The Vienna Ball season is a big part of Viennese culture. It starts in November and goes strong until February. I’ve heard a lot about it, and finally my husband and I got tickets to the second biggest ball event in Vienna, the Coffeehouse Owners’ Ball (take a look at an earlier post of mine titled Coffee to understand why this makes sense).
Paul and I don’t know much about the balls in Vienna. I looked around on the Internet and was really surprised how little there was about the topic. I’m happy that I am writing about it then!
Friday, February 13 is the day of the Coffeehouse Owners’ Ball. This is what I understand so far:
- 5,000 people come to this event
- The Austrian President will be attending
- Black tie is expected, no suits allowed and women must wear floor-length gowns
- Debutants are presented
- Entertainment is provided
- People dance
That’s all I know for now. On Friday I’ll take lots of pictures and post them on my blog with details as to how it went down.
Coffehouse Owners Ball in Vienna, Austria
and? how was it? hope you liked it!
i’m into balls an waltzing – like most viennese who made their dancing school in younger years
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Hi helimax,
It was amazing! I cannot wait for next year. Definately would go again. How fun for you that this was a part of your youth and you got to participate.
I am going to the ball on 5th Feb to cetebrate my 50th, I have dreamt of doing the viennese waltz at a ball in Vienna. So excited. Can you pass on any practical tips and paint a picture of how the evening progressed…were there events or things happening at certain times or was it dancing all night, more than one ballroom or not, when did it finish, best things to see or do or watch etc etc ( and how were your feet?!) Many thanks in anticipation!!