Performing arts venue
Spanish Riding School
123 locals recommend,
Location
1 Michaelerplatz
Wien, Wien
Tips from locals
Spanish Horse Riding School with seasonal daily shows - ticket reservation needed!
Dating back to the time of Emperor Maximilian II, the superb Spanish Riding School was established after the ruler had the famous Lipizzaner horses introduced to his courtesans in 1562. Today, it's one of Vienna's leading attractions, thrilling audiences with fabulous displays of equestrian skills in the Baroque Winter Riding School in the grounds of the Hofburg Palace, where it has been located since 1735. Tickets to performances sell quickly, so be sure to book as far in advance as possible.
Dating back to the time of Emperor Maximilian II, the superb Spanish Riding School was established after the ruler had the famous Lipizzaner horses introduced to his courtesans in 1562. Today, it's one of Vienna's leading attractions, thrilling audiences with fabulous displays of equestrian skills i…
See the famous white Lippizaner horses, here at their "morning work". Make sure to pre-book, if possible.