Illustration of felt snowman figures in red scarves and hats on a small snowy stage with red curtains and Christmas trees (Hengste im Advent)

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.

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When

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.

Going?

Location

Reithalle am Neuen Gestüt · Meißner Straße 3, 01468 Moritzburg, Moritzburg Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Horse lovers and families with school-age children

Vibe

Festive and equestrian

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

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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