Burgtheater

In the location's words:

The Burgtheater in Vienna is one of the most important German-language spoken theaters in the world and is one of the oldest theaters still in operation in Europe. Founded in 1741 by Empress Maria Theresa, it has a history that is more closely linked to Austrian cultural identity than almost anything else in the city.

The magnificent Ringstrasse building on Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring, directly opposite City Hall, was opened in 1888 and is worth a visit for its architecture alone. Inside, you can expect a repertoire of around 800 performances per season on five stages, including the large main stage, the Akademietheater and three smaller venues. The ensemble is one of the most renowned in the German-speaking world.

Everything is performed: classics by Shakespeare, Schiller and Goethe as well as contemporary plays, world premieres and socially relevant contemporary dramas. The Burgtheater sees itself as a critical, discursive theater that not only entertains, but also asks questions.

Tickets are available online or at the box office, and those under 26 can often get tickets for a fraction of the normal price. An evening at the Burgtheater is not a dusty, compulsory cultural program, but can be really thrilling if you get involved.