From £620 per person for 3 nights
Ready to bookTake to the floor at one of Austria’s world-famous Viennese Balls and discover some of Europe's best art galleries on this whirl of a short break. No prior dance experience necessary and we have everything covered.
"I felt like a fairy-tale princess" Carla dS. Feb 2019
Don't just watch Strictly! Dance at a real fairy-tale ball yourself - even if you've never danced before. Steeped in glitz & glamour, Vienna’s balls are once-in-a-lifetime affairs, we have exclusive tickets, coupled with a 2 hour lesson there to get even novices dancing…
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2026 PRICE AND AVAILABILITY GUIDE (as example)
Indicative prices for Premium hotels - see real-time pricing for specific dates & alternative hotel classes
| Departure Dates | Typical Price (p/p) in Twin room | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 7 February 2026 | £725 | N/A |
| 20 February 2026 | £725 | N/A |
| 21 February 2026 | £725 | N/A |
We’re planning to attend at least one Viennese Ball in 2022 although dates are still being firmed up due to Covid. The tickets are relatively hard-to-get but we have always managed to so far. We plan to take a small group of Covid-inoculated people there, although the group activities only extend to a pre-ball dance lesson in Vienna and if you choose to, meeting before for dinner and at the ball itself. These events may have a long history, but they’ve morphed into multi-generational, spectacular affairs that go on well into the early hours. Our chosen balls are usually the Blumen Ball, which takes place in Vienna’s majestic Rathaus; the Boku, Juristen and Wiener Wirtschaft Balls, which all take place in the historic Hofburg Palace, and the Bonbon Ball, which takes place at the Wiener Konzerthaus. We are awaiting firm dates for most of these. The Blumen Ball, or Flower Ball in English, is a particularly mesmerising experience, as for this night only the Vienna Rathaus is fabulously decorated with 100,000 flowers, each one as vibrant and delicate as the next; the theme of the 2020 ball is 'Spring Awakening'.
The Boku Ball is held in the Hofburg's grand ballroom by the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (called Bodenkultur in German) and is often themed. The Bonbon Ball - Vienna's sweetest ball - offers a night of dancing and indulgence, culminating in the reward of the title of 'Miss Bonbon'. The less whimsically named, yet no less romantic, Wiener Wirtschaft Ball (Ball of the Viennese Economy) and Juristen Ball (Ball of the Legal Profession) are both held at the historic Hofburg Palace. We have added these Saturday events to our Viennese Ball program in the past for those who are limited to weekend travel. If you’re nervous about the idea of strutting your stuff on this prestigious stage, or you simply need to brush up on your waltz, don’t worry, your trip includes a two-hour dance lesson at the illustrious Elmayer Dance School on the afternoon before the Ball. This lesson is designed to get even complete novices dancing, with an experienced teacher on hand to help hone your technique and prepare you for the ball. And we can even arrange ballgown and Tux/DJ hire if you wish.
You’ll also have free time to explore Vienna, a city steeped in imperial grandeur. The Habsburg emperors left their capital with a rich legacy of magnificent architecture, from the sprawling Hofburg Palace complex to the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, one of the world’s most impressive collections of European art. The foodie scene here is an increasing part of the city’s appeal, with a host of innovative restaurants pushing Austrian cuisine in exciting new directions, and Vienna’s famous coffee houses are something of an institution. On this 3 night version of our popular Viennese Ball break we can include entrance tickets to a selection of top Viennese art galleries and museums if you wish so you can explore some of Europe's finest palaces and art galleries as well as enjoying one of Vienna's finest Balls.
Since dates and prices are uncertain, call us on the number at the top of the page, or email info@awesomeexperiences.com to express your interest and we will liaise with you.
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