Theater auf der Wieden

Theater auf der Wieden was an opera house in Vienna's Wieden district featuring three stories with a divided ground level and two balconies. Twenty private boxes provided different viewing perspectives, allowing various spectators to follow the action on stage.

The house opened in 1787 under Emanuel Schikaneder's direction, who later collaborated with Mozart. The premiere of The Magic Flute in 1791 marked a peak in its history before closure came in 1801.

The venue bore a German name reflecting its focus on works in the German language. Audiences experienced operas and plays that shaped tastes of the era, making it a place where Viennese spectators heard their own language performed on stage.

The building stood within the Freihaus complex at the intersection of today's Operngasse between building numbers 23 and 32. Keep in mind this historic site no longer exists today and survives only through historical records.

The Freihaus complex housing the theater had received special tax exemption status through an Imperial decree dating back to 1647. This exceptional status made the site an unusual place within the city where different rules applied.

Location: Vienna

GPS coordinates: 48.19780,16.36610

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54