Hengstparaden Warendorf
Warendorf
Highlights
Nearly 100 stallions on show
For three hours, nearly 100 stallions move through carriage formations, uniformed quadrilles, and acrobatic riding. The programme runs straight through, so you have plenty of time to take in each act.
200 years of Hengstparaden
Warendorf has been presenting its stallions this way for two centuries. Historic carriage displays and uniformed quadrilles are not just decoration – they are the event.
Evening show with lights
One of the performances takes place after dark, with the stallions performing under lights from 19:00. A solid option if your day is already full.
Kids and dogs welcome
Kids and dogs are welcome. If you usually have to think twice before bringing the whole crew to an equestrian event, that question is already answered here.
What is Hengstparaden Warendorf?
The Hengstparaden Warendorf are an annual stallion show held at the NRW Landgestüt Warendorf state stud in Nordrhein-Westfalen, taking place over two days in September 2026. The Landgestüt is one of Germany's leading state studs and the home of the Rhenish-German Coldblood breed alongside several warmblood and coldblood stallion lines.
The show brings together classical equestrian tradition and breeding culture in one programme – dressage, driving with historical carriages, uniformed quadrilles, and a stallion inspection (Körung) all take place in the same setting. Tickets are available through the official website and tend to sell out ahead of the event.
Hengstparaden Warendorf at a Glance
What do you need to know beforehand?
What happens at Hengstparaden Warendorf?
The Hengstparaden Warendorf 2026 take place across two afternoon shows: Saturday, 19 September, and Sunday, 20 September, both starting at 14:00, with gates open from 11:00.
Before each show – until 13:00 – the historic stable buildings of the NRW Landgestüt are open to visitors. The nearly three-hour programme includes carriage driving with period coaches, quadrilles in traditional uniforms, and acrobatic riding. Commentary is provided by Carsten Sostmeier. A row of food and drink stalls is set up on the grounds.
Where does Hengstparaden Warendorf take place?
The Hengstparaden take place at the NRW Landgestüt Warendorf, a historic state stud on the edge of Warendorf's old town in Nordrhein-Westfalen. The grounds have a parklike character with century-old stable buildings that can be explored before the show begins. Warendorf sits in the Münsterland plain, a gently rolling landscape of tree-lined lanes and farms that makes it a natural cycling destination.
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The NRW state stud in Warendorf is served by the Eurobahn regional train (RB67) – from Bielefeld, trains arrive nine minutes past the hour; from Münster, eleven minutes to the hour. The walk from the station takes around 20 minutes through the old town. Drivers can park at Lohwall (Zwischen den Emsbrücken 2), where spaces are usually available during the parades. If you're already in Warendorf, a bike is the easiest option.
The Hengstparaden Warendorf is a ticketed event with several seating and standing categories available.
Tickets
Options range from standing tickets to allocated seating in two covered categories, with Category 1 as the top tier. Tickets are sold through the Landgestüt's online shop; day-of sales at the box office may be available but are not guaranteed. Children up to age 14 receive a 50 % discount; children under 3 enter free (no seat included). Groups of 10 or more qualify for a discount across all seating categories.
Good to know
- Dogs are welcome on the grounds
- Each show runs for approximately three hours
- The parklike grounds are easy to walk around before and after the show
Families coming to the Hengstparaden Warendorf can explore the historic stable buildings and the parklike grounds of the Landgestüt, and browse the food stalls set up along the Genussmeile. Arriving early pays off – the stables are open for visits from 11:00 until 13:00, giving children time to get close to the horses before the afternoon show. Children under 3 enter free; those up to 14 pay a reduced admission.
The Hengstparaden Warendorf is a spectator-only event – the performing horses are stallions of the NRW Landgestüt, ridden and driven by the stud's own riders and coachmen; there is no open entry for external riders. Breeders and horse owners interested in the Landgestüt's stallion inspection (Körung) or other breeding programmes will find further details on the official website.
No cancellation terms are available from the source. Check the official state stud website before booking if this matters to you.
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Landgestüt Warendorf NRW
NRW Landgestüt Warendorf
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