Each year around 450 ball events take place in the city. From elegant traditional ball events to wild carnival season parties. Ball season in vienna lasts for several months, from november to late february. The best events of the 20192020 ball season in austria. You can order tickets for the vienna opera ball 2021 february 11th, 2021 from february 21st, 2020.
Vienna media news 102017 viennese ball season 17 october 2017 from elegant traditional ball events to wild carnival season parties. My personal winner in the category food is the bonbon ball. Balls in vienna ball season 2020 vienna sightseeing. Chris takes his friends kristen and siya to the confectioners ball at the hofburg. The first time i ever visited vienna was in january 2018. Viennese ball season get to know vienna with this great city and culture guide. Queer and lgbtiaqfriendly balls in vienna gay in vienna. Skiing cities lakes hiking spa restaurants practical travel information insiders tips find out more.
Ball season in vienna, vienna nothing is more romantic than joining a fairy tale ball in vienna. Vienna is the center of the universe in this regard, and the ball season is going strong with five more balls than days this weekend. The first that comes to mind is the ease with which i can go from one place to the next and of course the privilege of being able to explore these two european gems whenever i. The viennese ball takes place in the hofburg palace, from where the habsburgs once reigned over the austro hungarian empire and also in concert halls and in the famous opera house under the glittering chandeliers and amongst mirrors which multiply the. Ballseason vienna recommendations americas promotions.
Viennas ball season offers more than 2,000 hours of. The great location makes it possible to reach your preferred events and balls in vienna quickly and easily. Chris takes his friends kristen and siya to the confectioners ball at the hofburg, where they soak up the unique atmosphere and even. For many, the ball staged by the vienna philharmonic is considered the unofficial highlight of the ball season. Ball season starts during the austrian carnival, on november 11, or better put, on 11. Eagerly awaited by thousands of viennese and a growing number of visitors, these ballroom dancing events have shaped viennas image in the same way as sacher torte and the great ferris wheel. If you are planning to visit one or two balls in vienna during this years ball season a stay at the charming schick hotel erzherzog rainer, located in the fourth district is recommended. A tradition deeply embedded in the viennese soul, the formal dance events of the ball season are held by the citys professional guilds, political. A firsttimers guide to viennas winter balls lonely planet. Romantic ballroom events are as typically austrian as the famous sachertorte cake or a cup of viennese. Balls have a long tradition and are an intrinsic part of austrian culture. Where to go, what to see and where to eat in vienna in winter time. Ticket reservations are accepted only in writing by mail, email or ticket request form.
After all, there are up to 500 different balls taking place in vienna during the winter. The season begins with the red cross ball at the city hall in midnovember and peaks in january and february, attracting lots of visitor. Our dos and donts for the ball season in vienna a must. Sightseeing, history, cuisine, accommodation, study and work, best addresses, travel tips on more than pages. The ball season in vienna offers the right event for every taste and every rhythm. For those interested in less formal events, there are club music performances too many to choose from. Vienna is the only place in the world where balls, still rule the social life of winter time. Every winter, austria hosts hundreds of swish ball nights nowhere are balls so romantically formal as in vienna. The vienna ball season reaches its peak in january and february. Below is a list of balls in vienna, capital of austria. Each year more than 450 balls take place in vienna, starting in november and reaching its peak in january. The vienna opera ball or wiener staatsoper is the most famous and exclusive of all the balls and takes place in the vienna opera house, a stunning and enchanting building.
The vienna philharmonic orchestra 23012020 invites you to its ball at the vienna musikverein. While the ball season officially started on 11 november, the most popular balls take place from new years eve and run through until shrove tuesday. Its time to get dressed up because ball season is upon us. The old tradition of carnival balls continues to thrive in the city. However, the extravagant event doesnt reach its peak until january and february, when hundreds of viennese balls take place throughout the austrian capital in various historical and magnificent buildings. During the carnival season between 11 november and shrove tuesday, the unofficial motto of vienna is alles walzer, or let the waltz begin.
Our ball calendar shows the most beautiful and famous balls in vienna. The high season is january and february with balls being held in may or even june. However, austrias ball season has more to offer than just the vienna opera ball. Highlights of the 2020 vienna ball season hotel kaiserin. Some 300 balls take place here every year, most of them in january and february. Festive balls in vienna and the centrally located hotel erzherzog rainer. Ideal for couples and business travelers, who enjoy to have a lot of space for themselves while in vienna. The week is specifically designed for dancers who not only want to experience the elegance, beauty, and grandeur of waltz season in vienna, but who would also love to do so in the company of a fun group of likeminded. Also if you work for a big company, sometimes they will host their own ball too. Dont miss november 11, when the best time of the year begins in vienna the magical season of classic viennese balls. The vienna opera ball is the zenith of the austrian ball season and an inspiration for balls throughout the world. For the latter, a certificate is required to ensure that the cultivation follows fair working conditions. Once a year during fasching, the vienna musikverein is transformed from a venerated concert hall into an elegant ballroom and provides a stunning backdrop for the vienna philharmonic ball, an event which has been a highlight of this festive season in.
While some dancers enjoy following the threefour time of the waltzes, others may prefer letting loose to a disco beat. Viennas famous ball season, which peaks in january and february, is where hardheaded business sense meets more than 100 years of tradition, whether its hiring someone to dance with, taking a crash course in waltzing or handing out promotional freebies. Even during the congress of vienna in 1814 it was said that. Our travel experts are here to assist you with planning your trip. In 2019, the ball season starts this weekend with the styrians ball at the hofburg palace and the tyroleans ball at the vienna city hall. Contact opera ball office hanuschgasse 3 1010 vienna opernball. Some 150 couples aged 17 to 24 feverishly await this moment. There is also traditional ball etiquette involved from the damenspenden, a gift presented to the ladies, to the requisite gown, tuxedo, or formal traditional austrian dress, austrian culture runs through every aspect of the viennese ball. Simply drop us an email and well be happy to answer your questions.
Ever dreamed about dancing the waltz at one of viennas many famous balls. Celebrating my moms birthday by attending the bank austria ball. Make your debut at the vienna opera ball wiener staatsoper. With many other events all across the country, austria is a paradise for. An unforgettable viennese ball experience naturally includes the viennese waltz in a magnificent ballroom, the walk over the red carpet wearing dreamlike evening fashion as well as an exquisite ball. Around 100,000 flowers provide a very special atmosphere. The viennese ball season traces its roots back to the 18th century, when only the nobility was permitted to. However, quite a few vienna travellers find it daunting.
If you have no ticket to the famous vienna opera ball, dont be too upset. Eagerly awaited by thousands of viennese and a growing number of visitors, these ballroom. The ball season traditionally reaches its peak in january and february. The highlight of the ball season is the vienna opera ball at the vienna state opera, which. Learn more about the vienna opera ball and how to get tickets, even when sold out. Viennas february kaffeesieder ballhonoring the guild of coffee house ownersis one of the more than 400 that comprise the austrian capitals expansive, extravagant winter ball season. Vienna ball season begins each year on november 11th, with hundreds of people gathering in the city center to waltz. However, the musicians of the worldfamous orchestra can only be seen. There are plenty of ball events for the lgbt community to enjoy, as this overview of the 2019 season highlights confirms. Clearly, attending a viennese ball is a must if you love glamorous dresses, are at least somewhat interested in dancing and wont run a mile when hearing classical music.
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