AustriaEntertainment

Cinema entertainment in Austria

  1. A

    Artis International

    Artis has six small cinemas in the heart of the Innere Stadt. It only shows English-language films, of the Hollywood, blockbuster variety.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Votivkino

    Built in 1912, the Votiv is one of the oldest cinemas in Vienna. It’s been extensively updated since then and is now among the best cinemas in the city. Its three screens feature a mix of Hollywood’s more quirky ventures and art-house films in their original language. The 11am Tuesday screening is reserved for mothers, fathers and babies, and weekend afternoons feature special matinées for kids.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Breitenseer Lichtspiele

    Pretend you’ve hopped back a century at this exceptional art nouveau cinema. Opened in 1909, it is the oldest cinema in Vienna and still retains its original wooden seats and the atmosphere of a bygone era. Films are usually in English with German subtitles; expect many alternative and independent films and occasional screenings of the classics.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Gartenbaukino

    Fortunately the interior of the Gartenbaukino has survived since the 1960s, making a trip to the flicks here all the more appealing. The actual cinema seats a whopping 750 people, and is often packed during Viennale screenings. Its regular screening schedule is full to overflowing with art-house films, normally with subtitles.

    reviewed

  5. E

    De France

    De France screens films in their original language, with subtitles, in its two small cinemas. The schedule includes a healthy dose of English-language films. Every Saturday afternoon is ‘Film & Wein’ day, where you get a matinée and a quality glass of wine (usually an Austrian varietal) for €14.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Top Kino

    Part of the restaurant, club and bar arrangement Top Kino, this cinema offers an ever-changing array of European films and documentaries, generally in their original language with German subtitles. Top Kino also holds a variety of themed film festivals throughout the year.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Burg Kino

    The Burg Kino is a central cinema that shows only English-language films. It has regular screenings of the The Third Man, Orson Welles’ timeless classic set in post-WWII Vienna, at 10.55pm Friday, 4.30pm Sunday and 4.55pm Tuesday.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Das Kino

    Independent and art-house films are screened in their original language at this small cinema. It’s also a good place to pick up fliers for clubs and happenings around town. The Latin American Film Festival takes place here in March.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Cinematograph

    Cinemas around town offer a special deal on Monday, when all seats are sold at the cheapest rate. For independent films shown in their original language head to Cinematograph.

    reviewed

  10. J

    English Cinema Haydn

    The Haydn is a comfortable cinema screening mainly mainstream Hollywood-style films in their original language, in three separate screens.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Film Casino

    Art-house cinema with a mix of Asian and European independent films.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Augartenkino

    Regularly shows films (mostly arthouse) in their original language.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Royal English Cinema

    This cinema screens English-language films.

    reviewed