10 Lessons & Workshops in Vienna That You Shouldn't Miss

Learn how to dance with the master of ceremonies of the Vienna Opera Ball, Roman E. Svabek. We, as the official Opera Ball dance school, combine modernity with tradition. As co-organizers of the opening ceremony at the Vienna Opera Ball, as well as many other balls at home and abroad, we are pleased to share our knowledge and international experience with you. In our courses you get lessons at the highest level, well-trained and motivated employees, an innovative course system and a lot of fun. Experience dance, history and culture exclusively in our courses.

At Andante we host cooking classes on topics such as Austrian cuisine, Viennese cakes and sweets, hoome-made bread pasta, seasonal specialties... in a most pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. We warmly invite people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to share their rich culinary heritage, cook and have fun together.

A perfect opportunity to stay fit while travelling! We offer Group Pilates classes on Reformer, Cardio-Trampoline, Tower Trainer (STOTT equipment). Classes are taught in English. A comprehensive schedule with over 15 classes per week. Online booking up to 2 hour prior to class. No membership or subscriptions. Centrally located.

Regular self-defense classes for beginners, open for everyone and for single-day visits. Fridays, 6 to 7:15 pm

You don’t speak any word in German? Here is a great chance to learn the important words for your stay – without sitting in a boring class room! If you already know the basics, this experience teach you very personal and in a funny way how to improve ! Book your time with Fay, your personal language coach to dive into Vienna and the German language. Learn to speak our language and start your Vienna experience with more than sightseeing!

STOSSIMHIMMEL in the heart of Vienna is a group of 8 international jewellery artists who share the same vision about contemporary jewellery. The artists won several international awards, were published in books and magazines and are constantly participating in international competitions. STOSSIMHIMMEL was born in 1996 and constantly hold exhibitions in their stunning own gallery as well as in international galleries. Every piece of jewellery is being hand-made and produced in this studio. Jewellery by Astrid Siber, CarolineErtl, Dóra Dés, Eva Tesarik, Heike Wanner, Marta Edocs, Magdalena Track and Michelle Kraemer.

bitter susse - Viennese chocolate manufactory, chocolates and truffles craftsmanship in its utmost perfection. bitter sweet deliciousnesses and souvenirs from Vienna’s first chocolate manufactory. Vegan and lactose intolerance people warmly welcome.

More than 150 years ago, Johann "Schani" Strauss made the Vienna Waltz famous around the world. Today, the dreams of millions of ball attendees are set to three-quarter time. Learn how to waltz at the place where it was invented -- at a "Blitz" dance lesson in Vienna. The Rueff Dance School is located in the old center of the city, right behind City Hall (Rathaus). For visitors to Vienna, it offers waltz lessons at fixed times several days the week (you can also pass by just for one lesson): HOP ON WALTZ In addition to the basis of the waltz, Rueff also teaches the basic steps of the dizzying polka. The waltz lessons are held in German and English, in other languages by prior arrangement - for instance Japanese, Russian, and so on. Each lesson costs 50 Euros per couple. You can leave your ball gown at home or in your hotel room, comfortable leisure wear is entirely sufficient, but be sure to wear shoes with smooth soles. For couples, prior reservation is not necessary -- just stop by and join in! (If you are interested, but do not have a dancing partner, please get in contact with the Rueff dance school in advance).

pottery studio, pottery classes, pottery wheels and paint your own pottery. we also serve excellent coffee and cold drinks. Come in and enjoy the creative and lively atmosphere in our working-place. Pottery-lovers will find there clay-heaven here and you can immediately digg in some soft clay, courses are available any time in our opening hours.