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Access the Spanish Riding School’s Morning Exercise and watch Lipizzaners train in the baroque Winter Riding School, set to classical Viennese music.
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See young dark stallions in early training and fully trained white Lipizzaners refining their movements during a real working session.
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Entry to the Upper Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and a landmark of Baroque architecture in Vienna.
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Explore the permanent collection at Upper Belvedere Palace featuring works by Monet, Rodin, Van Gogh, and key artists of Central Europe’s interwar period.
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Spanish riding school
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1-hour of Spanish Riding School's morning training session with music show
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Reserved seating access (optional)
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Reserved standing access (optional)
Upper Belvedere Palace
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Entry to Upper Belvedere
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Access to Klimt's 'The Kiss' and permanent collection
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Experience two sides of imperial Vienna—live Lipizzaner training at the Spanish Riding School and world-class art at the Upper Belvedere—in one seamless combo.
Getting started
Make your way to the Spanish Riding School and the Upper Belvedere Palace at your chosen time slots. Arrive at least 15 minutes early at each venue for ticket validation. Security checks apply, especially at the Belvedere, so allow a little buffer.
What to expect
Spanish Riding School Morning Exercise
Step inside the baroque Winter Riding School to observe the daily training of the Lipizzaners.
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Watch young, often still dark stallions begin their schooling alongside fully trained white Lipizzaners refining advanced movements.
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See loosening and strengthening exercises designed around each horse’s training level on the day.
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Classical Viennese music sets the rhythm as riders and horses work through a real training session.
Upper Belvedere Palace
Explore one of Vienna’s most important museums, housed inside a former imperial palace.
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Entry to the Upper Belvedere, home to Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss.
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View works by Monet, Rodin, Van Gogh, and key Central European artists in the permanent collection.
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Take in Baroque palace interiors that once served as a symbol of Habsburg power.
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What to bring
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A valid photo ID for ticket validation at both venues.
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Wear comfortable shoes as both the Riding School and the Belvedere involve some walking and standing.
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Your ticket (digital or printed) for smooth entry to the Spanish Riding School and the Upper Belvedere.
What's not allowed
Spanish Riding School
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Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
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Photography is not permitted during the Morning Exercise.
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Large bags and luggage aren’t allowed, and there’s no storage facility on-site.
Upper Belvedere Palace
- Suitcases and large bags are not permitted, as storage facilities are unavailable.
Accessibility
Spanish Riding School
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The venue is wheelchair accessible, but availability is limited and requires written confirmation from the Spanish Riding School.
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The royal box, first gallery, and second gallery are only accessible via stairs and aren’t suitable for wheelchair users.
Upper Belvedere Palace
- The museum is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
Spanish Riding School
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Disabled parking spaces are available in the inner courtyard.
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A wheelchair-accessible restroom is located in the visitor center.
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There’s a gift shop and a café on-site.
Upper Belvedere Palace
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Your time-slot ticket allows entry at a fixed time, but you can explore the museum at your own pace.
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Parking for visitors with disabilities is located near the entrance at Prinz Eugen-Straße 27.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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