Description
A historical journey through time at the Spanish Riding School
Experience 460 years of captivating history: Follow the elegant hoofprints of the Lipizzaner horses through our remarkable history in this special tour.
Our guides will lead you through five centuries – combining deep knowledge with wit as they take you through our historic halls.
Alongside the world-famous white horses that await you in the Stallburg Imperial Stables, you’ll discover the fascinating events, personalities, and traditions that have shaped our institution.
Step into the world of the Lipizzaner Legends – from imperial beginnings to today’s international fame!
Location
Spanische Hofreitschule (Google Maps)
Duration: approx. 70 min.
Meeting point for the tour: directly at the Visitor Centre, 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Children from 3 to 6 years are admitted free of charge.
Children from 6 to 12 years are admitted at a reduced rate.
Children under 3 years are not admitted.
Impressions
Historical School Quadrille
© SRS Archiv
Stallion's name plaque in the Stallburg Imperial Stables
© Peter Rigaud
Emperor Charles VI.
© KHM
Historic Trips: On their way to the USA and Canada in 1969
© SRS Archiv
Historical School Quadrille
© SRS Archiv
Tradition on the Long Rein
© SRS Archiv
Lipizzaner today: Pluto Gradita
© Peter Rigaud
Dates & Tickets
Date Range:
03/31/2025 - 03/31/2025
Thursday
13:45 PM
| Legende Lipizzaner |
available
| €26.00 |
Date Range:
03/31/2025 - 03/31/2025
Visitor Info
Spanish Riding School
Michaelerplatz 1,
A-1010 Vienna
Arrival by public transportation:
Tramway:
1, 2 or D: stop Kärtner Ring Oper or stop Burgring
62: stop Kärntner Ring Oper
Metro:
U1: station Stephansplatz
U3: station Herrengasse
U2, U4: station Karlsplatz
Bus:
1A: stop Herrengasse
2A: stop Michaelerplatz
3A: stop Habsburgergasse
Calculate route (google maps)
The best way to reach the Spanish Riding School is by foot via Michaelerplatz.
Cloakroom
Unfortunately, we can't store your wardrobe or luggage.
Café
Our café shines in a new ambience and spoils you with hearty delicacies and sweet treats. Visit us and enjoy the idyllic atmosphere with a view of the world's largest horse walker.
Parking
PARKING GARAGES NEARBY [parkopedia]
SHORT-TERM PARKING ZONE* [parkopedia]
*The short-term parking zone applies throughout the entire city area from Monday to Friday (on weekdays) from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Maximum parking duration in all of Vienna: 2 hours.
Exception: designated business streets, where the maximum parking duration is 1.5 hours (even with a parking permit) and may also apply on Saturdays; the relevant areas are specifically marked.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
Parking
Disabled parking spaces available in the inner courtyard.
Toilets
A wheelchair accessible toilet is located in the visitor center.
Special offers for people with disabilities
Due to limited wheelchair spaces, we kindly ask wheelchair users to send a request in advance at office@srs.at. Please note that this is no binding reservation – a written confirmation of the Spanish Riding School is required for a binding reservation. We kindly ask you to show this confirmation when picking up your ticket. Thank you for your understanding!
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