Opera lounge
A feast for all the senses
Opera enjoyment and the finest cuisine before, during and after the performance
An evening at the opera in the quarry is always an unforgettable experience. With Gerstner's Opera Lounge offer, you can transform it into a glamorous synthesis of the arts, music, architecture, cuisine and wine.
Modern architecture, a prominent location with a unique view of the stage and festival grounds and the exquisite food and drink offer from Gerstner included in the price make a visit to the Opera Lounge your personal VIP event. Whether as a pampering package for yourself, a romantic dinner for two or a time together with dear friends as well as a stage for your prestigious corporate and business events, your wishes take centre stage in the Opera Lounge.
The Opera Lounge package includes
- Admission July: 6.30 pm / Admission August: 6.00 pm (start of performance: 20:30 / 20:00)
- Own car park near the entrance to the festival grounds (limited capacity, we recommend early arrival)
- Refreshing welcome drink inspired by ‘The Flying Dutchman’ created by the Gerstner bar team
- Fixed seat and table in the opera lounge before the performance and during the interval
- 12-course flying dinner from Gerstner, served at your table
- Large selection of drinks from the Opera Lounge range
- During the interval: desserts, drinks, coffee and tea - no waiting time at your table
- After the performance: open bar until 30 minutes after the end of the performance
- Access to exclusive sanitary facilities
Please note:
- The opera lounge package can only be booked in conjunction with a valid ticket for the opera performance
- Bookable for up to 200 people
- The sales guidelines and the bad weather regulations according to the terms and conditions of the Opera Lounge apply.
The Flying Dutchman-Menue
AMOUSE BOUCHE – compliments from the kitchen
Knäckebröd
Bio Pannonier | crisp bread | sweet potato spread | olive oil (Scandinavia)
Quiche auxépinards
Mini-Quiche | spinach | herb dip (France)
Flying Buffet
Starters
Gravlax
Cured salmon | cream cheese | spring onion ash | sea salt cracker | horseradish (Norway)
Bitterballen
Fried pork balls | baby spinach | mustard – mayonnaise - dressing | dried tomato flakes (Netherlands)
Poached Chicken Breast
Poached chicken breast | celeriac | mandarin orange | creme fraiche | curly endive (France)
Sienisalaatti | vegan
Mushroom salad | chives | radish | lemon oil | bread chip (Finland)
Flying Buffet
Main Course
Skomakarlada
Sous vide brisket | potato – mousseline | leek – bacon | grape reduction (Sweden)
Hachee
Chicken stew | red cabbage spätzle | apple „Elstar“ | clover | sour cream (Netherlands)
Truite
Trout | dilly cucumbers | sauce tartar | braised onions (France/Finland)
Chou fleur Triologie | vegan
Trilogy of cauliflower | fermented pepper | pea sprouts (France)
Flying Buffet
Dessert
Visipuuro
Frothy berry semolina | cranberry | brittle | Atsina cress (Finland)
Skolebrod
Sweet roll topped with vanilla cream | cinnamon-sugar | grated coconut (Norway)
Bossche Bollen
Profiteroles | almond | mint (Netherlands)
This is a fixed menu. Changes on-site are not possible. If you have any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements, please contact opernlounge@arenaria.at
Prices
€ 178,- per Person
incl. access to the opera lounge, food and beverage service, The flying Dutchman bag (with programme booklet, seat cushion, blanket, and poncho). Only valid with an opera ticket for 'The flying Dutchman' on the same day!
€ 153,- per Person
incl. access to the opera lounge, food and beverage service. Only valid with an opera ticket for 'The flying Dutchman' on the same day!
All prices incl. all taxes and fees. Opera tickets and postage costs will be charged separately.
Contact and booking
Ticketbüro pan.event
T: +43 (0) 2682 65 0 65
Esterházyplatz 4
A-7000 Eisenstadt
In cooperation with Gerstner
The traditional Viennese brand Gerstner, the Imperial and Royal Court Confectioner, is known worldwide for its artistic cakes and chocolates as well as its first-class catering range. For more than 175 years, Gerstner has used its expertise and passion to provide a delightful setting for major cultural events such as the Vienna Opera Ball and the New Year's Concert. Since this year, Gerstner has also been in charge of the exclusive catering for the opera lounge at the St. Margarethen quarry.
