Austria · SHOW
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 shows worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Vienna’s Light of Creation at Votive Church, a 30-minute Genesis light and music show with practical tips on seats, cold, and value.
“fast acces, the show was amazing, music lights, A++”
Watch Viennese apple strudel made by hand at Schönbrunn, taste a generous slice with coffee, and take home the original recipe.
“Very good presentation from Chef Liv. The food & coffee were great!”
See Lipizzaner horses perform classical dressage in Vienna’s Baroque Winter Riding School during a 45-minute Spanish Riding School show.
“Much more expensive than in ticket office. No option of discount for students”
Review of Vienna’s Johann Strauss Dinner Show at the Prater, with orchestra, ballet, soprano, Austrian dinner, seating advice, and value tips.
“An incredible experience. The music was great, the food was good, and it was made fun throughout. The after party was amazing with most of my group hitting the dance floor. Definitely recommend”
Enjoy a three-course Viennese dinner, live orchestra, opera, folk dance, and famous waltzes inside Vienna City Hall’s historic cellar.
“Beautiful Austrian dances and musics with scrumptious meal. However, soft drinks should be included!”
Review of Innsbruck’s Tyrolean Folk Show, with yodeling, folk dance, unusual instruments, optional dinner, prices, seats, and practical tips.
“The food was delicious, the service was friendly and the show featured Austrian family fun! There was variety in the show.”
Vienna Strauss Dinner Show review: enjoy waltzes, opera, dancing, and a four-course meal at the intimate Mirage near Prater.
“The show was canceled without any notice even though during the day I received updates regarding how to get to the show. When we arrived we were told the show was cancelled due to a private event . They booked an entirely different show for us at quite a far distance away. They told us they would pay for the cab, unfortunately, this wasn't the case and the cab driver demanded payment.”
Vienna’s Mirage Burlesque Spectacular pairs three acts, a four-course dinner, live music, and intimate stagecraft at the Prater.
“Thank you very much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear everything was great. We look forward to welcoming you again.”
Enjoy a 3-course Viennese dinner with music, dance, costumes, and operetta favorites at Vienna’s Rathauskeller Austrian Dinner Show.
“One word, GREAT EVENT Great show Great food Great atmosphere Great venue Highly recommended ,well oganised, great musicians and artists”
Explore Vienna’s House of Strauss with interactive exhibits, a 15-minute LED concert show, and coffee with a Strauss cake for $32.
“The place was iconic and awesome. I enjoyed myself to the fullest while going around. The guides were very welcoming and hospitable. It was a really great experience”
Experience Tyrol in five high-tech rooms with holograms, VR, 360-degree films, and mountain views during a flexible one-hour visit in Innsbruck.
See Salzburg’s puppet traditions in a 40-minute highlights show featuring The Magic Flute and The Sound of Music in a baroque theater.
“Very good, the picture sequences on the wall and the inclusion of the puppeteers was great, I have never seen that before”
Hear Strauss and Mozart with a soprano, sparkling wine, and synchronized lights at Vienna’s historic House of Strauss concert hall.
“An Unforgettable Concert Experience at the House of Strauss Yesterday, I had the pleasure of experiencing an extraordinary live concert at the House of Strauss—a venue renowned not only for its history but also for its exceptional acoustics. Finally, a concert that truly captivated me! The music resonated in all its glory at the original location of the Strauss dynasty, and it was a special feeling to sit in the very place where musical masterpieces were once created. The acoustics? Simply breathtaking—every note, every melody was crystal clear and deeply moving. The atmosphere was particularly impressive: a perfect blend of tradition and vibrant musical performance, making classical music f...”
See Salzburg’s century-old marionette tradition in a 30-minute show featuring The Sound of Music and Mozart’s Magic Flute.
“The performance was quite entertaining. Seeing the puppeteers manipulating their “charges” and their nuance of movement and exchange made the artistry even more amazing”
