Burgtheater Theater
Austria's national theatre in Vienna, historic German-speaking stage
Grand imperial-era theater on Vienna's Ringstraße hosting German-language drama and opera. Visitors come for guided tours of the ornate interior and to attend performances by established ensembles.
Burgtheater at a Glance#
Address: Burgtheater, Universitätsring 2, 1010 Wien (Vienna), Austria
Website: https://www.burgtheater.at/
Hours: Box office hours vary by season; theatre calendar year-round. Public guided tours: seasonal-check website.
Admission: Ticket prices vary by production; guided tours of the Burgtheater available seasonally. Typical tour cost ~€7-€12.
About Burgtheater#
The Burgtheater is Austria’s federal theatre in Vienna, originally established in 1741 and housed in its current building on the Universitätsring since 1888. It is one of the most important stages in the German-speaking theatre world.
The house presents a regular season of plays and repertoire productions spanning classic and contemporary theatre; its programme is a central part of Vienna’s cultural calendar. Audiences see a mix of full-length productions staged on the main auditorium and smaller-scale works presented in the theatre’s alternate spaces.
Founded as the imperial court theatre in the 18th century, the institution moved into the present Ringstraße building in 1888. Over time it evolved from a court company into Austria’s national theatre, maintaining a resident ensemble and repertory tradition.
Located on the Ringstraße opposite the University of Vienna, the Burgtheater sits in central Vienna within walking distance of other Ringstraße landmarks.
- Location note: Sits directly on the Ringstraße opposite the University of Vienna, providing clear views of the stone façade and main entrance from Universitätsring.
- Language of performances: Performances are presented in German as the theatre is a principal German-language national company.
How to Get to Burgtheater#
The Burgtheater is centrally located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse (Universitätsring 2), easily reached on foot from the city centre and well served by public transit: U-Bahn lines U2 (Schottentor) and tram lines that run along the Ring. The main entrance faces the Ring and the University of Vienna.
Tips for Visiting Burgtheater#
- Book performances in advance-popular productions sell out quickly, especially in the spring and autumn seasons.
- If visiting the foyer, respect dress codes for performances; the building is an architectural highlight-notice the painted ceilings and gilded boxes.
- Box office and guided tour schedules vary-check the official website for current listings and tour times.
Best Time to Visit Burgtheater#
The Burgtheater operates year-round with a packed season-check the performance calendar and book ahead for major productions.
Weather & Climate near Burgtheater#
Burgtheater's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (592 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -3° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 46 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
