Hengste im Advent
Landgestüt Moritzburg offers glimpses into stud life, reflects on the past year, and presents new additions to the stallion herd. Visitors watch experienced stallions presented in harness and under saddle alongside demonstrations of training work with young horses. Festive highlights include a quadrille performed by apprentices and a sleigh drawn by four Haflinger stallions accompanied by ringing bells.
What to Expect
Festive stallion demonstrations and a sleigh pulled by Haflinger horses.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Horse lovers and families with school-age children
Vibe
Festive and equestrian
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: €25. Reduced price: €15 for children aged 3–14. Prices include a 10% advance-sale fee, system and service fee, and VAT.
- Hours: 10:00–11:30; 14:30–16:00 (both are labeled “Vormittagsveranstaltung” on the page).
- Accessibility: Tickets for wheelchair users and severely disabled visitors (Merkzeichen B) must be booked directly via Moritzburg Information.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets from Moritzburg Information starting July 1, 2026, and book early to secure your preferred one of the two sessions.
- When reserving by contact form, include your postal contact details and a callback number so the office can process your request.
- Wheelchair users and visitors whose disability pass carries mark B must obtain tickets exclusively by calling Moritzburg Information.
- Children aged 3–14 qualify for reduced admission, so select the appropriate child ticket when booking.
Special Events & Promotions
- Reduced tickets are available for children aged 3 to 14.
- The event is being held in the stud farm’s new riding hall for the first time.
- A morning session is offered.
- An afternoon session is offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the programme suitable for children?
Reduced tickets are available for children aged 3 to 14.
What will visitors see during Hengste im Advent?
Experienced stallions are shown in harness and under saddle, and the programme includes demonstrations with young horses.
What are the festive highlights?
Four Haflinger stallions pull a sleigh accompanied by bells, and apprentices perform a Christmas quadrille.
How can wheelchair users and some visitors with disabilities get tickets?
Wheelchair users and people whose disability ID carries the B designation must obtain tickets exclusively through Moritzburg Information.
What is new about this year’s event?
The programme is being held in the stud farm’s new riding hall for the first time.
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