Spanish Riding School - Performances

Experience the unique ballet of the white stallions!

Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and immerse yourself in the world of the UNESCO-protected Lipizzaner ballet. In the historic, baroque winter riding school of the Hofburg - the most beautiful riding hall in the world - you can expect breathtaking performances that are the result of years of training and dedication.

Be enchanted by the elegant movements of the impetuous young stallions and the precise choreographies of the trained school stallions. Experience how they amaze the audience in the school quadrille, in the spectacular schools over the ground, in the harmonious pas de deux and on the long reins - all accompanied by the beauty of classical Viennese music.

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Enjoy the wonderful performance of the riders and their Lipizzaners accompanied by classical Viennese music!


Duration:

Normal screening time 70min
Short version 45min

Admission is free for children aged 3 to 6 years (lap seat).

Reduced admission for children aged 6 to 12. Children under the age of 3 are unfortunately not permitted to enter.

Place

Spanish Riding School Vienna – Tradition, Elegance, and Equestrian Art at Its Finest

The Spanish Riding School Vienna is one of the oldest and most prestigious equestrian institutions in the world. For over 450 years, it has preserved the art of classical horsemanship in the tradition of the Renaissance High School, a discipline that is uniquely maintained at this historic institution.

The school is particularly famous for its white Lipizzaner horses, which captivate audiences with their graceful movements, intricate dressage exercises, and elegant choreography. In the magnificent Winter Riding School of the Hofburg Palace, an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece, visitors can witness breathtaking performances that combine exquisite horsemanship with imperial grandeur.

In addition to the renowned morning exercises and gala performances, visitors can book exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to experience the training of the Lipizzaner horses up close.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U1, U3 Stephansplatz station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3 Herrengasse station – about a 3-minute walk

• Lines 1, 2, D, 71 (Burgring stop) – a short walk away

• Lines 1A, 2A (Michaelerplatz stop)