Plan this as far in advance as humanly possible.

It's magical, it's beautiful, It's some type of magnificent historical experience.

At least, that is my perspective.

... like seeing Broadway show for the first time.

It's was a "brain burn" moment for me.

That's the phrase I use when something I see and / or experience is an unforgettable moment, and it makes an impression on me and stays in my head.

Yes ... You could use it, AND know you got it here from a the Vienna State Opera Google review. Lol (Consider that copyrighted) Omg

Anyway...

That's what this experience is like.

Go to a performance at the Schoenbrunn and another theater.

But this one, especially in a balcony, is brain burn for me.

I'll add... Even if you want standing room only or " leftover seats," (seats that are expensive or have a restricted view) you're going to have to wait on a line for possibly hours before the performance.

I was lucky and caught a Sunday matinee.

Yes, they do exist.

In advance, ahead of time, asap, hurry, don't wait, Run don't walk, and what the heck are you waiting for?!

Yes, it's like that.

I said it before, and I said it again now.

It should be the first thing you do after you book your airline ticket. LOL

If it were up to me, I would have let someone else book the hotel, and I would have booked tickets for the performances.

For real, it's like a competition for seats on a plane.

People make it a priority that they're comfortable and have the perfect view.

If you're going to drop 200 to 300 Euro on each ticket for a performance, you must get a great seat

Matinee seats and some seats are less than $50. Prices can get as low as 9 Euro foursome performances like a Sunday matinee that is an interview and many performances For an upcoming show.

There are special rates for seniors, differently abled and kids.

I even wanted to see one of the performances created just for kids.

They were sold out in the future as well.

As far as view & seat choice are concerned, do what you can to not be in the third row in the box seats unless you're on the end or in front

Also, balcony seats / box seats are awesome all around if you're in the first row.

Restricted view seats are really restricted.

However, when a performance starts & everyone is settled in, if the people in the front don't move around too much, you'll be able to see through them. It sounds sort of ridiculous.

Why do you think I was making such a big deal about planning ahead?!

I am very short and could not see over anyone. It worked to my advantage, though, because I was low enough to see between people's heads. Smdh

They have a cloak room.

If you're looking up the stairs with entrance stores behind you, the cloakroom is all the way on the left. It's free. And you get to leave your bags if you are a backpacker and / or are traveling with a suitcase. Yes, big suitcases too.

Do not leave them there

All doors are closed and locked after each performance.

Performances - in the Box Seats there are little tablets embedded in the front and on the wall.

There are usually four. One for each person in the second and third row. I know, right!

Brilliant! I didn't get to use mine because I didn't get there early enough.

Arrive early for the performance.

15 minutes early is not enough

30 minutes is barely enough. I'm not much of a picture taker and I did it. I was so impressed with the space that I just wanted a memento.

You know who else wants a memento? ...600 of your new best friends in the theater.

Get their way early!

I was at the theater on Thursday and Sunday. Daytime and nighttime. So many things happen in the front of this place.

The hop-on hop-off bus and tours to Budapest & salzburg... the people in yellow vests is there too.

All the way on the other side is a ticket booth. It reminds me of Times Square. Pretty much any performance, that's the place to inquire/ pay.

Oh, and learn some german. At least get Google Translate ready.

The people are kind. The names of these places are not.

Have fun!