
Tel. (+43 1) 512 54 46 for table reservations Seating Capacity: 362-426
Tables for 6, 8 or 10 people
Seating Capacity: 120 persons Groups are seated together
Prices: (excl. beverages; special beverage
Price: EUR 39 incl. museum admission, 3-course arrangements available separately)
dinner and exhibition catalogue Sun, Tue Side box EUR 89 Ring EUR 114
Circle/box EUR 134
Guided Tours: on request Wed, Thu Side box EUR 99 Ring EUR 124
Circle/box EUR 144
Booking Address: House of Music, Fri, Sat Side box EUR 104 Ring EUR 128
Seilerstätte 30, A-1010 Vienna Circle/box EUR 148
Tel. (+43 1) 516 48-30, Fax (+43 1) 512 03 15 Booking Address: Palazzo Produktionen GmbH,
E-mail: helmut.lenhardt@hdm.at Phorusgasse 2 Top 8, 1040 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 581 29 00-10
(Hotline Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00)
Fax (+43 1) 581 29 00-40
E-mail: tickets@palazzo.org
Corporate Customers and Exclusive Events:
Tel. (+43 1) 581 29 00 – 00
E-mail: info@palazzo.org
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Danube Boat Trips in 2009
Viennese Song Tour: May 7 – October 29 (Thu)
Evening tours on the Danube: June 8 – Dates 2009:
September 28 (Mon, MS Admiral Tegethoff), Viennese Song Tour: May 7 – October 29, 2009
June 5 – 28 (Fri/Sat) and July 2 – August 30 (Thu)
(Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun, MS Vienna)
Danube Round Trip: April 3 – 31 October daily Evening tours on the Danube: June 8 –
(MS Schlögen), April 25 – September 27 daily September 28 (Mon, MS Admiral Tegethoff), June
(MS Vienna), June 29 – August 30 daily (MS 5 – 28 (Fri/Sat) and July 2 – August 30
Vindobona), April 3 – October 31 daily (MS (Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun, MS Vienna)
Schlögen), April 25 – September 27 daily (MS
Vienna), September 3 – 13 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Danube Round Trip: April 3 – October 31 daily
(MS Vindobona) (MS Schlögen), April 25 – September 27 daily
Viennese Coffee House Trip: November 1 – (MS Vienna), June 29 – August 30 daily (MS
December 21 and March 6 – 29 (MS Vindobona) Vindobona), April 3 – October 31 daily (MS
Schlögen), April 25 – September 27 daily (MS
River cruise company DDSG Blue Danube Vienna), September 3 – 13 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun (MS
runs trips all year round. Visitors can Vindobona)
experience Vienna from aboard the MS Vienna,
MS Admiral Tegetthoff, MS Schlögen and MS Viennese Coffee House Trip: November 1 –
Vindobona. Enjoy music and a three-course December 21 and March 6 – 29 (MS Vindobona)
buffet on the Viennese Song Tour, which is
offered weekly from the end of May until October Group trips any time upon request
(return trip Schwedenplatz – Danube Canal –
Nussdorf lock – River Danube). Sit back, relax Starting Time: varies according to journey
and enjoy the beautiful sunset on one of our two
evening tours through Vienna. The Danube Duration: 3 1/4 hours (Viennese Song Tour), 2.5
Round Trip departs from Schwedenplatz and hours (Evening tours on the Danube) 1.5 hours
Reichsbrücke bridge, and is available in a full or (Danube Round Trip), 1.5 hours (Viennese Coffee
half-length version. The Viennese Coffee House House Trip)
trip is the perfect excursion for anyone looking to
experience Viennese coffee house atmosphere Promoter: DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH
on the water Schifffahrtszentrum, Handelskai 265, 1020
Vienna
Further Information: Flyer from the promoter Tel. (+43 1) 588 80, Fax (+43 1) 588 80-440
www.ddsg-blue-danube.at E-mail: info@ddsg-blue-danube.at
Venue: Danube ship “MS Admiral Tegethoff” Prices: EUR 34 (Viennese Song Tour), EUR 16
Reichsbrücke bridge, 2nd district (Evening tours on the Danube), EUR 19.50/ EUR
Danube ship “MS Vienna”, Schwedenplatz, 1st 14 (full/half trip Danube Round Trip), EUR 18
district and Reichsbrücke bridge, 2nd district (Vienna Coffee House Trip)
Danube ships “MS Vindobona” and “MS
Schlögen”, Schwedenplatz, 1st district and Booking Address: DDSG Blue Danube
Reichsbrücke bridge, 2nd district Schifffahrtszentrum, Handelskai 265, 1020
Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 588 80-441, Fax (+43 1) 588 80-440
E-mail: info@ddsg-blue-danube.at
Additional Information: DDSG Blue Danube runs
other boat trips on the Danube in and around
Vienna.
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Piaristenkeller - Imperial Dinner Train 2009
Good cheer with imperial flair Vienna - Eisenstadt
Open all year round Until October 7, 2009, every Wed.
Food, drink and entertainment like in the "Joseph Haydn - Arts & Delights": The
“good old days” is offered by the K.u.K. culinary journey leads from Vienna, where
Piaristenkeller restaurant, whose attractions little Haydn was a choirboy at St.Stephen's, to
include an Old-Viennese hat parade, a the city of Eisenstadt in Burgenland with a visit of
fascinating wine cellar and culinary dishes the Esterházy Palace, where Haydn was
that emperors once savored. This employed for 40 years. Accompanied by Haydn's
establishment, housed in a 300 year-old cloister music and an exclusive 4-course-menu by famous
cellar, boasts a typical old-Austrian atmosphere, chef Reinhard Gerer the guests can enjoy the
zither music and culinary specialties prepared luxury of an imperial journey with the Majestic
according to traditional recipes. Guests can Imperator Train de Luxe, just like a "k.u.k. Hofzug"
marvel at the Emperor Franz Joseph hat from Habsburg times. The surrounding pomp of
collection containing dozens of headpieces, have the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy shows the magic
fun in the “hat parade”, or view the k.&k. imperial of days long gone. Before travelling back to
wine treasury. What’s more, 200 candles light the Vienna, a reception at Esterházy Palace and a
way into the wine cellar where wine-tasting guided tour through the magnificent rooms
sessions and “cask sliding” from a 10,000 liter provide an insight into the work of the musical
barrel take place. genius.
Further Information: See Haydn 2009 Sales Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
Manual and Event Album from the promoter www.imperialtrain.com
www.piaristenkeller.com/haydn2009
Dates: until October 7, 2009 (Wed)
Venue: K.u.K. Restaurant Piaristenkeller – Haydn
memorial venue 2009 Schedule: Meeting point: Railway station Vienna
Piaristengasse 45, 8th district Heiligenstadt, platform 5, at 16.15; departure of
Dates: open daily all year round, individual the train at 16.37. The chartered train rides
arrangements made through Vienna, Ebenfurt and the pannonic
Duration of Activities: from ½ to 5 hours, written landscape to Eisenstadt. Music by Joseph Haydn
reservations only prepares the mood for the original site, where the
great composer worked. During the train ride the
Promoter: K.u.K. Restaurant Piaristenkeller team of "Palazzo" serves the first courses of the
Piaristengasse 45, A-1080 Vienna menu. Arrival at Eisenstadt at 19.00
Tel. (+43 1) 406 01 93, Fax (+43 1) 406 41 73 Transfer to Esterházy Palace, reception and
E-mail: info@piaristenkeller.com guided tour in the palace, transfer to the railway
station, Departure from Eisenstadt at 20.51
Seating Capacity: heraldic room 190, banqueting Gourmet dinner by chef Reinhard Gerer during
room 85, wine cellar 300, garden 80, the ride back
“Hofkellerstüberl” (small wine cellar) 12 Arrival at Vienna Heiligenstadt at 23.01
Price: Various dinner and special packages (e.g. Price: EUR 196 (beverages not included)
3-course Haydn 2009 menu: lunch from EUR Promoter and Booking Address: Majestic
16.50, dinner from EUR 33) Imperator Waggoncharter GmbH, Opernring
Booking Address: K.u.K. Restaurant 4/Top 8, 1010 Vienna
Piaristenkeller Tel. (+43 1) 513 28 81, Fax (+43 1) 513 28 83
Piaristengasse 45, A-1080 Vienna E-mail: gorieck@imperialtrain.com
Tel. (+43 1) 406 01 93, Fax (+43 1) 406 41 73 Credit Card Bookings by Telephone:
E-mail: restaurant@piaristenkeller.at Tel. (+43 1) 513 28 81, Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00
Additional Information: The restaurant can also Additional Information: Contact the promoter for
arrange for events to include tours and organ details of other offers, bookable at any time, e.g.
concerts at the baroque Piaristenkirche church, Majestic Murdery City Tour, Majestic Music City
with works by Haydn, Bruckner and Liszt. Many Tour, Majestic Murder Meal
other attractions. Information from the promoter.
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Vienna Cooking Salon – “The Taste of Haydn” at
Culinary Workshops Schönbrunn — luxury offer
Permanent Attraction from September 2008 Set dates 2009 with concerts: Aug. 1, Sept. 5,
Oct. 3, Nov. 14, Dec. 5
Simplicity is the key to the zest for life and Dates include concert and dinner on request
great cooking in the Cooking Salons run by
award-winning chef and culinary philosopher Luxury Alliance has arranged exclusive
Christian Wrenkh. These workshops are not cultural events at Schönbrunn Palace for
about learning technical skills or refinements, Haydn Year 2009 — soirées with concerts of
but about experiencing a culinary universe. chamber music by the Joseph Haydn Ensemble
Chef Jürgen Margetich lifts the lid on some Wien on original instruments from Haydn’s day,
culinary secrets. Participants can explore their enjoyed with champagne and chocolate
creative side free from pressure to “get it right”. strawberries. The evenings will be hosted by the
Cooking and dining together makes the art of master of ceremonies of Schönbrunn Palace, who
cooking a liberating artistic experience and a will be telling historical tales. Special
particular treat for the taste buds. arrangements including a gourmet dinner with
silver table settings in an Imperial staterooms can
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter be booked on separate dates on request.
www.kochsalon.at
Services included
Venue: Wrenkh, Bauernmarkt 10, 1st district ⋅ Champagne and chocolate strawberries,
served (before and during the intermission)
Dates: Permanent attraction, information on dates ⋅ String quartet: chamber music by Haydn
and registration available from the organiser ⋅ Musicians and waiters in period dress
Starting Times/Duration: Planned dates in 2009: Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3,
Daytime and evening courses Nov. 14, Dec. 5
Promoter: Wrenkh Kochsalon Starting Time: admission at 18:30.; start of
Bauernmarkt 10, A-1010 Vienna concert at 19:00
Tel. (+43 0) 699 101 03 600
Fax (+43 1) 533 15 26 Venue: Schönbrunn Palace, 13th district
E-mail: kochsalon@wrenkh.at Prices: (per person)
20–39 persons:: EUR 500 (smaller groups by
Program: The Cooking Salon at Wrenkh holds prior arrangement)
regular cookery workshops such as “Open 48–80 persons: EUR 265
House” (18:00 – 19:30) or “Family Brunch” (Sat 81–120 persons: EUR 150
10:00). Extras: Rolls Royce, personal security,
photographer, etc. on request
The Salon can also be hired for groups (ten to 20 Additional Information: “Luxury Dinner & Concert”
people) or workshops. Anything goes — from on special dates by request, with cocktail
cooking for oneself through to having a chef do reception, string quartet (musicians in period
the work, or and just about everything in dress), 4-course banquet inc. drinks, and master
between. of ceremonies
1–19 persons: (group price) EUR 19,290
Prices: “Open House” EUR 28 per person, 20–45 persons: EUR 702 per person; 46–64
“Family Brunch” adults EUR 42 / children EUR 18 persons: EUR 478 per person
Promoter and Contact:
Booking Address: Wrenkh Kochsalon Nadine Amon, Luxury Alliance Event GmbH
Bauernmarkt 10, A-1010 Vienna Endrestrasse 110, 1230 Vienna
Tel. +43 (0)699 101 03 600 Tel. (+43 1) 231 1645 and (+43) 676 624-9234
Fax (+43 1) 533 15 26 E-mail: office@luxuryalliance.at
E-mail: info@kochsalon.at www.luxuryalliance.at
www.kochsalon.at
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“Sisi Ceremony” at Dinner & Crime
Schönbrunn — luxury offer
Dates by request Permanent Attraction
These luxury events can be viewed as a “Dinner & Crime” is an evening of murder
journey back in time to the days of an elegant, and mystery where anything can happen. The
aristocratic Vienna, when ladies were scenario: 100 diplomats from around the
imaginatively admired and courted by globe are celebrating Small Britain’s tenth
noblemen. A chance to celebrate a special anniversary of independence. In the course of
occasion or hold an unforgettable party amid the a delectable dinner the guests at the celebration
height of luxury at Schönbrunn Palace. make charming conversation and toast the
virtues of the young country. Yet sinister goings-
Services included on lurk behind the glitzy facade. Inconsistencies
⋅ A master of ceremonies, Empress Elisabeth and untruths gradually emerge. Not only does
and Emperor Franz Joseph who accompany the atmosphere become electric, but a person
guests through the evening suddenly falls dead. The guests reconstruct the
⋅ A carriage ride through the palace gardens events leading up to the death either in groups or
(from three persons, special guided tour of individually. If they prefer, they can slip into
Schönbrunn Palace) actors’ shoes, yet they still have to be prepared
⋅ Champagne reception for a whodunit surprise or two.
⋅ Sisi Ceremony: 19th century style opening
dance Further Information: www.dinnerandcrime.com
⋅ 6-course banquet (everything included; Venue: Café Restaurant Residenz, Schönbrunn
favorite dishes of the Empress) Palace, 13th district or Schloss
⋅ Introduction to the language of hand-held Wilhelminenberg, Savoyenstrasse 2, 16th district
fans Further venues upon request
Dates: Permanent attraction upon request
⋅ A dancing lesson
Starting Time: 19:00/19:30
⋅ A string quartet or small orchestra which will Duration: approx. 3 hours
play selected works of the Viennese Classical
Promoter: Event Partner Austria KEG
and Biedermeier eras (musicians dressed
2100 Korneuburg, Kwizdastrasse 11/9
according to the period of the music being
Tel. (+43 22 62) 64 828
played)
Fax (+43 22 62) 64 828-10
Dates: by request
E-mail: office@eventpartner.at
Prices (per person) Graduated rates:
Seating Capacity: 110
EUR 4,740 (2 persons)
Program: 30-minute reception with sparkling
to
wine followed by a three or four-course dinner.
EUR 592 (81–120 persons)
Four different murder mysteries.
Extras:
Price: approx. EUR 69 incl. 3-course-dinner
Costume rental inc. styling: EUR 185 per person;
(excl. drinks) and sparkling wine reception.
custom-tailored costumes inc. styling: EUR 1,295
Booking Address: Event Partner Austria KEG
per person
Kwizdastrasse 11/9, A-2100 Korneuburg
Rolls Royce, personal security, photographer, etc.
Tel. (+43 2262) 64 828, Fax (+43 2262) 64 828-
on request
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Promoter and Contact:
E-mail: reservierung@eventpartner.at
Nadine Amon, Luxury Alliance Event GmbH
Ticket-Line: Tel. (+43 1) 820-820 606
Endrestrasse 110, 1230 Vienna
Additional Information: “Dinner & Crime” is
Tel. (+43 1) 231 1645 and (+43) 676 624-9234
offered in German or English. Private functions
E-mail: office@luxuryalliance.at
for up to 120 persons, including set meal (excl.
www.luxuryalliance.at
beverages) and sparkling wine reception if
Additional Information:
required (rates upon request)
Further custom offer: luxury shopping
www.luxuryalliance.at
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Cuisine, Art & Music
Austrian Dinner Show at
Rathauskeller
Until October 31, 2009
A musical and culinary voyage through
Austria, from the Tyrolean mountains and
Salzburg, through the Salzkammergut and
Wachau regions, to the grand finale in Vienna,
can be experienced at the Austrian Dinner
Show at Vienna’s Rathauskeller. You will be
treated to the finest regional culinary creations
accompanied by the most famous Austrian
melodies. Musical gems include enchanting
Viennese waltzes performed by excellent
musicians and accompanied by outstanding
vocalists and spirited dancers.
Further Information:
www.austriandinnershow.at
Venue: Wiener Rathauskeller
Rathausplatz 1, 1st district
Dates: until October 31, 2009
Starting time: 20:00
Duration: 2½ hours
Promoter: Dinner & Show VeranstaltungsGmbH
Seidengasse 32/59, A-1070 Vienna
Tel : (+43 1) 274 90 46, Fax (+43 1) 274 90 47
E-mail :office@dinnershow.at
Seating Capacity: 230
Price: EUR 54 inc. set meal
Special conditions apply to operators.
Booking Address: Dinner & Show Veranstaltungs
GesmbH.
Seidengasse 32/59, A-1070 Vienna
Tel : (+43 1) 274 90 46, Fax (+43 1) 274 90 47
E-mail :office@dinnershow.at
Additional Information: Special events upon
request
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Vienna Tourist Board
Specials
Vienna, Wine & Design Shop & Win
October and November 2009 January & February 2010
When Vienna’s wines and young design team Vienna is a fantastic city to go shopping.
up, everybody gains! From October 1 to 30 There are over 20,000 stores to browse
November, 2009, the whole city will be given around, from the historically nostalgic to
over to wine and design. During this period, not spaciously modern and stylishly fashionable.
only wine taverns but also more than 100 city And the possibility of winning shopping
pubs and restaurants have plenty of vintage treats vouchers worth a total of EUR 10,000 makes
to choose from. This year again the Vienna the experience even more appealing!
Design Week will join forces with Wien, Wein & Vienna’s stores are vibrantly varied, stocking
Design (Vienna, Wine & Design). Introducing the everything from traditional craftwork to jazzy low-
public to young design is a goal for numerous art budget fashions. Total diversity is what you will
and design institutions. The so-called “pilgrimage find, not only in terms of the wares on sale, but
routes” of the Vienna Design Week take those also as regards the design of premises and their
interested from shops to design hotspots and on culinary surroundings. Indeed, not only is your
to wine taverns — guaranteed to be an enjoyable thirst for a good time shopping quenched. Taste
experience! buds are also lavishly catered for at countless
cafés and restaurants.
Further Information: Brochure available at the
Tourist Information Office at Albertinaplatz/corner In January and February, there are fantastic
Maysedergasse, 1st district (daily 9:00 – 19:00) shopping prizes to be won in Vienna:
Tel. (+43 1) 24 555 1st prize: shopping spree worth EUR 10,000
E-mail: info@wien.info including travel to Vienna for two people and
www.vienna.info three overnights.
Dates: October and November 2009 There is also the chance of winning great instant
prizes at the Tourist Information Office at
Promoter: A promotion by the Vienna Tourist Albertinaplatz.
Board in association with the Vienna Chamber of
Agriculture Further Information: Brochure available from the
Tourist Information Office at Albertinaplatz/corner
Additional Information: Maysedergasse, 1st district (daily 9:00 – 19:00)
Vienna Design Week Tel. (+43 1) 24 555
October 1 – 11, 2009 E-mail: info@wien.info
www.viennadesignweek.at www.vienna.info
Dates: January and February 2010
Promoter: A promotion by the Vienna Tourist
Board in association with Wiener
Einkaufsstrassen and Casinos Austria
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Wine, Savories and Shows
Vienna Heurigen Express 1st Viennese Heuriger Show
Until late October 2009 Permanent Attraction
A trip on a nostalgic train through Vienna’s The “1st Vienna Heuriger Show” at Wolff
wine-growing districts in the footsteps of winery in the famous wine-growing village of
Ludwig van Beethoven is the attraction of the Neustift am Walde masterfully combines top-
Vienna Heurigen Express. The scenic train with class Viennese waltz, operetta and Viennese
sightseeing commentary takes passengers from wine tavern tradition.
Nussdorf and Nussberg, through picturesque Musicians, two Viennese operetta singers
vineyards bordering on the Vienna Woods, to the (soprano & tenor) and a charming dancing couple
café-restaurant at Kahlenberg, where they can give a rousing performance clad in brightly
take in a fabulous view of the entire city and also colored Biedermeier costumes, treating visitors to
break the journey (Hop on – hop off). The ride a zestful medley of famous Viennese waltzing
continues through the vintner’s village of melodies, polkas, arias and duets from operetta
Grinzing, via Heiligenstadt (Beethoven House favorites such as Die Fledermaus, The Gypsy
nearby) back to Nussdorf. Baron and The Merry Widow.
Further Information: Flyer from the promoter Further Information: Flyer from the promoter
www.heurigenexpress.at www.heuriger.com
Departure Point: Zahnradbahnstrasse / last stop Venue: Heuriger Wolff, Rathstrasse 44, 19th
of tram D (Nussdorf), 19th district district, Vienna-Neustift am Walde
Dates: until late October 2009, daily Dates:
April 9 – October 17, 2009: daily
Departure: 12:00 to 18:00 on the full hour October 22 – December 19, 2009: Thurs, Fri, Sat
December 25, 2009 – January 3, 2010: daily
Duration: approx. 60 minutes scenic tour
Starting Time: 20:15
Promoter: Cityscenictours GmbH
Sternwartestrasse 69, 1180 Vienna Duration of Show: approx. 2 hours
Tel. (+43 1) 479 28 08
Fax (+43 1) 479 28 80 Promoter: Der Ton
E-mail: office@cityscenictours.at Mahlerstrasse 5, A-1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 524 74 78
Seating Capacity: 56 Fax (+43 1) 512 57 91
E-mail: tickets@heuriger.com
Prices: Train ride EUR 7.80
For groups only: train ride, 3-course set meal and Seating Capacity: 120
2 drinks (price on request)
Discounts for tour operators Prices: EUR 45 incl. 4-course set meal, wine,
water, coffee, group rates on request
Booking Address: Cityscenictours GmbH Tour operators can order special set meals for
Sternwartestrasse 69, 1180 Vienna their groups. Prices on request.
Tel. (+43 1) 479 28 08
Fax (+43 1) 479 28 80
Booking Address: Der Ton
E-mail: office@cityscenictours.at
Mahlerstrasse 5, A-1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 524 74 78, Fax (+43 1) 512 57 91
Additional Information: Wine tastings in
E-mail: reservation@heuriger.com
vineyards are also possible for groups by prior
arrangement. Special dates upon request.
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Wine, Savories and Shows
The Viennese wine experience
Permanent Attraction
Vienna is the only major city in the world with Wine experience 4: Classic wine tasting
a significant wine industry and a tradition of
viticulture. And thanks to the efforts of the Wine Experience 5: Grand tasting with exclusive
city’s winemakers, the international accolades young wine distillates
for Viennese wine are pouring in. Names like
Nussberg, Vienna’s most important wine-growing Prices: available from the promoter
area, are synonymous with top-quality wine. The
Gemischter Satz, a cuvée composed of a range Individual offers can be combined.
of grape varieties, is a uniquely Viennese Tour operators receive discounts on group
speciality and the city’s new flagship wine. The bookings.
family-owned Dr Müller-Schmidt winery uses
grapes from top growing locations including Booking Address: Weingut-Heuriger-Destillerie
Nussberg, Reisenberg and Hungerberg, while the Dr. Müller-Schmidt
old vintner’s house located in the heart of the Cobenzlgasse 38, A-1190 Vienna
Grinzing serves fine Viennese wines and Tel. and Fax (+43 1) 320 62 71
traditional culinary delights. Enjoy a guided tasting E-Mail: weingut.dr.mueller.grinzing@aon.at
with the resident sommelier and learn everything (daily from 15.00)
there is to know about Viennese wine and
viticulture (also available in English, French and Additional Information: The parlors of the old
Spanish). vintner’s house with seating for between 10 and
200 people can be hired for parties, meetings
Further Information: from the promoter and conferences.
www.drmueller-schmidt.at
Venue: Weingut-Heuriger-Destillerie Dr. Müller-
Schmidt
Cobenzlgasse 38, 19th district
Dates: daily, by prior arrangement
Duration of Activities: from 45 minutes to 2½
hours, or longer if offers are combined
Promoter: Weingut-Heuriger-Destillerie Dr.
Müller-Schmidt
Cobenzlgasse 38, A-1190 Vienna
Tel. and Fax (+43 1) 320 62 71
E-Mail: weingut.dr.mueller.grinzing@aon.at
Seating Capacity: 200
Wine Experiences:
Wine experience 1: A taste of the vineyards:
Vineyard tour (with breathtaking views of Vienna)
Wine experience 2: Romantic torchlight vineyard
tour
Wine experience 3: Small wine tasting
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Balls
Imperial Ball Vienna Philharmonic Ball
December 31, 2009 January 21, 2010
The Imperial Ball is an annual opportunity to The Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein –
swirl into the New Year to a waltz and enjoy probably the most famous concert hall in the
regal entertainment in the staterooms of the world – is the exquisite backdrop for one of
Imperial Palace. Seeing in the New Year in the the absolute highlights of the ball season: the
staterooms of the former imperial residence is annual Vienna Philharmonic Ball. The world-
one of the most memorable experiences of all renowned orchestra will be conveying the musical
that the Hofburg Vienna has to offer. You are message, lending expression to Ludwig van
invited to take part in a whirlwind Gypsy Baron- Beethoven’s score inscription in his “Missa
themed event to mark the 125th anniversary of the solemnis”: “From the heart – may it return to the
premier of Johann Strauss’ masterpiece. heart.”
Further Information: Brochure from the promoter Further Information:
www.kaiserball.com www.wienerphilharmoniker.at
Venue: Hofburg, Heldenplatz , 1st district Venue: Musikverein, Bösendorferstrasse 12, 1st
district
Date: December 31, 2009
Date: January 21, 2010
Starting Time: 19:30 for guests with dinner, 21:45
for all other ball guests, end 03:30 Starting Time: 22:00 (doors open 21:00), end
05:00
Promoter/Booking address:
Hofburg Congress Centre Vienna Promoter / Booking Address:
Postfach 113, A-1014 Vienna Vienna Philharmonic
Tel. (+43 1) 587 36 66-23 Ticket sales due to commence January 11, 2010
Fax (+43 1) 536 64 26 at the Vienna Philharmonic ticket office
E-mail: kaiserball@hofburg.com Kärntner Ring 12, A-1010 Vienna
(Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)
Prices: No reservations possible.
Ball inc. gala dinner: EUR 420-560 Tel. (+43 1) 505 65 25-14
Ball inc. seat: EUR 185-310 E-mail: philoffice@wienerphilharmoniker.at
Ball admission only: EUR 135
Table Reservations: probably from October 5,
Dress code: Ladies: long evening dress 2009 with restricted availability (also at the
Gentlemen: tuxedo, tails or uniform Vienna Philharmonic ticket office, see above)
Conditions for Resellers: Orders can be placed Price: Ball ticket EUR 120
immediately, ticket delivery from November.
Contact the promoter for discount enquiries. Dress Code:
Bulk tickets: 50% down payment by end of Ladies: long evening dress
August. Free cancellation of max. 50% of bulk Gentlemen: tailcoat with decoration, tuxedo,
booking up to mid-October. uniform
Additional Information: Ball ticket holders can
book New Year’s tickets for the State Opera and
the Volksoper on the morning of December 31
from the Congress Center.
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Balls
Coffeehouse Owners’ Ball Opera Ball
February 5, 2010 February 11, 2010
The Vienna Coffeehouse Owners extend an The Opera Ball, held at Vienna’s magnificent
invitation to a charming ball night in the state State Opera House, is deemed the epitome of
rooms of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace). From ball culture and a top-caliber social event,
the hall to the roof foyer of the Redoutensäle, attracting famous personalities from around
animated activity, lively spirits and waltzing bliss the globe. The waltz is the heartbeat at a venue
are the order of the day. This year’s theme is: where usually opera stars make their big-time
“Coffee alla turca”. appearances. Over 160 couples dancing the
opening polonaise — ladies dressed in white and
Further Information: from the promoter men in black — experience their “introduction to
www.kaffeesiederball.at Viennese society”. For all the others it is an
unforgettable evening of waltzing bliss at this
Venue: Hofburg, Heldenplatz, 1st district imposing edifice on Vienna’s Ring Boulevard.
Date: February 5, 2010 Further Information: Brochure from the promoter
www.wiener-staatsoper.at
Starting Time: 19:30
End: 4:30 Venue: Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1st
district
Promoter / Booking Address:
Klub der Wiener Kaffeehausbesitzer Date: February 11, 2010
Wirtschaftskammer Wien
Judenplatz 3-4, A-1010 Vienna Starting Time: 22:00 (doors open 20:30)
Tel: (+43 1) 514 50 – 4112, Ms Bauer
Fax (+43 1) 514 50 – 4118 End: 5:00
E-mail: rosemarie.bauer@wkw.at
www.kaffeesiederball.at Promoter / Booking Address:
Ticket sales begin approx. mid-December 2007 Vienna State Opera / Opera Ball Office
Goethegasse 1, 1010 Vienna
Prices (2009): Ball Ticket EUR 105 Tel. (+43 1) 514 44-2606 or 514 44-2613
Seats: EUR 48 / 60 / 72 Fax (+43 1) 514 44-2624
One-off flat booking fee: EUR 12 (Austria) / EUR E-mail: opernball@wiener-staatsoper.at
20 (other countries) Prices:
Admission ticket: EUR 230
Dress Code: Ladies: large ball gown or long Table for 2 persons: EUR 320
evening dress Table for 4 persons: EUR 640
Gentlemen: tailcoats, tuxedo or uniform (with bow Table for 6 persons: EUR 960
tie only – no neckties!) Gallery table for 4 persons: EUR 320
Large box: EUR 17,000
Stage box: EUR 17,000 (double box), EUR 9,500
Over 5,000 guests are expected at the ball. (single box)
Stage box table: EUR 8,500
Prices for tables and boxes do not include ball
admission.
Dress Code: Ladies: large, long evening dress
Gentlemen: tailcoats only
Approx. 5,000 guests are expected at the ball
Additional Information: Smoking is not permitted
anywhere in the Opera House with the exception
of the vestibule (foyer in front of the grand
staircase) and the two smoking areas on the
balcony.
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Balls
Johann Strauss Ball
February 13, 2010
This ball whisks you away into the musical
world of Johann Strauss. An opening
committee swirls in classic three-quarter time,
while at midnight it is the turn of the quadrille.
Anyone wanting to learn or perfect the waltz can
do so at the dance instruction workshop. And
after the waltz, when everything is still spinning, a
good glass of sparkling wine is the ideal way to
relax.
Further Information: from the promoter
www.soundofvienna.at
Venue: Kursalon im Stadtpark, Johannesgasse
33, 1st district
Date: February 13, 2010
Starting Time: 21:00 (Doors open 18:00 for
dinner guests and 19:30 for ball guests without
dinner booking)
End: 3:00
Promoter / Booking Address:
Sound of Vienna Konzertveranstaltungs GmbH
Mahlerstrasse 5/41, 1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43-1) 512 57 90
Fax (+43-1) 512 57 91
E-mail: sound@soundofvienna.at
Prices: Ball Ticket EUR 47
Admission, seat, 3-course menu EUR 105/125
Dress Code: ladies: evening dress,
gentlemen: dark suit or dinner jacket
Package deals: To be announced, please request
from promoter around Fall time
Additional information: group bookings possible
with the promoter
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Dancing Lessons
Dancing Lessons in Vienna
Permanent Attraction Tel. (+43 1) 892 81 80
E-mail: office@tanzschule-demel.at
Vienna is the world capital of music. One of its www.tanzschule-demel.at
most sought-after exports is the Viennese
waltz — the triple-time dance the “Waltz King” Tanzschule Dorner
Johann Strauss made famous throughout the Waltz courses in German, English or Polish year-
world. Knowing the steps of the waltz is a round on request
must for anybody going to a Viennese ball. So Dates by arrangement
why not learn in the home of the waltz –Vienna? Prices graduated: EUR 43 per person or couple,
The Vienna dancing schools help visitors to city group prices on request
along the way by providing waltzing lessons (as Gusshausstrasse 15, 4th district
well as, of course, all other standard and Latin Tel. (+43 1) 50 50 612-0; fax (+43 1) 50 50 612-2
dances). E-mail: tanz@dorner.co.at
www.dorner.co.at
Tanzschule Bierbach: Tanzschule Willy Elmayer-Vestenbrugg
Private lessons for up to three couples Waltzing lessons for individuals, pairs or groups
(registration: at least 48 hrs. in advance) as well of up to 150 people in German, English, French,
as group courses (registration: at least two weeks Japanese, Polish, Russian and other languages;
in advance) — for waltzes, all social dances and from 8.00–22.00 daily. Advanced booking is
salsa cubana), taught in German, English or required
Italian. Private lessons: EUR 45 for the first 50 min. dance lesson: EUR 5 per individual or
couple and EUR 15 for each additional person; pair; group prices on request.
duration 60 mins. Bräunerstrasse 13, 1st district
Group lessons: prices and duration by Tel. (+43 1) 512 71 97; fax (+43 1) 512 71 97-4
arrangement E-mail: office@elmayer.at
Getreidemarkt 12, 1st district www.elmayer.at
Tel. (+43 1) 586 06 00, Fax (+43 1) 586 06 00-6
E-mail: tanzschule@bierbach.at Dance For Fun:
www.bierbach.at Waltz courses in German, English or possibly
Tanzschule Chris Japanese; dates and prices by arrangement
Waltzing lessons in Czech, English, French, Attemsgasse 7, 22nd district
German, Italian and Spanish. EUR 47 per couple Tel. (+43 1) 202 14 15 and (+43) 0 664 300 68 28
and lesson; 10.00–22.00 daily by appointment (at and (+43) 0 664 202 14 15
least one day in advance) Fax (+43 1) 203 15 97
Mention the Vienna Tourist Board and receive E-mail: dance@danceforfun.at
one glass of sparkling wine and one waltz CD for www.danceforfun.at
free! Tanzschule Hernals
Wehlistrasse 150, 2nd district, Tel. (+43 1) 212 12 Viennese waltz lesson with coffee snack and
00 certificate of participation in an exclusive Baroque
E-mail: info@tanzschulechris.at stateroom; in German or English; dates by
www.tanzschulechris.at arrangement; EUR 30 per person (discounts by
Tanzschule Demel request for groups of ten or more). Viennese
Waltz courses in German, English, Slovak, waltz lesson, in a breathtaking Baroque
Hungarian, Polish, Spanish or Czech stateroom, not including coffee break or
Duration: 60 mins., EUR 35 per couple or person, certificate, available in German and English,
EUR 46 for two couples, EUR 55 for three dates by arrangement, EUR 22 per person
couples, EUR 8 per person for groups of more (discounts by request for groups of 10 or more)
than four couples; dates by arrangement Kalvarienberggasse 28A, 17th district
Sechhauserstrasse 9, 15th district Tel. (+ 43 1) 409 55 50
office@tanzschule-hernals.at
www.viennawaltz.at
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Dancing Lessons
Dancing Lessons in Vienna
Tanzschule Immervoll
German-language waltz courses, EUR 10 per Prices: from EUR 45 (one couple or two persons)
person, advance bookings not required, couples to EUR 97 (for three couples or six persons);
only, 18:00 – 19:00: Jan. 8 – 22, 2009 (Thu) group rates for groups of seven or more; partners
Auhof Center, 14th district, Jan. 13 – 27, 2009 can be found for singles
(Tue) Hietzinger Hauptstrasse 6, 13th district Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 4, 8th district
Altgasse 6, 13th district/Auhof Center, 14th Tel. (+43 1) 405 26 69; fax (+43 1) 403 49 11
district E-mail: office@tanzschulerueff.at,
Tel. (+43 1) 865 96 56 www.TanzschuleRueff.at
E-mail: office@tanzschule-immervoll.at
www.tanzschule-immervoll.at
Tanzschule Stanek
Tanzschule Kopetzky Individual lessons Mon-Fri in German or English,
Waltzing lessons in English, French or German, French by arrangement
for groups only or by arrangement EUR 45 per couple or person for 50 mins
Group prices upon request inc. waltz booklet Grashofgasse 1A, 1st district
Neubaugasse 7/9, 7th district Tel. (+43 1) 513 42 92; fax (+43 1) 512 01 97
Tel. (+43 1) 523 62 06; Fax (+43 1) 544 24 30 E-mail: office@stanek.at
E-mail: kopetzky@chello.at www.stanek.at
www.lerntanzen.com
Tanzschule Svabek
Tanzschule Mühlsiegl Waltz lessons in the heart of Vienna: teaching in
Crash courses in ballroom dancing on request, in German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese,
German, English or Spanish Russian, Slovak, Hungarian, Italian or Slovene
Schönbrunner Strasse 249, 12th district For singles, couples and groups of up to 50
Tel. (+43 1) 815 55 88, Fax (+43 1) 815 55 88-4 couples Dates by arrangement
E-mail: tanzschule@muehlsiegl.at Prices: EUR 48 per person or couple
www.muehlsiegl.at for groups of ten or more: EUR 15 per person inc.
a reception with sparkling wine.
Tanzschule Pokorny Judenplatz 5, 1st district
Waltz courses in German, English, Dutch or Tel. (+43 1) 230 40, Fax (+43 1) 230 40 90
Polish; dates by special arrangement E-mail: tanzen@svabek.at
Duration: 60 minutes; EUR 38 per couple; singles’ www.svabek.at
surcharge EUR 10
Liesinger Platz 3, 23rd district Tanzschule Prof. Wagner
Tel. (+43-664) 258 8000, Fax (+43 1) 804 59 64 Waltzing lessons for tourists from September to
E-mail: info@tanzschule-pokorny.at June, Sat 19.00–21.00 or by arrangement in
www.tanzschule-pokorny.at German and English
EUR 50 per couple (50 mins inc. drink)
Tanzschule Rueff Fleischmarkt 3-5, 1st district
Waltz and other dance classes daily from 10:00 to Tel. (+43 1) 533 54 10; fax (+43 1) 533 54 109
22:00.; in English, German, Spanish, French, E-mail: info@tanzschule-wagner.at
Russian, Japanese or Romanian; including www.tanzschule-wagner.at
certificate of participation;
one glass of champagne and teaching materials Tanzschule Watzek
in the respective language by prior arrangement Individual lessons, Mon-Sat in English, French,
(two days’ min. advance notice) German, Italian, Polish and Russian
Price: EUR 32 per person or pair, group prices
upon request
Salzgries 12, 1st district
Tel. (+43 1) 535 37 11; fax (+43 1) 533 31 32
E-mail: watzek@watzek.at
www.watzek.at
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Tours
The Third Man: Reliving the
Cinematic Classic
Permanent Attraction
The ultimate experience for film and Vienna SEWERS:
buffs! Following in the footsteps of the Third Venue: Karlsplatz-Esperantopark (opposite
Man, post-war Vienna – the scene of the Friedrichstr. 6), 1st district
Orson Welles’ epic – can be relived. There are Dates: May – October Thu-Sun
guided walks, a tour of the original Starting Time: 10:00–21:00 hourly on the hour
underground locations, a Third Man Museum, Price: EUR 7
and showings of the movie at Burgkino Promoter / Booking Address:
cinema. MA 30 Wien Kanal
The story of the fake penicillin peddler Harry Lime Modecenterstrasse 14/Block C
has been one of cinema’s classics for over 50 A-1030 Vienna
years and is regarded to be the greatest Vienna Tel. (+43 1) 4000 3033
movie ever. Director Carol Reed masterfully took E-mail: willkommen@drittemanntour.at
the script by Graham Greene, creating an www.drittemanntour.at
authentic picture of Vienna after World War II. On
the search for Harry Lime, you roam the lanes of
Vienna’s old city and marvel at the major film MUSEUM:
locations, including a first-hand glimpse of the Venue: Pressgasse 25, 4th district
underground sewer system. Dates: every Sat 14:00-18:00, by prior
Moving on to the Third Man Museum you find arrangement alsoTue 18:00-20:00 Groups any
authentic originals such as movie posters, cinema time upon request
programs, some 300 film and sound recordings Price: EUR 7.50
on shellac, vinyl, CD and DVD, and motion Promoter / Booking Address:
picture excerpts on a 1936 projector! And Third Man Museum “3mpc”
Vienna’s Burgkino screens the cinematic classic Pressgasse 25, 1040 Vienna
on a regular basis. Tel. (+43 1) 586 48 72
E-mail: contact3mpc@hotmail.com
www.3mpc.net
Further information: www.drittemanntour.at
WALK: MOVIE:
Meeting Point: Stadtpark underground station Venue: Burgkino, Opernring 19, 1st district
(U4) / Johannesgasse exit Dates: every Fri 22:45 and matinee every Sun &
Venue: Vienna’s Old City Tue afternoon (call to check starting times)
Dates: every Monday and Friday, alternative times Price: EUR 8 (special tours upon request)
on request Promoter / Booking Address:
Starting Time: 16:00 Burgkino
Duration: approx. 2½ hours Opernring 19, A-1010 Vienna
Price: EUR 17 Tel. (+43 1) 587 84 06
Promoter / Booking Address: E-mail: office@burgkino.at
Vienna Walks & Talks www.burgkino.at
Dr. Brigitte Timmermann
Werdetorgasse 9/2, 1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43 1) 774 89 01
Fax (+43 1) 774 89 33
E-mail: brigitte@viennawalks.com
www.viennawalks.com
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Tours
Architekturzentrum Tours Nighttime Tour of
Schönbrunn Zoo
Permanent Attraction Permanent Attraction
The Architekturzentrum (AzW) in Vienna has a Even when it gets dark, there is still plenty
program of six “AzW Top Tours” for going on at Schönbrunn Zoo, the world’s
architecture fans, including the oldest zoo. Equipped with low-light goggles
ViennaCityWalk. and accompanied by an expert guide, visitors
This walk, taking approx. two hours, explores the get to view what would otherwise remain
MuseumsQuartier with its blend of old and new, invisible.
Secession at Karlsplatz, Hofburg Palace, A highlight of the trip is crossing the
Judenplatz square, the Parliament building and hippopotamus house where, at night, Egyptian
other architectural highlights. There is a coffee fruit bats glide through the air like ghosts.
break at Palmenhaus in Burggarten park.
Further Information: “Treffpunkt Zoo” brochure
from the promoter, www.zoovienna.at
Meeting Point: Architekturzentrum Wien,
Museumsplatz 1, 7th district Venue: Schönbrunn Zoo
Maxingstrasse 13b, 13th district
Further Information: www.azw.at
Dates: daily by arrangement
Venue: from MuseumsQuartier to Judenplatz
Starting Time: Varies between 19.00 and 22.00
Dates / Starting Time: daily by arrangement depending on the season.
Duration: 2 hours Duration: approx. 1½ hours
Promoter / Booking Address Promoter and Booking Address:
Architekturzentrum Wien Schönbrunner Tiergarten Ges. m. b. H.,
MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1 Maxingstrasse 13b, A-1130 Vienna
A-1070 Vienna Tel. (+43 1) 8779294-500 (Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00)
Tel. (+43 1) 522 31 15 Fax: (+43 1) 8779641
Fax (+43 1) 522 31 17 E-mail: office@zoovienna.at
E-mail: office@azw.at www.zoovienna.at
www.azw.at
Price: EUR 19 per person
Price: per person inc. optional tour of the
“a_schau” exhibition at the Architekturzentrum: Max. No. of Participants: 20
EUR 12
Additional Information:
Other tours featured in the program: Further attractions (details from promoter)
• ViennaDesign including:
• ViennaNew • Evening tour (March – October, starting
• ViennaInnovative: Residential concepts time: 17:30/18:30, 5 – 20 persons,
from 1930 to 2007 duration approx. 1.5 hs, EUR 16 per
• WineTour Burgenland person)
• TwinCityTour: Vienna-Bratislava by • “Rainforest House – behind the scenes”
Danube cruiser • “The desert is alive”
• Aquarium and terrarium house
• Selection of themed tours
Additional Information: Group tours (35 persons • Polarium
maximum) from 1 to 6 hours upon request (EUR • Exclusive packages
8-27 per person)
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Tours
Prater Adventure Tours
Seasonal offer: mid-March – end of October
The Prater Adventure Tours aims to share the
unique appeal of the Prater, its special
atmosphere and different attractions with
Austrian and international visitors. The
individualized tours offer a fascinating look behind
the scenes, action packed and exciting
experiences on the individual rides, plus
countless anecdotes and vignettes. Visitors can
also pick up some insider tips or choose to
sample on the culinary delights on offer at the
countless restaurants at the Prater during or after
the tour.
Further Information: www.brunsteiner.com
Venue: Wiener Prater, 2nd district
Dates: 11:00–22:00 daily, during the season
Promoter: Alfred Brunsteiner Veranstaltungen
Gartengasse 88, 2601 Eggendorf
Tel. (+43 2628) 64 460
Fax ext. 14
E-mail: brunsteiner@brunsteiner.com
Group Sizes: min. 10 persons
Price: custom tour – about EUR 30 per person
Booking Address:
Alfred Brunsteiner Veranstaltungen
Gartengasse 88, 2601 Eggendorf
Tel. (+43 2628) 64 460
Fax ext. 14
E-mail: brunsteiner@brunsteiner.com
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Vienna's Environs
Rail Tours with Austrian Twin City Liner
Federal Railways (ÖBB)
Permanent Attraction Permanent Attraction
Nature lovers, culture enthusiasts and train From city center to city center along the
fans can head to Vienna’s environs on Danube with the Twin City Liner. These
nostalgic and entertaining discovery tours express catamarans whisk guests from Vienna to
aboard classic trains operated by Austrian Bratislava in just an hour and a quarter – making
Federal Railways (ÖBB). Virtually anything is the return journey up to five times a day. High
possible, from trips to world heritage sites such as speed and passenger comfort are the order of the
the Wachau region and the Semmering railway, day – the craft are fully air conditioned, offer
to deals incorporating travel on boats or vintage comfortable first class seating, flat screens with
buses. the latest info, panoramic windows, a captain’s
lounge and open-air deck seating.
Example: Wiener Alpen – Bahnwanderweg hike
November 28 – December 12 , Sat, Sun and Vienna / Bratislava downstream:
public holidays May 1–September 27, 2009 departing
Return journey from Vienna to Vienna/Schwedenplatz 08:30, 09:00, 12:30,
Semmering – Mürzzuschlag on the 16.30 daily; Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, public holidays
Wiener Alpen classic train; unguided hike 19:00
along the Bahnwanderweg path September 28–November 1, 2009 departing
Breakfast on the outward journey Vienna/Schwedenplatz 08:30, 12:30, 16.30; Sat,
Snack on the return journey Sun, public holidays 09:00
Price from Wien Meidling station: adults EUR 34; Price: single trip per person Mon-Fri EUR 17-28
children EUR 16 Sat, Sun, public holidays EUR 19-30
Example: Donau – Hiking and cycling package Bratislava/Vienna upstream:
Until October 26, daily May 1– September 27, 2009 departing
Journey with the Donau classic train, cycle Bratislava daily 10:30, 14:30, 17:00, 18:30; Thu,
transport, one drink in the restaurant car Fri, Sat, Sun, public holidays
Price incl. Cycle transport: September 28–November 1, 2009 departing
Vienna-Melk, single ticket: adults EUR 15, Bratislava daily 10:30, 14:30, 18:30; Sat, Sun,
children EUR 7,50 public holidays 17:00
Return ticket: adults EUR 20, children EUR 10 Price: single trip per person. Mon-Fri EUR 17-18,
Vienna-Passau, single ticket: adults EUR 22, Sat, Sun, public holidays EUR 19-30
children EUR 11
Return ticket: adults EUR 32, children EUR 16 Winter Service November 7 – December 20,
2009
Further Information / Promoter / Booking Vienna/Bratislava departing 11:00, EUR 28
Address: Bratislava/Vienna departing 18:00, EUR 28 (Sat,
ÖBB- ErlebnisBahn, Sun, public holidays EUR 30)
Tel. (+43 0) 26 39-22 12-239 (from Austria: 05- Special New Year’s trip
1717),
Fax ext. 249 Bookings:
E-mail: office@erlebnis-bahn-schiff.at Tel. (+43 1) 588 80 (DDSG Blue Danube)
www.erlebnis-bahn-schiff.at Fax (+43 1) 727 10 ext. 111
E-mail: twincityliner@ddsg-blue-danube.at
Additional Information: 10% reduction for travel Online Bookings: www.twincityliner.com
agencies. Upon request, carriages or entire trains Charter Inquiries: Tel. (+43 1) 588 80
can be block booked for individual groups on E-mail: charter@ddsg-blue-danube.at
particular dates.
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Vienna's Environs
Donau Auen National Park Archaeological Park
Carnuntum
Permanent attraction Until November 15, 2009
(Closed for winter November 2, 2009 – March 20,
2010) Unique ancient buildings and reconstructions
of houses and villas in the Carnuntum
Located between the Austrian and Slovak Archeological Park give an insight into
capitals, the 9,300 hectare Donau Auen everyday life in Roman times. The centerpiece
National Park is the last major unspoiled of the park is Petronell Open-Air Museum
wetlands in Central Europe. A 36-kilometer featuring a reconstructed house and a Roman
free flowing section of the Danube is the villa on the site of the ancient settlement. The
lifeblood of the park. As water levels rise and Bad Deutsch-Altenburg Amphitheater is the only
fall by as much as seven meters, the wetlands part of the military town around the former military
landscape is constantly changing. This also camp still visible today. And boasting 3,000
means that the Danube’s currents sustain exhibits, the Museum Carnuntinum is Austria’s
different habitats for a great variety of flora and largest Roman museum.
fauna. The creation of the Donau Auen National
Park in 1996 has ensured the long-term Further Information: Archaeological Park
preservation of the area and permitted nature to Carnuntum, www.carnuntum.co.at
take its natural course. Venue: Archaeological Park Carnuntum, Open-Air
Museum Petronell, Hauptstrasse 3,
Tours with a National Park Ranger: A-2404 Petronell-Carnuntum; Museum
• Walks through the wetlands in Vienna Carnuntinum: Badgasse 40-46, A-2405 Bad
and Lower Austria Deutsch-Altenburg
• Boot trips on the Danube and its Dates: until November 15, 2009
tributaries (inflatable dinghy, canoe, (Museum Carnuntium: April 4 – December 21,
National Park boat, the Tschaike – a 2008 and 2009)
traditional Danube craft – or the Marc Opening Hours: Archaeological Park Carnuntum
Aurel pleasure boat). and Open Air Museum Petronell: 09:00-17:00
daily
Additional Events in 2009: Museum Carnuntinum: daily 10:00-17:00
September 5 /13: Kingfisher Trail – in an Duration: approx. 1½ hours/ 2½-3 hours/ 1 day
inflatable dinghy on the Danube Promoter and Booking Address:
September 27: Guided bicycle tour of the Lobau Archäologischer Kulturpark Niederösterreich
October 26: National Park walk on the National Betriebsges.m.b.H.
Holiday Tel. (+43 2163) 3377-0, Fax (+43 2163) 3377-5
November 1: Death and Life in the Wetlands. E-mail: info@carnuntum.co.at
Prices: Adults EUR 9, Groups (15 or more) EUR
Information and Bookings: 7
schlossORTH Nationalparkszentrum Package Prices for groups (15/20 or more):
2304 Orth/Donau Ars Vivendi: EUR 16, Salve Imperator: EUR 21,
Tel. (+43 02212) 3555 The Private Lives of Wealthy Romans. Lucius’
E-mail: schlossorth@donauauen.at house and the Villa Urbana: EUR 13, In the
www.donauauen.at Footsteps of the Romans: EUR 13
Day Itineraries:
National Park Info Point in Eckartsau From the Roman Camp to the Donau-Auen
Schloss Eckartsau, 2305 Eckartsau National Park: EUR 32.50
Tel. (+43 2214) 2335 18 Roman Luxury and Aristocratic Life in the
E-mail: infostelle.donauauen@bundesforste.at Baroque Era (Hof Palace & Carnuntum): EUR
30.90
Additional Information: From the Wienertor to the Heidentor – Hainburg
Special packages are available for travel agents, and Carnuntum: UR 27
coach companies and groups
Additional Information: The packages can also
be supplemented by a Roman meal, roast
sucking pig, snacks and much more besides.
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