Blumenball - Wiener Rathaus - Wien - 2027

Wiener Rathaus, Wien

From a Little Flower Party to a Floral Anniversary

As early as the 1920s, the City of Vienna hosted flower wreath parties at the “Weiße Rose” restaurant in Vienna’s Prater, featuring beautiful floral decorations. From 1949 to 1955, this flower wreath party took place annually in Meidling. The gathering gradually evolved into a ball and was held in the Sofiensäle from 1958 to 1987. At that time, the Flower Ball was opened by the Vienna State Opera Ballet. Ballet master Ewald Vondrak of the Vienna State Opera went to great lengths to teach the gardeners of the Vienna City Gardens, as well as their children and older colleagues, the steps and figures of a polonaise.

Since 1988, the Vienna City Gardens’ Flower Ball has been held at Vienna City Hall.

A Splendid Display of Color in the Floral Decorations

100,000 blooms will make the rooms in City Hall shine. Whether orchids (Orchidaceae), roses (Rosa), lilies (Lilium), amaryllis, or carnations (Dianthus): the floral arrangements are dominated by vibrant red, violet, orange, pink, and green.

Musical and Culinary Delights

Opening Music

1. “Fächerpolonaise” – Polonaise, Op. 525, by Carl Michael Ziehrer
2. “Eingesendet” – Polka by Josef Strauss
3. “Roses from the South” – Waltz by Johann Strauss Jr.

Following the opening performance by the Rueff Dance School, guests can look forward to a diverse array of entertainment in the various ballrooms.

In the Festsaal, guests can dance to the music of the ball orchestra, conducted by Wolfgang Steubl, and his big band. The Edelbitter live band will provide modern rhythms in the Wappensaal. In the City Senate Meeting Hall, a salsa lounge invites guests to dance under the professional guidance of the Chris Dance School. In the Volkshalle, WannaDance? sets the mood. In the Friedrich-Schmidt-Halle, DJ Mike invites guests to dance at the disco.

Delightful Moments

The Vienna City Hall Cellar treats its ball guests to select dishes and beverages in the restaurant, several champagne stands, a snack bar, a cocktail bar, the Cobenzl wine bar, and a café near the grand staircase.

Payment can be made in cash or by card at the dining venues.

Blumen Menus Before the Ball at the Vienna City Hall Cellar

The exclusive floral-themed menus are served at the Vienna City Hall Cellar, just a few minutes’ walk from the ballroom. The floral-themed menus are available only in combination with an admission ticket.

In the upscale ambiance of the Vienna City Hall Cellar, two menus are offered before the ball starting at 6:00 p.m.:

Floral Menu 1

• Carrot and parsnip cream soup with chili and a baked apple topping
• Roast beef with a rich Burgundy-rosemary sauce, served with potato gratin and glazed root vegetable bundles
• Assortment of homemade strudels, elegantly garnished (fruity sour cherry, classic apple, and creamy quark)

Flower Menu 2

Vegetarian, vegan, suitable for people with allergies

• Carrot and parsnip cream soup with chili and roasted apple topping
• A trilogy of pumpkin—as strudel, braised, and puréed—served with Hasselback potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cress
• Chocolate mousse with berry ragout and fresh mint

65 euros per person (excluding beverages)
83 euros per person (including an aperitif, wine pairing, and mineral water)

Delicious floral étagères with a seat assignment card during the ball

Three-tiered floral étagères for two people can be purchased with a seat reservation and will be served directly at the guests’ table.

Floral Tiered Tray

• Vulcano ham on Körndl bread with sun-dried tomatoes
• Cured salmon with mustard-dill cream on potato sponge cake
• Caramelized duck breast on a celery-mint salad in a small bowl
• Rock shrimp in an artichoke base with lemon cream and bacon chips
• Confectionery, pralines, truffles, and macarons

85 euros per flower-shaped tiered platter (includes a mixed bread basket)

Vegetarian flower-shaped tiered platter

• Truffled cream Brie with walnut brittle on white baguette
• Beets with goat cheese and honey in a glass
• Mushroom cream on pumpernickel with stem capers and red sprouts
• Zucchini rolls with wakame, smoked tofu, and macadamia nuts
• Vegan chocolate mousse
• Fruit skewers drizzled with chocolate

85 euros per vegetarian flower-shaped tiered platter (includes a mixed bread basket)

Other Highlights

• Raffle—every ticket wins

• Certified organic cuisine among the flowers
In the restaurant area (Kleiner Salon) of the Rathauskeller between 9:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Light meals are available at two snack bars.

• Midnight quadrille
“Fledermaus Quadrille” led by the Rueff Dance School.
“Fledermaus Quadrille” repeated at 2:30 a.m.
Both performances take place in the ballroom.

• Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Donations
A first for the Blumenball: For the first time, in addition to the traditional ladies’ donation, there will also be a separate gentlemen’s donation. All guests will receive a small parting gift as they leave the ball.

• Campari Bar

• Breakfast Bag
The popular Ströck breakfast buffet makes it easier to say goodbye to the Blumenball.