Spanish Riding School, Lipizzaner Performances


Attend a stunning Lipizzaner performance at the 450-year-old Spanish Riding School, 

with the highest display standard of classical dressage.

Experience the magnificent riding arena in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace.

The world-famous performances of the Lipizzaners – the “ Ballet of the White Stallions ” – take place in the magnificent baroque Winter Riding School in the Hofburg, built between 1729 and 1735 under Charles VI: in the most beautiful riding hall in the world.

In this atmosphere, enjoy the wonderful performance of the riders and their Lipizzaners accompanied by classical Viennese music!

Spanish Riding School, Lipizzaner Performances

Experience The dazzling acrobatics of the Lipizzan horses and their riders are an absolute must for any equestrians or horse lovers.

Attend a stunning Lipizzaner performance at the 450-year-old Spanish Riding School and Admire a display of the highest standard of classical dressage with experiencing the magnificent riding arena in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace.

 

Booking requests available for demonstrations and guided tours from NOW until 31st December 2025.

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Prices are subject to change - Please check prices at time of booking. Tickets are guaranteed in pairs and are priced per person.

Synopsis

The Lipizzan horses perform an equine ballet at the palatial Winter Riding School in Vienna. The elaborate dressage displays are accompanied by classical Viennese music.

Elegantly dressed, the riders are turned out in the same outfits that their predecessors have worn for 200 years: brown coat, white buckskin breeches, high boots, and the traditional bicorne hat.

The Lipizzaner demonstrate different classical jumps and moves in the School Quadrille, in the Schools on and above the ground and on the Long Rein.
The quadrille is the spectacular end of the program in which eight riders work in formation at the walk, trot, and canter, with flying changes, pirouettes, the half pass and the passage.

The School Quadrille of the Spanish Riding School lasts twenty minutes and is considered the longest and most difficult in the world.
Apparently effortless, it takes years of intensive training to arrive at this level of expertise.

This atmosphere and the accompanying classical Viennese music make the wonderful presentation by the riders and their Lipizzaners even more enjoyable.

Important Information/ Admission Rules

Children under the age of three are not allowed in the venue.

Duration: 70 min

Please note:

Unfortunately, there are no facilities to store your coats or luggage.

Dogs are not allowed in the Spanish Riding School.

 

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