Burgtheater

The Burgtheater is a national theatre on the Ringstrasse in Vienna in Austria. The facade in the Neo-Renaissance style displays sculptures and frescoes along the wide boulevard, and inside a broad staircase leads up to the floors holding the performance halls.

Empress Maria Theresia founded the theatre in the year 1742, and it moved to its present location in the year 1888. After severe destruction during the Second World War the building was reconstructed and has continued the theatrical tradition since then.

The building serves as the national stage and remains the most important venue for spoken drama in the German language throughout the country. Many productions draw a loyal audience that values the tradition of theatrical speech and recognizes the names of well-known ensemble members.

A mobile application offers subtitles in English for selected performances in the halls with over one thousand seats. The building stands close to the city hall square and is easy to reach by public transport, especially in the evenings.

Gustav Klimt painted ceiling works above the grand ceremonial staircase inside when he was a young artist. These early pieces show his manner before he became known internationally and developed his characteristic golden motifs.

Location: Innere Stadt

Inception: 1741

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Industry: creative, arts and entertainment activities, creative industries

Address: Universitätsring 2

Phone: +431514444140

Email: info@burgtheater.at

Website: http://burgtheater.at/Content.Node2/home/eninfo/English_Information.at.php

GPS coordinates: 48.21028,16.36139

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:43