Volkstheater — Attraction in Vienna

We saw Bullet Time at the Volkstheater. It was quite enjoyable. We sat in the first row of the gallery, which turned out to be the perfect spot for this particular play – the screen was right at eye level, so no neck strain from constantly looking up.

That said... let’s talk about the seats.

I’m 1.87 m tall, which is about 7 cm above the Austrian male average. In most situations, that’s just “a bit tall.” Here? It felt like being a giraffe trying to fold into an economy class seat – only with less legroom. After just 30 minutes, I found myself shifting around, trying to find any position that would let me survive the evening. After 2 hours of twisting and turning, I left with back pain, which definitely dampened the experience.

Still, the evening itself was lovely, and the Volkstheater is a beautiful venue. Just be warned: if you're tall and not the youngest and don't bring...

The Volkstheater in Vienna is one of the largest and most renowned theaters in the German-speaking world. Established in 1889, it was originally designed to provide accessible and high-quality theatrical performances for the general public, in contrast to the more aristocratic Burgtheater.

The theater building itself is an architectural gem, combining elements of Historicism and Neo-Baroque styles. Located in Vienna’s 7th district, close to the MuseumsQuartier, the Volkstheater is a cultural hub that hosts a diverse range of performances, including classic plays, contemporary works, and experimental productions.

With its rich history and commitment to artistic innovation, the Volkstheater remains a must-visit destination for theater enthusiasts and anyone interested in Vienna’s vibrant...

The Volkstheater (until 1945 German Volkstheater) is a theater in the 7th district of Vienna, Neubau, built in 1889 according to designs by the Viennese office Fellner & Helmer of the architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer. It is located at Arthur-Schnitzler-Platz 1 between Burggasse and Neustiftgasse opposite the Natural History Museum in the neighborhood of the MuseumsQuartier and the Spittelberg on Museumstraße. The Volkstheater is one of the largest stages in the German-speaking world. Under the direction of Gustav Manker, it was invited to the Berlin Theatertreffen in 1970 with Change by Wolfgang Bauer.1] Under the direction of Kay Voges, this was achieved again in 2022 with two...