Description
In the atmospheric arcaded courtyard of Piber Castle, winter delights and festive inspirations await you, perfectly suited to your tastes. For three days, over 40 exhibitors will offer regional products and gourmet treats, creating special moments – from delicious seasonal delicacies to carefully selected gift ideas.
For both young and old, a lovingly curated program awaits:
- Winter stud farm tours
- Short carriage rides
- Musical Christmas performances
- Advent magic
- Letters to the Christ Child
- Interactive children’s tours
- and much more!
Come and enjoy enchanting hours filled with joy, culinary delights, and festive magic!
Tip!
Enjoy regional specialties offered by our vendors or at the Café-Restaurant Piber.
We kindly ask groups of 20 or more to register in advance for our culinary offer at the Café-Restaurant Piber.
Opening Hours – Lipizzan Stud and Cafe-Restaurant Piber
Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Stud Tour: 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Stud Tours: 11:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Stud Tours: 11:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.
Admission to the advent market: Free of charge
Group Reservations: We look forward to your inquiry via email at office@piber.com or by phone at +43 3144 3323.
Further information
About the culinary options or our program, please contact us by email at office@piber.com or by phone at +43 3144 3323.
Visitor Info
Lipizzaner Stud Piber
Piber 1, A-8580 Köflach

Arrival by public transportation:
From Vienna (approx. 4 hours)
Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Graz Hauptbahnhof. Then take a local GKB train from Graz to Köflach. Vom Bahnhof Köflach mit dem Bus 702 bis zur Station Piber Schloss, Piber Fesselweg oder Piber Hagen Knobelbergsiedlung. 
However, please note: The 702 bus line only runs on weekdays. On weekends, taxis are available at the Köflach train station taxi rank.
From Graz (approx. 1 hour)
Take a local GKB train from Graz to Köflach. From Köflach railway station, take the Bus 702 to any of the following stops: Station Piber Schloss, Piber Fesselweg or Piber Hagen Knobelbergsiedlung. 
However, please note: The 702 bus line only runs on weekdays. On weekends, taxis are available at the Köflach train station taxi rank.
Calculate route (google maps)
Coordinates for satellite navigation: 47°04'48.4"N 15°06'01.6"E
Café
Regional, seasonal and down-to-earth ...that's how visitors know and love our café-restaurant at the Lipizzaner Stud Piber!
Reservation:
+43 3144 3323 170
cafe@piber.com
Cloakroom
Unfortunately, we can't store your wardrobe or luggage.
Parking
At the foot of the hill of the Piber Castle and Stud Farm there are sufficient parking spaces for visitors and buses. Please take into account the 5-10 minute walk from the car park to the stud!
Visit with children
The stud farm is barrier-free, making it possible to visit with a baby carriage. There is also a changing table in the ladies' toilet in Piber Castle.
Visit with the four-legged friend
Dogs are welcome at the stud farm, whether it’s on an independent visit or on a guided tour!
However, please note: In the inner area of the stud farm, dogs must always be kept on a short lead. Dogs are not permitted at events held on stud grounds (e. g. the Spring Celebration) or on alpine pasture tours!
Parking
There is a disabled parking space at the top of the hill, to the left of the entrance to the inner stud farm area (turnstile), opposite the granary (museum). Further wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are located in the visitor car park at the foot of Castle Hill.
Toilets
Disabled toilets are available at Piber Castle, in the treetop adventure course ticket shop and on the grounds of the Piber Arena.
Special offers for people with disabilities
The stud farm can be visited in a wheelchair. However, there are slight inclines and slopes, so we recommend a visit with a companion.
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