The Ballet of the White Stallions in the baroque Winter Riding School, from the school's own box office.
- DurationA full performance; the school also sells a 45-minute short show
The performance is the Spanish Riding School's full programme of classical dressage in the Winter Riding School, the hall Fischer von Erlach finished in 1735 inside the Hofburg. The school quotes performances from EUR 26; this listing is the school's own ticket at about $46 for its seat category, rated 4.4 from 4,723 reviews. It includes the online booking fee and a 5% discount at the souvenir shop, and it must be collected at the Visitor Centre before the show. Checked 18 September 2026.
Book Hofburg TicketsKey facts
performance- Duration
- A full performance; the school also sells a 45-minute short show
- Meeting point
- Spanish Riding School Visitor Centre, main entrance at Michaelerplatz 1, to collect tickets
- Price
- $46 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair spaces are limited and must be arranged with the school in advance; the building is protected, so there is no lift
- Cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Entrance ticket for a performance
- ✓ Online booking fee
- ✓ 5% discount at souvenir shop
Not included
- ✗ Tour of the building
- ✗ Transfers
Meeting point
Spanish Riding School Visitor Centre, main entrance at Michaelerplatz 1, to collect tickets
Nearest transit: Nearest U-Bahn: Herrengasse (U3), about 320 m.
What you see
Lipizzan stallions and their riders working through the movements of classical horsemanship, in a white and gold hall built for exactly this and used for it ever since. The school has been at it for more than 450 years, which is why the performance reads as a demonstration of a craft rather than a show put on for visitors.
Tickets, prices and where to collect them
The school quotes performances from EUR 26 and this listing sells at about $46 for its category, with the online booking fee included. One thing to plan around: the ticket must be redeemed at the Visitor Centre at Michaelerplatz 1 before the performance, and you cannot collect it earlier than an hour before. Show the voucher at the souvenir shop for 5% off.
Performance, short show or morning training
Three different things happen in the same hall. The full performance is the programme this ticket covers. A 45-minute short show sells for about $38 and suits children or a tight afternoon. The morning training session is about $20 and shows the stallions working rather than performing, which is the cheapest way into the building and the one locals recommend.
Access, and what the building cannot do
The Winter Riding School is a protected monument, so there is no lift. Wheelchair spaces exist but are limited and have to be arranged with the school before you book. If steps are a problem, the guided tour of the school is the more comfortable way to see the hall.
| What | Price | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full performance | About $46 | 4.4 (4,723 reviews) | The complete programme |
| 45-minute short show | About $38 | 3.9 (813 reviews) | Children, or a short afternoon |
| Morning training | About $20 | 3.9 (10,194 reviews) | Seeing the work, at the lowest price |
| Guided tour of the school | About $28 | 4.7 (7,788 reviews) | The hall and stables without a performance |
Who should not book this
- Anyone who cannot manage stairs: the hall is a protected monument with no lift.
- Visitors who want a long show: the school also sells a 45-minute version for less.
- Travellers who cannot reach the Visitor Centre before the performance to collect the ticket.
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Vienna: Spanish Riding School 45-Minute Performance Show
EUR 33The short performance: seven euros less for 45 minutes rather than the full programme, and the better pick with children or a tight afternoon.
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How to book
Book the date, then plan to collect the ticket at the Visitor Centre at Michaelerplatz 1, no earlier than an hour before the performance. Free cancellation runs to 24 hours before. If the date is not fixed, the school's own box office sells the same seats from EUR 26. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are tickets for the Lipizzaner performance in Vienna?
The school quotes performances from EUR 26. This listing is about $46 for its seat category, including the online booking fee.
Where do I collect the tickets?
At the Spanish Riding School Visitor Centre, main entrance Michaelerplatz 1, no earlier than one hour before the performance.
Is the Spanish Riding School worth it?
The performance rates 4.4 from 4,723 reviews and the guided tour 4.7 from 7,788. If the price is the obstacle, the morning training session costs about $20.
Is the Winter Riding School wheelchair accessible?
Partly. Wheelchair spaces are limited and must be arranged with the school in advance, and the building has no lift because it is a protected monument.
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