Spanish Riding School Training with Music Tickets

About this experience

Your experience A rare chance to see the Lipizzaner stallions’ daily training inside the Baroque Winter Riding School, offering an authentic look at how centuries-old classical horsemanship is still preserved. Getting started The Spanish Riding School is located at Michaelerplatz, within Vienna’s Hofburg Palace complex . Enter through the Visitor Centre and arrive at least 5 minutes early to exchange your voucher for a physical ticket. About the Morning Training Sessions at the Spanish Riding School The Morning Exercise is not a show, but a working training session that reflects the real rhythm of life at the Spanish Riding School. Inside the Winter Riding School, riders guide the Lipizzaner stallions through loosening exercises, gymnastic work, and controlled movements designed to maintain strength, balance, and long-term health. Exercises vary daily and are adapted to each horse’s condition, making every session slightly different. While the famous jumps like levades or caprioles are only occasionally shown, the real value lies in observing how these horses are prepared over years to perform them safely and gracefully. This experience is ideal if you’re curious about how classical dressage works behind the scenes and want a quieter, more educational encounter with the Lipizzaners in their historic home.

Highlights

• Watch Lipizzaner stallions train inside the Baroque Winter Riding School
• Authentic working session, not a staged performance or show
• Located at Michaelerplatz within the Hofburg Palace complex
• Exchange your voucher at the Visitor Centre on arrival
• Centuries-old classical horsemanship preserved in its original setting

Before you go

Dress code: Formal attire is recommended for this show. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to allow for security checks and seating. There is a 15-minute interval between the training sessions. This show is suitable for all ages, but children under 6 years old may find it less engaging due to the formal atmosphere and potential noise levels. It's also recommended to bring a camera to capture the stunning performances, but please be respectful of other attendees and the stallions.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.