Waltz the Night Away in Beautiful Vienna – January 2026
Register now for GAHF’s third trip to experience the Magic of Vienna’s ball season in January 2026. Step back in time as you enter the majestic palace or the grand Musikverein building in elegant evening attire and ball gowns to dance under gilded ceilings and chandeliers.
More Information and Ball Tickets
Austria’s capital Vienna, once the seat of the multicultural Austro-Hungarian Empire, awaits with its stunning reminders of its imperial past, a lively art and theatre scene, museums, shopping, famous coffee houses and culinary delights influenced by the cuisines of Central Europe. Following our two previous trips, we are once again gearing up for a trip to enjoy Vienna’s ball season. However, we are now offering two packages, one for the Vienna Philharmonic Ball and one for a traditional ball at the Hofburg. This time, we will witness the Imperial Palace turning into the largest coffee house of the world as a tribute to Vienna’s famous coffee house culture. Please click here to learn more. Although the early-bird deadline has now passed, we have a handful of remaining tickets.
In addition to the ball, you will also enjoy culinary and cultural/educational highlights such as a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, childhood home of the ill-fated Queen of France Marie Antoinette, and the Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its majestic spires and towers. Did you know that the catacombs house the remains of the Habsburg rulers from the 13th through the 17th centuries? The cathedral is also the home of the famous bell, the Pummerin, forged from Turkish canon balls after the 1683 Siege of Vienna and the defeat of the Ottoman forces. We will also partake in dance lessons at Vienna’s oldest dance school, the prestigious Elmayer Dance School; Professor Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer will choreograph the opening ceremonies and lead the midnight quadrilles where you can practise your newly acquired skills.
“Attending the Vienna Philharmonic Ball was truly a magical experience—an unforgettable evening of elegance, tradition, and celebration. Waltzing beneath the grand chandeliers of the Musikverein and sipping champagne with new friends felt like stepping into a fairytale. Beyond the ball, I explored Vienna’s rich cultural tapestry, from stunning palaces and historic museums to hidden gems that offered a true essence of Viennese culture. The entire trip was a perfect blend of refinement, history, and joy—a memory I’ll cherish forever.” ~ Michelle N.