Spanish Riding School Performance Show

General Information about Spanish Riding School Performance Show

The Spanish Riding School Performance Show represents the highest level of the High School of Classical Horsemanship. These gala performances demonstrate the results of years of training, featuring the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions performing choreographed routines to classical music in the historic setting of the Winter Riding School.

The program includes various segments such as the “Schools on the Ground” and the “Schools Above the Ground,” which include the Levade, Courbette, and Capriole. The performance culminates in the School Quadrille, where eight stallions move in precise formation, reflecting the traditions maintained since the Renaissance.

Spanish Riding School Performance Show ticket overview:

Duration: Approximately 45 to 70 minutes.
Access to: Full gala performance of the Lipizzaner stallions (live commentary in English).
Venue: The Baroque Winter Riding School built by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach.
Seating: Reserved seating based on the selected ticket category.
Dress code: Smart casual attire is recommended for this formal event.

Note: Children under the age of 3 are not permitted to enter. The use of cameras, video recording, and audio recording is strictly prohibited.

What’s included?

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Spanish Riding School Training

Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

Cancellation policy

The ticket is non-refundable. Once purchased, the date and time cannot be changed.

Location of the activity

📍 Address: Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria.

The Spanish Riding School is situated within the Hofburg Palace complex in the center of Vienna. Located near Michaelerplatz, the institution sits adjacent to the Imperial Treasury and the Austrian National Library. The entrance for the training sessions is typically located under the Michaelerkuppel, the large copper dome that serves as a central landmark for the palace.

How to get to the activity

1. On foot

Walk through the city center toward Michaelerplatz. The school is easily reachable from Stephansplatz by following the Kohlmarkt pedestrian street.

2. By metro

Ride the U3 orange line to the Herrengasse station. From there, it is a three-minute walk to reach the palace gates.

3. By bus

Take bus lines 1A or 2A and exit at the Michaelerplatz stop, which is located directly in front of the entrance.

4. By tram

Use tram lines 1, 2, or D to the Burgring stop. A short walk through the Heldenplatz leads to the school.

5. By train

Travel to Wien Hauptbahnhof and transfer to the U1 metro line toward Stephansplatz, then walk ten minutes to the imperial complex.

6. By car or taxi

Request a drop-off at Michaelerplatz. Drivers should note that the surrounding area is a pedestrian zone with limited public parking available.

Payment methods accepted