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Itinerary - Walking in the footsteps of Johann Strauss

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Day 1 Morning:

To mark the 200th anniversary of his birth, the Theater Museum is devoting a comprehensive exhibition to the King of the Waltz. "Johann Strauss – The Exhibition" presents original objects from the Theater Museum's extensive collections and exhibits of the Vienna City Hall Library's Strauss Collection.

Vienna's Interactive Sound Museum offers an innovative and unconventional way to explore the world of music. The Virtual Conductor allows anyone who wants to try their hand at conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - or at least a video projection of it - to do so. Among the pieces of music to choose from is the famous Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss.

  • Lunch

Enjoy traditional Viennese cuisine at Demel, Schwarzes Kameel or the city's oldest restaurant, Griechenbeisl.

Day 1 Afternoon:

Walk in the footsteps of Johann Strauss, starting at Vienna's most famous landmark: St Stephen's Cathedral, where Johann Strauss' first wedding took place in 1862. Next stop is Vienna's City Hall, which houses the magnificent Ballroom inaugurated in 1890 to host Vienna's first official ball. Strauss composed his own waltz for the occasion, and the Volksgarten, which is fittingly just around the corner, was a popular venue and coffee house in Strauss's day. It was here that Johann Strauss and his orchestra first performed the 1867 orchestral version of the Blue Danube Waltz. Today you'll find the Volksgarten Pavillon, where you can relax and enjoy refreshments from April to mid-September. The tour continues to St Charles Church, where Strauss celebrated his second wedding. The church is one of the most important baroque buildings in Vienna and the panoramic terrace offers a magnificent view of the city.

Vienna's coffee houses are an institution, and the city's many concert cafés offer a unique musical experience. There is something about the taste of Sacher Torte and apple strudel when they are accompanied by classical music composed by the King of Waltz, Johann Strauss, and jazz-inspired melodies.

  • Dinner

We recommend Salonplafond in the MAK or Labstelle for modern Austrian cuisine. For a vegan gourmet restaurant, try Jola, Vienna's first vegan fine dining restaurant.

Day 2 Morning:

Located in the former Zögernitz Casino, the Strauss House is a multimedia museum dedicated to the King of Waltz. Extensively restored, the original rooms bring the history of the Strauss dynasty to life. The Strauss Hall, where Johann Strauss once performed, is a venue for high-quality classical concerts.

Johann Strauss lived on Praterstrasse from 1863 into the 1870s, and it was here that he composed the famous Blue Danube Waltz. Reflecting his stature at the height of his career, his apartment was located on the most elegant and prestigious floor. The beautiful living and working quarters of the original apartment are now a memorial to the musician - complete with an exciting exhibition.

  • Lunch

Located on the Danube Canal, the restaurant Motto am Fluss may look like a ship, but it offers an Austrian take on modern international cuisine. Other nearby options include Wrenkh, which focuses on seasonal, local and sustainable cuisine, and Ramasuri, which offers Austrian and internationally inspired cuisine. 

Day 2 Afternoon:

  • Option A: Escape Room “Shadow of doubt – in the mind of the genius” (1.1.-12.31.2025)

An escape room is an interactive group game in which participants must solve challenging puzzles and crack secret codes. The new and unusual Escape Room at the MuseumsQuartier is centred around the musical phenomenon Johann Strauss. It explores the private and public aspects of the composer's life and encourages reflection on one's own wishes, desires and fears.

The Vienna State Opera is one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, offering world-class musical theatre some 300 days a year. This 40-minute guided tour takes you behind the scenes of the Vienna State Opera and allows you to discover some of the things that are usually hidden from operagoers.

  • Early dinner

Enjoy an early dinner before the concert at either the Glacis Beisl or Clementine im Glashaus.

We recommend attending a classical concert at one of the venues where Strauss performed during his lifetime, such as the MusikTheater an der Wien, the Musikverein or the Vienna State Opera.

Beginners' classical concerts are available for visitors who want to get their first taste of the world of classical music.

Day 3 Morning:

This new multidimensional exhibition explores the life, work and creativity of Johann Strauss. A unique, motion-activated headphone system, used exclusively for this immersive exhibition for the first time in Austria, creates a symphony of entertainment and information.

The Imperial State Rooms in the Neue Burg are home to an outstanding collection of historical musical instruments with a collection spanning five centuries. Highlights include instruments that were once played by famous musicians such as Mozart, Strauss, Liszt and Mahler.

  • Lunch

There are many restaurants to choose from around Karlsplatz. We recommend the restaurant Trude & Töchter in the Wien Museum or Gasthaus Buchecker & Sohn.

Day 3 Afternoon:

One of the city's most famous monuments, the Johann Strauss Monument, stands in the middle of Vienna's Stadtpark and embodies the city of music like no other. From 21 March to 20 May 2025, the monument's golden glow will also be the backdrop for a projected art installation that will extend throughout the park. Visitors will be able to meet seven female characters from the world of Strauss' operettas through augmented reality. 

More than 150 years ago, Johann Strauss introduced the Viennese waltz to the world. Today, millions of ball-goers dance to it in three-quarter time. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn to dance the waltz at the very place where it was invented by taking an intensive dance course in Vienna.

  • Dinner

Dine overlooking the rooftops of Vienna on your last evening in the city. A couple of options include the Limón restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, or Das Loft, which combines classic Viennese cuisine with culinary inspirations from all over the world.

Even more Strauss:

  • Central Cemetery: Visit the final resting place of Johann Strauss at the Zentralfriedhof, once the largest graveyard in Europe.    

  • Attend a Ball: Visiting Vienna in January or February? Then go and dance in three-quarter time at one of the 450 iconic Viennese balls.

  • There are many more Strauss-related events available in our database!

Theatermuseum

Lobkowitzplatz 2
1010 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -8%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Standard ticket price: 12€

  • Opening times

    • Mo, 10:00 - 18:00
    • We, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Th, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Su, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Double swinging doors 120 cm wide)
    • Elevator available
      • Door 130 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Wheelchair rental (by prior arrangement: at least two days ahead of time). Tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs on request (Tel. +43 1 525 24–5310).

    • Comments

      Exhibition area on ground floor: with portable ramp placed by staff as required. Intercom system at the main gate (front door or box office), staff will take you to the elevator.

      Seeing-eye dogs permitted (please register at the box office, Tel. +43 1 525 24-3460).

House of Music (Haus der Musik) The Sound Museum

Seilerstätte 30
1010 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -24%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Standard ticket price: 17€ / reduced ticket price: 13€

      Available on site and at ticket.viennacitycard.at

  • Opening times

    • daily, 10:00 - 22:00
    • 24.12. 10a.m. - 6 p.m., 23.03. 10a.m. - 6p.m. (5p.m. last admission)

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Automatic sliding doors )
    • Side entrance
      • no steps
    • Elevator available
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Tours in sign language on request, as well as tours for blind and visually impaired people.

    • Comments

      Access to all exhibition rooms and café: no steps (via elevator).

Demel K. & K. Hofzuckerbäckerei

Kohlmarkt 14
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • daily, 10:00 - 00:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Double swinging doors 115 cm wide)
    • Elevator available
      • Door 75 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

Zum Schwarzen Kameel

Bognergasse 5
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Café, Wine Bar, Bistro Mo - Su, 08:00 - 00:00
    • Restaurant Beletage Tu - Sa, 12:00 - 14:30 , 17:30 - 00:00

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)

Stephansplatz
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Mo - Sa, 06:00 - 22:00
    • Su, 07:00 - 22:00
    • on holidays, 07:00 - 22:00
  • Guided tours

    • Guided tour of the Cathedral, daily

      • 3.30 pm, approx. 30 minutes

      Guided tour of the Cathedral english, Monday - Saturday

      • 10.30 am, approx. 30 minutes

      Guided tour of the catacombs, every quarter or half an hour

      • Monday - Saturday, 10 - 11.30 am
      • Monday - Saturday, 1.30 - 4.30 pm
      • Sunday and holidays, 1.30 - 4.30 pm

      Elevator to the Pummerin

      • daily, 9 am - 5.30 pm

      Ascend the South Tower of the Cathedral

      • daily, 9 am - 5.30 pm

      Evening tour including tour of the roof

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Double swinging doors 120 cm wide)
    • Side entrance
      • 3 Steps (Double swinging doors 90 cm wide)
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • Comments

      North Tower: access via elevator only (door width: 65 cm) and 12 steps (not wheelchair-accessible).
      South Tower: 343 steps (not wheelchair-accessible).
      Parking space for visitors with disabilities (Singerstrasse).

      Evening guided tours with roof tour and guided tours of the catacombs are are not wheelchair-accessible.


Vienna City Hall (Wiener Rathaus)

Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1
1010 Vienna
  • Guided tours

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • (Swinging doors 92 cm wide)
      • Ramp 545 cm long , 47 cm high
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        on Lichtenfelsgasse, Felderstrasse
    • Elevator available
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Multimedia guides in Austrian and English sign language are available free of charge upon presentation of an official photographic form of ID (passport, identity card, driver’s license).

    • Comments

      Elevator near stair no. 7: door width: 92 cm, cabin depth: 240 cm, cabin width: 130 cm, passage to elevator: 110 cm.
      Elevator near stair no. 8: door width: 92 cm, passage to elevator: 88 cm, cabin width: 110 cm, cabin depth 210 cm.
      Wheelchair-accessible restroom / changing room (near stair no. 8).

Volksgarten Pavillon

Burgring/Heldenplatz
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • the beginning of April to middle of September
    • Tu, 11:00 - 04:00
    • We - Th, 11:00 - 02:00
    • Fr - Sa, 11:00 - 04:00
    • Su, 11:00 - 19:00

St. Charles' Church (Karlskirche)

Karlsplatz
1040 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -21%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Visit of the church including Church model, Panoramic terrace, Treasury and Organ /
      Regular price 9,50€ /
      Savings: 2€

  • Opening times

    • Mo - Sa, 09:00 - 18:00
    • on holidays - Su, 11:00 - 19:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • 14 Steps (Door 300 cm wide)
        Heavy wooden door
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Visitors with ID for persons with special needs: free entry.

    • Comments

      Barrier-free access possible via a ramp, door opens via sensor

      Interior: 11 steps. Ask staff for assistance.


Labstelle

Lugeck 6
1010 Vienna

Jola

Salzgries 15
1010 Vienna

House of Strauss at the Casino Zögernitz

Döblinger Hauptstraße 76
1190 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -20%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Discount valid for purchase on site

  • Opening times

    • Tu - Su, 10:00 - 18:00
    • on holidays, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Double swinging doors )
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • 2 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        Entfernung unter 50m zum Betrieb
    • Elevator available
      • 108 cm wide and 150 cm low , Door 90 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

Johann Strauss' Apartment

Praterstraße 54
1020 Vienna
  • Prices

    • Free admission for young people under 19 years of age
    • 1st Sunday of the month: Free admission
  • Opening times

    • Fr - Su, 10:00 - 13:00 , 14:00 - 17:00
    • Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

      Note: New, extended opening hours from January 1, 2025: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Accessibility

    • Elevator available
      • Door 80 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • Comments

      Exhibition areas on 1st floor accessible via steps.

Motto am Fluss

Franz-Josefs-Kai 2
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Café daily, 08:00 - 00:00
    • Restaurant Mo - Sa, 18:00 - 23:00
    • Restaurant Su, 18:00 - 22:30
    • Bar Su - Th, 18:00 - 00:00
    • Bar Fr - Sa, 18:00 - 01:00

Wrenkh Wiener Kochsalon & Restaurant

Bauernmarkt 10
1010 Vienna

Ramasuri

Praterstraße 19
1020 Vienna

MuseumsQuartier Vienna

Museumsplatz 1
1070 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -21%

      Additional information on the offer:

      FAB 5 Combiticket includes the visit to Architekturzentrum Wien, Kunsthalle Wien, Leopold Museum, mumok und frei_raum Q21 /

      Normal price: 35€ /
      VCC price: 27,50€ /
      Savings in Euro: 7,50€

      Online ticket: https://shop.mqw.at/produkt/fab-5/?lang=en

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • 4 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        6 parking spaces within the MuseumsQuartier complex
    • Elevator available
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Wheelchair service in the MQ-Point by the main entrance: daily 10 am – 7 pm free rental (form of ID left as a deposit). Inductive audio systems in the auditoriums (Hall E + G). 
 Seeing-eye dogs by prior arrangement with the respective cultural institutions.

    • Comments

      Access to all MuseumsQuartier institutions: no steps. All public elevators are suitable for wheelchairs.

Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)

Opernring 2
1010 Vienna
  • Accessibility

    • Side entrance
      • 2 Steps (Swinging doors 87 cm wide)
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        Operngasse, Opernring intersection
    • Elevator available
      • Door 80 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • 22 Wheelchair spaces available (4 in the stalls/orchestra, 18 seats in the gallery as needed)
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Tours in ten languages, prior notification for wheelchair users necessary (Tel. +43 1 514 44–2606). Language display.

    • Comments

      Portable ramps available for steps inside building.
      To reserve wheelchair and companion seats for performances, tel. +43 1 514 44-2653 (Mo-Fri, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm)

Glacis Beisl

Breitegasse 4
1070 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • daily, 12:00 - 00:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Swinging doors 110 cm wide)
        via elevator
    • Elevator available
      • Door 120 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

Clementine (Restaurant in the greenhouse) Palais Coburg

Coburgbastei 4
1010 Vienna

Johann Strauss Museum - New Dimensions

Friedrichstraße 7
1010 Vienna

Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Hofburg, Neue Burg, Heldenplatz (Weltmuseum)
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Tu, 10:00 - 21:00
    • We - Su, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Automatic sliding doors )
        entrance at Weltmuseum Wien (World Museum Vienna) by platformlift
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • 5 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        at Heldenplatz
    • Elevator available
      • Door 65 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Wheelchair rental possible (please reserve one day in advance). Touching tours on request for visually impaired and blind people. Tours in sign language and easy-to-understand language. Further information: kunstvermittlung@khm.at or Tel. +43-1-525 24-5202

    • Comments

      The collection of ancient instruments is accessible via elevator.

trude

Karlsplatz 8
1040 Vienna

Buchecker & Sohn

Gußhausstraße 23
1040 Vienna

Johann Strauss Monument

Stadtpark
1010 Vienna

Das Loft Hotel SO/ Vienna

Praterstraße 1
1020 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Frühstück Mo - Fr, 06:30 - 10:30
    • Frühstück Sa - Su, 07:00 - 12:00
    • on holidays, 07:00 - 12:00
    • Dinner daily, 18:00 - 00:00
    • Bar Su - Th, 16:00 - 01:00
    • Bar Su, 16:00 - 02:00
    • Different opening hours in summer - see website.

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