Gartenbaukino – English cinemas

The Gartenbaukino is an institution amid Vienna”s cinema scene. It’s retro foyer possesses it’s own aura (which is why it’s often rented out as a party venue) and its got one of the biggest screens, and seating capacities in the city. If a showing film is showing at the Gartenbaukino, than it’s a big deal, or it’s part of some special screening series that the passionate people behind it are running. It was founded in 1960 and only has one cinema hall, so the screenings are limited, but they are mostly damn good films showing. It’s also the headquarters for the Viennale Film Festival that is held every year in Vienna. Another popular annual fixed event in the calendar is when they screen the Oscars live on the big screen.

Fun fact: people don’t only go there to watch movies, but other events such as hip flea markets draw people to the Gartenbaukino. So watch out for all the other fun events happening there!

Showtimes: see, here