Horse Training at the Spanish Riding School

Watch Europe’s oldest horse breed in action

★ 4.1 · 1,225 ratingsFlexible visit

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A man in a brown uniform holds a white horse by the reins in an indoor arena.

Three riders on white horses practice in an indoor arena with two red-and-white flags on poles.

Six saddled horses stand in a row in an ornate indoor arena with columns and high, decorated ceilings.

A man in uniform interacts with a gray horse inside an ornate arena with high ceilings and large columns.

A person in a uniform and hat is in a dimly lit passage, while another person walks in a well-lit, ornate indoor equestrian arena.

DurationFlexible visit

LocationVienna

The experience

Watch Europe’s oldest horse breed in action

Experience the magic of the famous Lipizzan, or Lipizzaner, horses at Vienna's Spanish Riding School.

Watch 450 years of Lipizzan tradition at work as their trainers run them through the _haute école_ or 'high school' of equine dressage in front of a live audience. While you won't see the formal performance at the training session, you'll get to see the horses and trainers conduct several practice routines to perfection, including targeted strength training for each level of experience.

Originally bred by the Habsburgs to act as military steeds and royal mounts, these four-legged show-offs were once stabled in the courtyard of every royal household in central Europe. They're groomed to perfection, love to entertain, and know exactly how to enchant an audience.

What’s included

Access to a training session at the Spanish Riding School

Not included

Access to show or performance at the Spanish Riding School

Where to go

Spanish Riding School

Michaelerplatz 1

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Vienna

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Audio, video and photo recording are prohibited

This is a structured training session. Some elements of a performance are rehearsed, but the training routine varies depending on the program

Before purchase

No admission for kids under 3, according to house rules

Children from 4 to 6 years enter for free and need to seat on parent's lap

Good to know

*Getting There**

Metro: U3 to Herrengasse + 5 minutes walking

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket at the cash desk of any of the two main entrances to redeem your ticket

Training lasts 1 hour, last admission is 30 minutes before the end. Your ticket is valid for the full 1-hour period. The recommended viewing time is between 10-15 minutes

Please note that the Spanish Riding School can be busy during the training, making waiting times longer than usual

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