Do you know what it is like to see a ballet performed by perfectly groomed stallions? Let the Spanish Riding School tell you. This school is in one of the cities most important Renaissance buildings. Depending on the time of the year that you visit in, you can see the Summer Riding School or the Winter Riding School. You can also see the oval walking sections and understand the training routine of the Lippizan stallions. If you have the time to plan, do attend not just the tour, but also the Gala performances held during the Winter training. Make sure to ask as many questions to the guides as you can, to learn about just how much discipline goes into the training and performance routines, and how the horses enjoy their vacation time too!
Ferdinand I, Emperor of the Roman Empire who grew up in Spain brought the magnificent Spanish horses from the Iberian peninsula to the court in Vienna.
The name of the "Spanish" Riding School dates back to the 16th Century. The white Lipizzaner stallions, who enchant horse-lovers from all over the world at the Riding School with their demonstrations are the descendants of this once proud Spanish horse breed. They were bred from a cross between Spanish, Arabian and Berber horses. The world-famous performances of the Lipizzaners are known as the "Ballet of the White Stallions."
Following the Haute Ecole - which can also be found on UNESCO's list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, the Spanish Riding School has upheld the classical equitation for 450 years. It is absolutely amazing to see the horses perform to perfection. One can enjoy the wonderful performance of the riders and their Lipizzaners to classical Viennese music.
The Spanish Riding School is located in the Hofburg, in central Vienna.
By Hop on Hop off one can stop near Staatsoper; Kunsthistorisches Museum / Heldenplatz.
One can reach it via bus numbers 1A, 2A and 3A using the Michaelerplatz and Habsburggasse stops.
Alternatively, it’s a short walk from subways U1 (Stephansplatz), U2 (Volkstheater or Museumsquartier) and U3 (Herrengasse or Stephansplatz), and from any stop on the trams 1, 2, 71, and D between the stops Ring/Volkstheater and Oper/Karlsplatz.
Cost of a single ticket for tram, a bus is € 2.40, if one can buy in advance or on the bus or tram, the ticket cost will be € 2.60.
Daily tickets prices are – € 8 for 24 hours; € 14.10 for 48 hours and €17.10 for 72 hours.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
None, if the crowd is less.
Entrance Fee
The entrance tickets for morning exercise cost around 17 euros.
Children under the age of three are not allowed.
Children between the ages of six and twelve receive discounted entry.
For children from the age of three to six years, the entrance is free to sit on parents' laps.
Morning work & guided tour:
Discounted tickets are available for children from the age of six and adolescents up to the age of 18 (photo ID required)
Children under the age of three are not allowed.
The fees are based on the events and the dates.
Time you can spend
1 hour to 2 hours
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