Spanish Riding School Tickets
Spanish Riding School tickets provide access to one of the world’s oldest equestrian traditions located in the heart of Vienna. Visitors can choose between watching the Lipizzaner stallions during their morning training, attending a formal gala performance, or joining a guided tour of the stables.
Tickets to visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna
What is the Spanish Riding School?
The Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule) is a historic Viennese institution dedicated to the preservation of the Classical School of Horsemanship, practicing the art of the Haute Ecole for over 450 years. Located within the Baroque arena of the Hofburg Palace, it is the only place in the world where Renaissance-style equestrian skills are still maintained in their original form. The school is world-renowned for its Lipizzaner stallions, whose disciplined training and synchronized movements have earned the institution a place on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Plan your visit to the Spanish Riding School
Opening hours
The Spanish Riding School operates throughout the year, with hours varying based on the daily equestrian schedule:
- Visitor Center & Ticket Office: Daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (extended until 7:00 PM on performance days).
- Morning Training Sessions: Typically held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on select days.
- Guided Tours: Usually scheduled in the afternoons (1:00 PM to 6:00 PM), following the horses’ exercise routines.
- Souvenir shop: Daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Photo: “Stallburg - Spanish Riding School” by Ironbernietyrol.
