--- title: "A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball: Private Experience, Vienna | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/a-waltz-lesson-then-the-ball/ description: "An afternoon with a ballroom master until the left turn finally works, then the evening itself: gowns, an orchestra, and the ball season as guests rather than spectators." language: en --- # A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball Vienna · The Season · January to March In short A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball is Vienna's ball season from the inside: an afternoon with a ballroom master until the left turn finally works, then the ball itself, with gowns and an orchestra, as guests rather than spectators. It runs from January to March, and Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made journey. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders An afternoon with a ballroom master until the left turn finally works, then the evening itself: gowns, an orchestra, and the ball season as guests rather than spectators. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=2) Book a call **Where**: Vienna **When**: January to March **Collection**: Vienna & the Imperial City **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### Can tourists attend a ball in Vienna? Yes. Visitors can attend Vienna's balls, and with A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball, Avellera makes you a guest rather than a spectator. The afternoon is spent with a ballroom master until the left turn finally works, and the evening is the ball itself, with gowns and an orchestra. Avellera arranges both privately within a tailor-made journey to Vienna. ### When is the ball season in Vienna? Vienna's ball season falls in the Carnival months of winter, and A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball is offered from January to March. Avellera matches the ball to your travel dates, schedules the private waltz lesson with a ballroom master for the afternoon before, and plans the rest of your stay in Vienna around that evening. ### How do I add a Vienna ball to a trip to Austria? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds A Waltz Lesson, then the Ball into a private, tailor-made journey through Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Travel between January and March to catch the season. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ Classic by rail ### Prague, Vienna & Budapest Prague 3 · Vienna 3 · Budapest 3 - Private recital in a Baroque library - Coffee-house culture with a local historian - Budapest's thermal baths, privately arranged **Best time**: Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec **Getting around**: First-class Railjet between all three cities **10 days** · 9 nights from **US$ 6,000** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/vienna-prague-budapest/ Switzerland ### The best of Switzerland Lucerne 2 · Interlaken 3 · Zermatt 2 · Zurich 1 - Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe - A private VIP gondola facing the Matterhorn - The Glacier Express in first class **Best time**: Jun to Sep, Dec to Mar **Getting around**: Swiss Travel Pass in first class, luggage forwarding **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 6,300** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-switzerland/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) Vienna & the Imperial City ## More signature experiences 01 Vienna · An Evening ### [A Private Orchestra at Palais Auersperg](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-orchestra-at-palais-auersperg/) A Baroque hall booked for your party alone, and an orchestra that plays only for you. 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A private art historian, the Baroque gardens on the way in, and time to stand in front of one painting for as long as you like. **Season**: All year **Base**: Vienna [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/the-belvedere-privately/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=2) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.