Vienna Urania Puppet Theater, Children's puppet theater in Urania building, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Urania Puppet Theater is located in the Urania building and presents glove puppet performances for young audiences. The theater uses traditional puppet theater techniques to tell stories designed for children aged four and older.
Hans and Marianne Kraus founded the theater in 1949 from their apartment and moved it to the Urania building in 1950. This marks the beginning of an established venue for Austrian puppet theater in Vienna.
The shows feature the beloved characters Kasperl and Pezi, who have entertained children with traditional Austrian puppet stories for generations. These figures have become familiar friends to many Vienna families over the years.
The theater offers performances between April and October, with each show lasting about one hour. It is easy to reach and works well for day visits with children ready for seated theatrical performances.
The theater houses the Pezi-Haus, a puppet museum that preserves the story of the original characters and their creators. This museum allows visitors to trace the evolution of these beloved figures across the decades.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
