Spanish Riding School, Vienna (training)
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Spanish Riding School, Vienna - by Management
Description
The Spanish Riding School is a classical dressage school of Lipizzaner horses (the breed of choice of the Habsburg dynasty) based in Vienna. It is the oldest of its kind in the world and considered one of the leading four worldwide. It conducts formal performances for spectators and also opens for training sessions several days a week in the baroque Winter Riding School building. The training includes both experienced and young stallions and consists of various exercises accompanied by classical music.
Access & Transport
The school is in the city centre of Vienna, close to the Hofburg and the Volkgarten. Buses 1A and 2A stop on Michaelerplatz, Herrengasse underground station (U3) is 200m away and Burgring tram station (1, 2 ,71, D) is about 5mins walk, just behind the Hofburg palace.
Instructions & Recommendations
Children under the age of 3 years are not allowed to visit and for the performances. Those aged 3 to 6 may sit on the lap of adults. Wheelchair users are kindly requested to register in advance at office@srs.at/ Admission is 15 minutes before the starting time
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral and, although the horses are bridled, they are well cared for.
Conclusion
If you can afford the hefty price, go for the formal performance of the Spanish Riding School but if you can't, or the dates don't match and you have some interest in horse dressage, then we would recommend attending a training session. If you have limited interest, you run the risk of being disappointed, so best to do some research beforehand.
Key positive
Original experience
Attractive building
Key negative
Not that much happening
A lot of standing up
Suitability
Not suitable for younger children (not allowed under 3yrs old - as they may be noisy presumably). Access for wheelchair users can be arranged.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday09:45 - 11:00
Wednesday09:45 - 11:00
Thursday09:45 - 11:00
Friday09:45 - 11:00
Saturday -
Sunday -