{"id":2303,"date":"2020-10-06T13:39:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/?page_id=2303"},"modified":"2024-04-30T21:44:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T19:44:48","slug":"spanish-riding-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/spanish-riding-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Spanish Riding School: Performance, Tickets &#038; History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-hide=\"true\" id=\"t-1666606257369\" style=\"\">The traditional Spanish Riding School l invites you to witness the timeless riding skills of the <em>Haute Ecole<\/em>, presented by the world-famous dancing Lipizzaner horses.<\/p>\n<p>A visit to the Spanish Riding School, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/top-10\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Vienna&#8217;s must-see sights<\/a>, is an absolute must for every visitor to the city.<\/p>\n<p>In this comprehensive guide to the Spanish Riding School, you will discover everything there is to know about this iconic attraction. We&#8217;ll cover how to get there, popular ticket options, and guided tours.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>Other Recommended Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/top-10\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Top 10 Things to Do in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/attractions\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Best Recommended Hotels in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/attractions\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Exceptional Attractions in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/restaurants\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Best Restaurants in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/shopping\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Shopping in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/plan\/public-transport\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Public Transport in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1688471967201\" data-alt-text=\"Ticket Options \">Ticket Options for the Spanish Riding School<\/h2>\n<p>With numerous websites offering tickets for the Spanish Riding School, it can be difficult to choose the right tickets. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve taken the initiative to compare all the available options for you.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you&#8217;ll find a curated <strong>list of the most popular tickets for the Spanish Riding School, including the cheapest options.<\/strong> Simply click on your preferred choice to purchase your tickets.<\/p>\n<h3>Most Popular Tickets:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-105507\" href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-saQpg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Overview of all Spanish Riding School Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-944746\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/dsyM130r\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-280426\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/fZuKUwEM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Performance of The Lipizzans at Spanish Riding School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-154782\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/VGhLQM3f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish Riding School morning training tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-SIv6T\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Combo ticket: Spanish Riding School Vienna with music + tickets for the Upper Belvedere Palace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>More Ticket Options:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-811253\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/tickets-for-Horse-Training-at-the-Spanish-Riding-School-p974585?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tickets for Horse Training at the Spanish Riding School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/tickets-for-Guided-Tour-at-the-Spanish-Riding-School-p976141?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tickets for Guided Tour at the Spanish Riding School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/tickets-for-Lipizzaner-Performance-at-the-Spanish-Riding-School-p975723?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tickets for Lipizzaner Performance at the Spanish Riding School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-327065\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/iIJfFVsq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Spanish Riding School: From Stables to Attic Floors Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/hofreitschule-wien-tickets-spanische-reitschule-tour-b23426\/?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-802149\" spellcheck=\"false\">Spanish Riding School Tour + Horse Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/kunsthistorisches-museum-wien-hofreitschule-wien-tickets-b9517\/?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-926418\" spellcheck=\"false\">Kunsthistorisches Museum + Horse Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/tickets-for-vienna-flexi-pass-p975355?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Vienna FLEXI Pass: Save 30% on Your Choice of 2-5 Top Attractions including Spanish Riding School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1666606257370\" style=\"\" data-alt-text=\"Things to Do\">What Can I Do at the Spanish Riding School?<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wie komme ich zur Spanischen Hofreitschule\" data-id=\"2713\" width=\"884\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Wie komme ich zur Spanischen Hofreitschule\" src=\"\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Wie-komme-ich-zur-Spanischen-Hofreitschule.jpg\" data-width=\"884\" data-height=\"590\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/wien_pinterest_spanische_hofreitschule-2.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Spanish Riding School: Admission, Presentation &amp; History\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/spanish-riding-school\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=9cc77a3616\" data-pinpro-key=\"9qupmjx45\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 667;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In the Spanish Riding School, you can experience<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>the magic and elegance of bygone times<\/strong> in the baroque atmosphere of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Hofburg Palace.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the <strong>only institution in the world,<\/strong> the Spanish Riding School <strong>preserves the old horsemanship tradition <\/strong>by devoting itself to the classic training and dressage of the elegant Lipizzaner horses, the<strong> oldest breed of horse in Europe<\/strong>, for over 450 years.&nbsp;For this reason, the horsemanship of the Spanish Riding School has been part of the<strong> UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/strong> since 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Be enchanted by the unique performances<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>at the Spanish Riding School.&nbsp;During a visit to the <strong>&#8220;morning work&#8221;,<\/strong> the daily morning training of the Lipizzaners, you can see the dancing horses<strong> train to classical music.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A breathtaking equestrian spectacle is presented at the <strong>evening performances,<\/strong> which are extremely popular.&nbsp;This is presented in the sensational, baroque winter riding school, the most beautiful riding hall in the world, <strong>accompanied by classical Viennese music.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of a guided tour, such as the <strong>Architectural Tour, <\/strong>those interested can gain an exclusive insight into the history, tradition and architecture of the Spanish Riding School.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1666606257372\" data-alt-text=\"How to get there?\">How Do I Get to the Spanish Riding School?<\/h2>\n<p>The Spanish Riding School is located in the Vienna Imperial Palace in the heart of the city.&nbsp;The easiest way to reach it on foot is via Michaelerplatz or Heldenplatz.<\/p>\n<p>For the most convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/plan\/public-transport\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-637004\" spellcheck=\"false\">public transportation<\/a> options to reach the Spanish Riding School, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By <strong>Subway<\/strong> (U-Bahn):<\/strong>Lines U1 and U3 to Stephansplatz and 5 minutes walkLine U3: to Herrengasse and 3 minutes on footLine U4 to Karlsplatz and 11 minutes on foot<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Tram:<\/strong>Lines 1, 2, 71 and D to stations Oper\/Karlsplatz, Burgring or Ring\/Volkstheater and 8 minutes on footLine 62 to Karlsplatz and 9 minutes on foot<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Bus:<\/strong>Lines 1A and 2A to Michaelerplatz or Habsburgergasse and 1 minute on foot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Timetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Subway lines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12371275\/fahrplan-metro-u1-oberlaa-leopoldau.pdf\/7cedbb5d-6a1d-1db4-a74f-301e8c3c5f4a?version=3.0&amp;t=1680159926680\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12371275\/fahrplan-metro-u1-oberlaa-leopoldau.pdf\/7cedbb5d-6a1d-1db4-a74f-301e8c3c5f4a?version=3.0&amp;t=1680159926680\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">U1<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12371275\/fahrplan-metro-u3-ottakring-simmering.pdf\/003a6a08-f7ba-3a4a-6cc6-2a4ed2d0d0ed?version=2.0&amp;t=1672133031498\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U3<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12371275\/fahrplan-metro-u4-hutteldorf-heiligenstadt.pdf\/1b34159e-45e5-b539-c471-84e37ad77ce6?version=2.0&amp;t=1672133108753\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">U4<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tram lines&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12358766\/fahrplan-tram-1-stefan-fadinger-platz-prater-hauptallee.pdf\/29fc18e8-bd50-13c2-743d-d9a481fd35fd?version=1.0&amp;t=1670949319399\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12358766\/fahrplan-tram-1-stefan-fadinger-platz-prater-hauptallee.pdf\/29fc18e8-bd50-13c2-743d-d9a481fd35fd?version=1.0&amp;t=1670949319399\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">1<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12358766\/fahrplan-tram-2-dornbach-friedrich-engels-platz.pdf\/2d952850-76a2-513c-fab0-89c3e46d4aad?version=1.0&amp;t=1670949319400\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12358766\/fahrplan-tram-d-absberggasse-nu-dorf-beethovengang.pdf\/473c2123-f6f5-53eb-7db1-48051d13d832?version=1.0&amp;t=1670949319400\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">D<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/13170229\/fahrplan-tram-62-oper-karlsplatz-lainz-wolkersbergenstra-e.pdf\/7c27925e-9d0f-23b2-767b-a995dda3e4cf?version=1.1&amp;t=1677501459680\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">62<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/13170229\/fahrplan-tram-71-borse-kaiserebersdorf-zinnergasse.pdf\/1c1c58a0-75ab-d61b-f6eb-ecc6ef245fb4?version=2.1&amp;t=1680524565629\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">71<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bus lines&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12358769\/fahrplan-citybus-1a-stephansplatz-schottentor.pdf\/e7514f46-8f3a-7557-70cd-642015b800e7?version=1.0&amp;t=1670949319220\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">1A<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/12358123\/12358769\/fahrplan-citybus-2a-schwedenplatz-schwarzenbergplatz.pdf\/a7b0bf7d-714e-d97d-4789-1bd018ff9fa2?version=1.0&amp;t=1670949319218\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2A<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Vienna Roadwork Maps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/843721\/4763236\/Schnellverbindungsplan-20223-02-21.pdf\/f9a672d2-848a-9598-ecd0-483b5e5b4aab?t=1677495070545\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-27453\" spellcheck=\"false\">High-Speed Connections<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienerlinien.at\/documents\/843721\/4763236\/Tagnetz_2023-02_v1_Website.pdf\/e5337584-0a63-267c-0dd7-5d2ddfbbf40d?t=1674636498949\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-340204\" spellcheck=\"false\">Inner Core Zone Vienna<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Geschichte der Hofreitschule\" data-id=\"2714\" width=\"884\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Geschichte der Hofreitschule\" src=\"\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Geschichte-der-Hofreitschule.jpg\" data-width=\"884\" data-height=\"590\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/wien_pinterest_spanische_hofreitschule-2.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Spanish Riding School: Admission, Presentation &amp; History\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/spanish-riding-school\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=9cc77a3616\" data-pinpro-key=\"w6yfkfjeu\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 667;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1688471967203\" data-alt-text=\"Best-selling Vienna Tickets \">The most popular and best-selling tickets for Vienna on GetYourGuide, Headout &amp; Tiqets<\/h2>\n<p>Planning to stay a bit longer in Vienna and explore more of the Austrian capital? We have compiled a&nbsp;<strong>list of the most sought-after tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>according to the popular ticket portals GetYourGuide, Headout and Tiqets.&nbsp;<\/strong>Simply click on the description of the ticket that interests you to secure your favorites.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/j1ISJsL1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-874447\" spellcheck=\"false\">Skip-the-Line Ticket for Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace and Gardens + 2-hour Guided Tour in English, Spanish or Italian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-saQpg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-525373\" spellcheck=\"false\">Tickets for the Training at the Spanish Riding School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-SPX3f\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-398229\" spellcheck=\"false\">Skip-the-Cashier-Desk-Line Ticket for a Ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-795736\" href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-26IeW\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tickets for Vivaldi&#8217;s Four Seasons concert in Karlskirche<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-sUI3s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tickets for a Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour: 24, 48 or 72 hours<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Most Popular Ticket Options:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/XwAR1w4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-119712\" spellcheck=\"false\">Skip-the-Line Ticket for Sch\u00f6nbrunn Zoo <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;cmp=ViennaTouristInformation-short-url&amp;q=Vienna&amp;et=47912&amp;lc=7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-59095\" spellcheck=\"false\">Ticket for the Upper Belvedere, including Klimt&#8217;s Kiss and the Permanent Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/r\/most-amazing-placesrecommends-sQaun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tickets for Belvedere Palace: Lower Belvedere and other Ticket Options <\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/hk5SPvVC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-211975\" spellcheck=\"false\">Albertina: State Rooms, Permanent Collection Batliner, Temporary Exhibitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/R27VD9Kt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-750506\" spellcheck=\"false\">Entrance Ticket to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/wien-sehenswuerdigkeiten-c60335\/tickets-fur-museum-der-illusionen-wien-p975908?partner=most_amazing_places&amp;tq_campaign=ViennaTouristInformation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-95725\" spellcheck=\"false\">Tickets for the Museum of Illusions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1666606257373\" data-alt-text=\"History\">History of the Spanish Riding School<\/h2>\n<p>The tradition of the Spanish Riding School <strong>goes back to the 16th century<\/strong>, when an open riding and tournament arena was built on today&#8217;s Josefplatz, near the Hofburg Imperial Palace.&nbsp;This Spanish Riding Stable was <strong>officially mentioned in 1565,<\/strong> making the Spanish Riding School <strong>the oldest classical riding school in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 1565 to 1569, during the reign of Ferdinand I, the stable castle was built by converting a residence intended for Ferdinand I into stables.&nbsp;From then on, these <strong>housed the personal horses of the Habsburgs<\/strong>.&nbsp;Today, the Riding School is one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">most visited sights in Vienna<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1666606257374\">Lipizzaner Horses<\/h2>\n<p>The breeding of Andalusian horses <strong>began under Archduke Charles II.&nbsp;<\/strong>For this purpose he had them build a stud farm in Lipica, today&#8217;s Slovenia, in 1580. In the centuries that followed, the <strong>Habsburg kings devoted themselves to breeding a breed that met the requirements of the classical ideal of horsemanship.&nbsp;<\/strong>The best of them were sent to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-42712\" spellcheck=\"false\">Hofburg Imperial Palace<\/a>.&nbsp;The name of the Lipizzaner horses was later derived from this Lipica stud farm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1666606257375\">New Riding Arena<\/h2>\n<p>After the riding arena was severely damaged during the second Turkish siege of Vienna, Emperor Charles IV had<strong> a winter riding school built in the Michael Wing <\/strong>of the Hofburg Palace from 1729 to 1735.&nbsp;The magnificent winter riding school, which is now <strong>considered a baroque jewel,<\/strong> was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and built by his son Emanuel Fischer von Erlach.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, almost exclusively the breeding horses from the Lipica court stud farm have been used at the court riding school.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best City Pass for Vienna\" data-id=\"5314\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"369\" data-init-height=\"630\" title=\"Best City Pass for Vienna\" src=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-City-Pass-for-Viennaa-1.png\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"369\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 630;\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/wien_pinterest_spanische_hofreitschule-2.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Spanish Riding School: Performance, Tickets &amp; History - 2023\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/spanish-riding-school\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=67ee6015e6\" data-pinpro-key=\"vu9lzf6gb\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1688471967204\" data-alt-text=\"Traveler's Tip\">Traveler&#8217;s Tip: City Passes for Vienna<\/h2>\n<p>Vienna offers several appealing city passes for travelers that can&nbsp;<strong>help you save money and time.&nbsp;<\/strong>We highly recommend purchasing one of these cards.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the popular tourist cards, including prices and included activities, check out our article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/best-city-pass-for-vienna\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Best City Pass for Vienna: Compare Prices &amp; Included Activities&#8221;<\/a>.&nbsp;Alternatively, you can easily compare and purchase the card of your choice&nbsp;<strong>by clicking on one of the buttons below<\/strong>&nbsp;the following brief descriptions.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/6zUC9Zz8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-182631\" spellcheck=\"false\">1. Vienna City Card<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/6zUC9Zz8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-551143\" spellcheck=\"false\">Vienna City Card<\/a> is available for 24, 48, or 72 hours, providing discounts at 200 attractions, museums, restaurants, theaters, and stores. Additionally, it offers unlimited and free use of public transportation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-473863\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/6zUC9Zz8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Buy your Vienna City Card here!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/city-cards\/vienna-pass-1-2-3-or-6-days-e-15591\/?affiliate_code=KXkQ69&amp;utm_campaign=viennatouristinformation&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=most_amazing_places\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-669959\" spellcheck=\"false\">Vienna Pass<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/city-cards\/vienna-pass-1-2-3-or-6-days-e-15591\/?affiliate_code=KXkQ69&amp;utm_campaign=viennatouristinformation&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=most_amazing_places\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-639704\" spellcheck=\"false\">Vienna Pass<\/a> is available for 1, 2, 3, or 6 days and grants you free admission to over 60 attractions in Vienna. It often allows you to skip the queues.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/city-cards\/vienna-pass-1-2-3-or-6-days-e-15591\/?affiliate_code=KXkQ69&amp;utm_campaign=viennatouristinformation&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=most_amazing_places\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-155721\" spellcheck=\"false\">Buy your Vienna Pass here! <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/city-cards\/vienna-flexi-pass-2-3-4-or-5-sights-e-15593\/?affiliate_code=KXkQ69&amp;utm_campaign=viennatouristinformation&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=most_amazing_places\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-68841\" spellcheck=\"false\">Vienna Flexi Pass<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/city-cards\/vienna-flexi-pass-2-3-4-or-5-sights-e-15593\/?affiliate_code=KXkQ69&amp;utm_campaign=viennatouristinformation&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=most_amazing_places\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-195507\" spellcheck=\"false\">Vienna Flexi Pass<\/a> allows you to choose your favorite 2 to 5 attractions from a selection of over 40 options. You can visit them for free and, if available, enjoy fast-track admission.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/city-cards\/vienna-flexi-pass-2-3-4-or-5-sights-e-15593\/?affiliate_code=KXkQ69&amp;utm_campaign=viennatouristinformation&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=most_amazing_places\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-386156\" spellcheck=\"false\">Buy your Vienna Flexi Pass here!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;cmp=ViennaTouristInformation-short-url&amp;q=Vienna&amp;et=404399&amp;lc=7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-999192\" spellcheck=\"false\">Go City Explorer Pass<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;cmp=ViennaTouristInformation-short-url&amp;q=Vienna&amp;et=404399&amp;lc=7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-54267\" spellcheck=\"false\">Go City Explorer Pass<\/a> enables you to choose your favorite 2 to 7 attractions from over 40 options in Vienna. You can visit them for free and, if available, enjoy fast-track admission.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s?partner_id=NO9XIDE&amp;cmp=ViennaTouristInformation-short-url&amp;q=Vienna&amp;et=404399&amp;lc=7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-356589\" spellcheck=\"false\">Buy your Go City Explorer Pass here!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1666606257376\" style=\"\">Address &amp; Map<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Michaelerplatz 1 (visitor center), 1010 Vienna<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1686142761112\" data-hide=\"true\">Related Articles:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/imperial-treasury\/\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"920\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; text-align: center;\" id=\"t-1686142923678\" data-hide=\"true\"><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/viennatouristinformation.com\/en\/things-to-do\/hofburg-imperial-palace\/imperial-treasury\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Vienna Imperial Treasury: Collection, Highlights &amp; 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