Witness the World Famous Lipizzaners

The Spanish Riding School and its world-famous Lipizzaners offer the highest standard of horse-riding art in the Baroque ambience of the Imperial Palace. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution in the world where the classic equestrian skills (haute école) have been preserved and are still practiced in their original form. Many years of training fuse horse and rider into an inseparable unit. The audience is treated to an unforgettable experience by the precision of movement of the Lipizzan horses in perfect harmony with the music.

Historical performances

In the course of gala performances, visitors experience unique presentations of the Lipizzans in the most beautiful riding hall in the world, which was impressively outfitted by baroque architect Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach between 1729 and 1735. It was originally built to provide aristocratic youths with the opportunity to take riding instruction. Since December 2015, the horsemanship of the Spanish Riding School has been classified as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Morning training for the Lipizzaners

The morning work offers an insight into the years of training work of the riders with their Lipizzaners. Simple relaxation exercises as well as exercises to refine and perfect a lesson are included. Each rider is responsible for the training of his horse. Through targeted strengthening of the muscles, the natural movement sequences become perfect figures of the “high school”. The classic school leaps are not practiced daily and can therefore only be seen occasionally during morning work. Immediately after sitting down, there is the reward you deserve – the preparer brings out a treat from his tote bag.

Dates for performances and morning training, as well as information on how to obtain tickets at srs.at

Your benefit with the QueerCityPass Vienna: € 2.00 on regular admission at the morning price for adults (morning training)
*Children up to the age of 3 years may not be taken into the screening. The discount must be redeemed on-site at checkout. The discount is valid for one adult with a valid QueerCityPass Vienna: €2 discount on the regular admission price, including one child up to 15.99 years of age on category 2 (seated) and category 3 (standing) tickets. Wheelchair spaces must be reserved in advance by email. Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs (with ID, vaccination certificate, and identification vest).

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