John McNeil

We took our 6 and 8 year old grandchildren. Two hours well spent. Book in advance - we took the only remaining class for the week we were in Vienna and if we had known, we would have signed up for more sessions. The staff were great and conducted one lecture in German for the locals and one in English for everyone else. Our 8 year old had a great time but the 6 year old boy was maybe a year too young.

People love to bring their dogs. The maps aren't very clear where the on-leash and off-leash areas are, so there is some contention, but mainly people and dogs just get along! Plus the dogs can go for a swim. It's also a good kayak put-in, although there is not a ramp. The bay is often calm, particularly in the early morning, but it's a long slog out to the main harbour.

There's parking at the nearby Wilson garages (get the app which gives good discounts and easy tap in and tap out) , but there are also 4 hour meters right outside. The local restaurants have theatre special menus (we went to Jounieh - recommended). Artsy patrons of course, so wear your most outlandish gear. Intermission is a bit of a disaster and slow to return - maybe drink heavily before the show so you only have one queue - for the toilet. Easy exit at the end and off you go in your close-by car. Public transport haven, this isn't. Oh, and there will be a play which probably will be fabulous dahling.