Renate Danler cordially invites you to enter a glittering new world. Prima ballerina Olga Esina, principal dancer Roman Lazik and various soloists from the Vienna State Opera and Volksoper will play their part in transforming New Year's Eve at the Hofburg into an unforgettable "Nuit de l'Amour"..
On 31 December 2012 LE GRAND BAL will celebrate a glittering premiere at the Hofburg Vienna, where differently themed rooms will leave ballgoers wide-eyed with wonder. The ball will get the New Year off to an elegant and stylish start with lavish decorations, and musical highlights courtesy of waltz, jazz and swing ensembles.
The number of congresses and meetings held in Vienna in the year 2011 was 7% higher than in 2010, the bednights rose by 6 % up to 1,412,133 and the added value increased by 9 % as well to a new level. The record year for Vienna is backed up by the very successful numbers the Hofburg Vienna has to present for 2011!
Every year Vienna hosts around 450 balls that generate a total turnover of EUR 80 million. Twenty of them take place in the Hofburg Vienna and contribute with an added value of EUR 10 million.
A series of high ranking events, and an upswing in catering revenue set 2011 apart.
The conference centre continues to invest in trailblazing 3D and mobile technologies.
Le Grand Bal ready to debut this New Year’s Eve.
