Music school trips to Vienna
A typical school trip to Vienna cost depends on destination, time of travel, transport, accommodation and inclusions.
Dubbed the 'International Capital of Music', Vienna boasts a rich cultural heritage that flows through its wide selection of concerts, opera, exhibitions, tours, and historic houses, offering ample inspiration for both GCSE Music or extracurricular groups. Join some of the world's greatest ever composers, such as Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert, and spend some time in this gloriously musical city.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
All venues are subject to availability & suitability of the repertoire
- Arrival
- Evening meal
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Haus der Musik
- Evening meal
- Concert performance
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Tiergarten Schönbrunn
- Evening meal
- Morning at leisure
- Schloss Esterházy
- Evening meal
- Concert performance
- Matinee concert performance
- Prater Park
- Evening meal
- Return to UK
Vienna is widely regarded as one of the world's great musical capitals and has been home to some of the most influential composers in music history, including Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert. Through concerts, performance opportunities, interactive music experiences and visits to internationally renowned cultural venues, students can develop their understanding of music in a city where musical heritage remains at the heart of everyday life.
Student Development
During their visit, students can develop:
- Musical appreciation and cultural awareness
- Performance confidence
- Communication and collaboration
- Listening and analytical skills
- Independent learning
- Creativity and interpretation
- Confidence and resilience
- Critical reflection and evaluation
GCSE & A Level Music
Vienna provides excellent opportunities for students to:
- Explore the lives and works of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert
- Investigate Classical and Romantic musical traditions
- Experience live music and concert culture
- Understand music within its historical context
- Analyse performance styles and interpretation
- Gather inspiration for performance and composition work
BTEC Music & Vocational Music Courses
Students can investigate:
- Professional performance practice
- Audience engagement and concert presentation
- Performance preparation and rehearsal
- The operation of music venues and cultural institutions
- Music industry careers and pathways
- The contribution of music to cultural tourism
Music History & Cultural Studies
Students can explore:
- The development of Vienna as a musical capital
- The Classical period and its lasting influence
- The lives of influential composers
- Concert halls and performance traditions
- The relationship between music and society
- European cultural heritage through music
Performance Skills
Students can develop:
- Ensemble performance techniques
- Musical interpretation
- Stage presence and confidence
- Listening and responding skills
- Performance preparation
- Collaborative musicianship
Features
ACCOMMODATION
Located within easy reach of the city centre, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Prater Park, this Ibis Budget Wien Messe is ideally located to match an action-packed school trip itinerary. Here, students can stay in double or triple rooms, each of which is equipped with satellite TV so they can wind down in the evenings.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Buffet breakfast
- Snack machine
With excellent connections to the city centre, the A&O Wien Stadthalle is perfectly appointed for groups seeking a quieter location for the evenings. Spacious and modern rooms mean both you and your students will be comfortable here, while the cosy lobby offers an ideal meeting point each morning.
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi
- Table football
- Lounge
Located within easy reach of the city centre, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Prater Park, this Ibis Budget Wien Messe is ideally located to match an action-packed school trip itinerary. Here, students can stay in double or triple rooms, each of which is equipped with satellite TV so they can wind down in the evenings.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Buffet breakfast
- Snack machine
With excellent connections to the city centre, the A&O Wien Stadthalle is perfectly appointed for groups seeking a quieter location for the evenings. Spacious and modern rooms mean both you and your students will be comfortable here, while the cosy lobby offers an ideal meeting point each morning.
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi
- Table football
- Lounge
Excursions
Haus der Musik
Haus der Musik is an interactive sound museum which provides a new approach to music on a playful as well as scientific level. Real and virtually created sound worlds invite visitors to directly experience, explore and create musical phenomena. The aim is to provide knowledge and understanding as well as open-mindedness and enthusiasm when dealing with music.
Das MuTh
Opened in 2012, MuTh is Vienna’s most modern concert hall, and represents a combination of both music and theatre. Today, the theatre can host as many as 300 productions each year, ranging from chamber music, contemporary styles and jazz sessions, to performance art and dance projects. With the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Boys’ Choir having performed here, MuTh is an excellent venue for inspiring music students.
Lorely Saal
Built in 1899 as a magnificent Wilhelminian hall, Lorely Saal has been a house of entertainment, education, and culture for more than 120 years. Its stucco ceiling lends the venue wonderful acoustics, while the hall's modern technical equipment make it suitable for a wide variety of events; there's little wonder it's attracted so many professional musicians such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Symphonic, and RSO.
Museum of Fine Arts
Housed in a festive palatial building on the Vienna Ring Road, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is instantly recognisable due to its octagonal dome and broad stature. The museum is the largest in Austria, and one of the most important in the world, with its enviable collection including paintings from Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Raphael, Greek and Roman antiquities, works hailing from ancient Egypt, and many more.
St Stephen's Cathedral
Far from just the main Roman Catholic church in Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral is also the seat of the city’s Archbishop of Vienna, and is one of Austria's most popular attractions, welcoming more than a million guests each year. Look out for its famous colourful zigzagged roof tiles, which make this religious space stand out amid other cathedrals in Europe.
Prater Park
Students can step back in time in this incredible space, which dates back as far as the 12th century. With features such as the national stadium, Krieau Race Track and the Republic of Kugelmugel, the park is emblematic of Austria’s heritage and has several attractions for your school group to see. Their favourite, we’ll bet, will be the Wurstelprater – an entertainment park filled with old-time amusements.
Schönbrunn Palace
This phenomenal 1,441-room Rococo-style palace is one of Austria’s most important architectural, cultural and historic monuments – and a must-visit for all student groups visiting Vienna. As the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, the Schonbrunn Palace boasts a vast history spanning over 300 years, its interiors and gardens reflecting the change in the tastes, interests and aspirations of successive monarchs.
Haus der Musik
Haus der Musik is an interactive sound museum which provides a new approach to music on a playful as well as scientific level. Real and virtually created sound worlds invite visitors to directly experience, explore and create musical phenomena. The aim is to provide knowledge and understanding as well as open-mindedness and enthusiasm when dealing with music.
Das MuTh
Opened in 2012, MuTh is Vienna’s most modern concert hall, and represents a combination of both music and theatre. Today, the theatre can host as many as 300 productions each year, ranging from chamber music, contemporary styles and jazz sessions, to performance art and dance projects. With the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Boys’ Choir having performed here, MuTh is an excellent venue for inspiring music students.
Lorely Saal
Built in 1899 as a magnificent Wilhelminian hall, Lorely Saal has been a house of entertainment, education, and culture for more than 120 years. Its stucco ceiling lends the venue wonderful acoustics, while the hall's modern technical equipment make it suitable for a wide variety of events; there's little wonder it's attracted so many professional musicians such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Symphonic, and RSO.
Museum of Fine Arts
Housed in a festive palatial building on the Vienna Ring Road, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is instantly recognisable due to its octagonal dome and broad stature. The museum is the largest in Austria, and one of the most important in the world, with its enviable collection including paintings from Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Raphael, Greek and Roman antiquities, works hailing from ancient Egypt, and many more.
St Stephen's Cathedral
Far from just the main Roman Catholic church in Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral is also the seat of the city’s Archbishop of Vienna, and is one of Austria's most popular attractions, welcoming more than a million guests each year. Look out for its famous colourful zigzagged roof tiles, which make this religious space stand out amid other cathedrals in Europe.
Prater Park
Students can step back in time in this incredible space, which dates back as far as the 12th century. With features such as the national stadium, Krieau Race Track and the Republic of Kugelmugel, the park is emblematic of Austria’s heritage and has several attractions for your school group to see. Their favourite, we’ll bet, will be the Wurstelprater – an entertainment park filled with old-time amusements.
Schönbrunn Palace
This phenomenal 1,441-room Rococo-style palace is one of Austria’s most important architectural, cultural and historic monuments – and a must-visit for all student groups visiting Vienna. As the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, the Schonbrunn Palace boasts a vast history spanning over 300 years, its interiors and gardens reflecting the change in the tastes, interests and aspirations of successive monarchs.
Trip details
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers
- Half-board accommodation
- Excursions
- 24-hour emergency service support
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Lunches
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices
- Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
- Tourist tax
- Damage deposit
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
Travel by: Air
Best times to travel: All year round
Suggested tour length: 5 days, 4 nights
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