Description
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Lipizzaners and experience first-hand what makes our historic stud so unique. Our guided stud tour invites you to discover the renowned white horses throughout every stage of their lives – from playful foals alongside their broodmares, to mares in training, and the retired stars of the Spanish Riding School.
Highlights of the Tour
- Mares with their foals: witness the first steps of the youngest Lipizzaners and the close bond they share with their mothers.
- Stars of the Spanish Riding School: meet the retired champions and the School stallions who return to their home stud during the breeding season.
- Interactive museum: explore the history and traditions of the Lipizzaners through modern, interactive exhibits.
- Lipizzaners in the Paddocks: watch these magnificent horses move freely in their outdoor enclosures.
- Historic Carriages: discover splendid carriages dating back to the Habsburg era.
Our cultural mediators guide you through the tour, sharing in-depth insights into breeding, rearing, and the centuries-old history of the Lipizzaners. Engaging anecdotes and stories from the daily lives of these exceptional horses complete the experience.
A memorable visit for families, couples, adults, and children alike – an experience to be enjoyed by all.
Guided Tour Times: daily at 09:45 | 11:00 | 13:30 | 14:45
Starting point: in front of the ticket shop
Duration: approx. 1 hour
For group bookings of 20 or more, we kindly invite you to contact us via email at office@piber.com or by phone at +43 3144 3323.
Please note
All regular tours are conducted exclusively in German.
English-speaking tours can be arranged upon request.
Please contact us in advance to make the necessary arrangements. We look forward to receiving your enquiry by email to office@piber.com or by phone on +43 3144 3323.
Impressions
West Styrian hilly landscape Piber
© Rene van Bakel
Young stallions on the mountain pasture
© Gabriele Boiselle
Mares in front of Piber Castle
© Rene van Bakel
Idyllic picnic in the countryside
© Tourismusregion Graz - Mias Photoart
Piber Baroque Castle
© Spanische Hofreitschule - Lipizzanergestüt Piber GöR
Visitor Info
Lipizzaner Stud Piber
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.
Café- Restaurant Piber
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 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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