Landmarks

Morning Exercise with Music

Name: Morning Exercise with Music
Start: 2026-11-05T10:00:00
End: 2026-11-05T11:00:00
Location: Spanish Riding School

4.3/5(400)

Catherine O

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

I saw the lippizaner stallions perfom in Maple Leaf Gardens ca. 1971 and was delighted to have a chance to see them on their home turf in Vienna We thought the price was reasonable and the quality of the perfomance was excellent. My only recommendation is to start with the junior horses and riders and finish with the more experienced horses and riders (if that order is an option).. Unfortunately photos were not allowed during the performance

Rolf J

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

Both experiences were wonderful and highly recommended! However, for the Spanish Riding School we were assigned the "second-class" entrance at Josefsplatz. Unfortunately, after asking at the horse entrance, the "colleague" hadn't marked it at all (completely unrecognizable from the outside) and opened it very late—this caused a lot of confusion among many visitors!

Peter N

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Very confusing trying to find entrance to Spanish Riding School. Lots of fellow tourists asking eachother where to go!! NO signage or helpful guides, so not a good start. However once inside and seated the training morning to music was amazing, the horses beautiful excellent commentary..

Sandra K

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Enjoyed watching the training program. Even in standing room, we were comfortable and able to see most everything. Finding the entrance way was a bit confusing, however with multiple enquiry we were on time.

Heike R

Solo

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Such a magnificent, elegant, and beautiful morning at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna... What a wonderful highlight of a wonderful trip to Vienna. Booking through Headout was extremely convenient and easy... I’d gladly do it again anytime. Heike R. Meissen

Barbara Z

Solo

Verified booking

Sep 2026

A very beautiful experience. Very expressive movement of the horses, good organization, nice staff. The riding arena is beautiful and the accompanying music makes everything all the more elegant.

Watch the Lipizzaners at work during their daily morning exercise inside the Baroque Winter Riding School, accompanied by classical Viennese music for an authentic, unfiltered experience.

See real training as riders focus on loosening, gymnastic work, suppleness, and muscle development tailored to each horse’s age and training level.

Observe different phases of a Lipizzaner’s journey, from young, still-dark stallions learning the basics to fully trained white stars refining precision and balance.

Choose how you watch, with reserved seating or standing areas offering different perspectives on the arena and the quiet rhythm of classical horsemanship.

Fun fact: The famous jumps like levade, courbette, and capriole are rarely practiced during the morning exercise. The focus is on long-term health, balance, and muscle conditioning that allows the horses to perform safely for decades.

Morning training session

Classical Viennese music

Entry to Winter Riding Academy

Category 1 reserved seating (option based)

Category 2 reserved seating (option based)

Category 3 standing room right (option based)

Category 3 standing room left (option based)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Catherine O
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
I saw the lippizaner stallions perfom in Maple Leaf Gardens ca. 1971 and was delighted to have a chance to see them on their home turf in Vienna We thought the price was reasonable and the quality of the perfomance was excellent. My only recommendation is to start with the junior horses and riders and finish with the more experienced horses and riders (if that order is an option).. Unfortunately photos were not allowed during the performance
Rolf J
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
Both experiences were wonderful and highly recommended! However, for the Spanish Riding School we were assigned the "second-class" entrance at Josefsplatz. Unfortunately, after asking at the horse entrance, the "colleague" hadn't marked it at all (completely unrecognizable from the outside) and opened it very late—this caused a lot of confusion among many visitors!
Peter N
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very confusing trying to find entrance to Spanish Riding School. Lots of fellow tourists asking eachother where to go!! NO signage or helpful guides, so not a good start. However once inside and seated the training morning to music was amazing, the horses beautiful excellent commentary..
Sandra K
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
Enjoyed watching the training program. Even in standing room, we were comfortable and able to see most everything. Finding the entrance way was a bit confusing, however with multiple enquiry we were on time.
Silvia M
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The visit was unplanned. We decided completely on the spur of the moment. We had front-row seats. It was really great👏👏

A rare chance to see the Lipizzaner stallions’ daily training inside the Baroque Winter Riding School, offering an authentic look at how centuries-old classical horsemanship is still preserved.

Getting started

The Spanish Riding School is located at Michaelerplatz, within Vienna’s Hofburg Palace complex. Enter through the Visitor Centre and arrive at least 5 minutes early to exchange your voucher for a physical ticket.

About the Morning Training Sessions at the Spanish Riding School

The Morning Exercise is not a show, but a working training session that reflects the real rhythm of life at the Spanish Riding School. Inside the Winter Riding School, riders guide the Lipizzaner stallions through loosening exercises, gymnastic work, and controlled movements designed to maintain strength, balance, and long-term health. Exercises vary daily and are adapted to each horse’s condition, making every session slightly different. While the famous jumps like levades or caprioles are only occasionally shown, the real value lies in observing how these horses are prepared over years to perform them safely and gracefully. This experience is ideal if you’re curious about how classical dressage works behind the scenes and want a quieter, more educational encounter with the Lipizzaners in their historic home.

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking, as it may be checked at entry.

Show your voucher at the Spanish Riding School entrance to collect your physical ticket.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Photography and video recording are prohibited during the visit.

There is no cloakroom on site, so please avoid bringing large bags or luggage.

Accessibility

As the building is protected as a historic monument, elevators are not available. Visitors using wheelchairs or with mobility concerns should submit an access request in advance.

The Royal Box and the first and second galleries can only be accessed by stairs and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Additional information

The session lasts for 1 hour and starts at 10am.

Children aged 3–5 can enter free of charge but must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap. Reduced tickets apply for children aged 6–18. Entry is not permitted for children under 3.

Programs may change depending on operational requirements.

Tickets can be collected from the venue starting one hour before the scheduled activity.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.