Description
Book a romantic picnic at the stud farm in Piber or on the Stubalm pastures – both ideal settings to show how much you care!
Enjoy a lovingly prepared picnic for two with regional delicacies, surrounded by the majestic Lipizzaners and historic atmosphere of the Baroque castle.
Whether you’re planning a romantic outing, spending time with your family or taking a relaxing break with friends, our picnics combine enjoyment and nature with all the flair of this unique equestrian establishment.
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You haven't found anything suitable for you yet? Or do you already have an idea, more specific ideas or perhaps even a concrete wish? We look forward to receiving your enquiry at office@piber.com! We will get in touch with you as soon as possible after receiving your enquiry!
Dates: as per individual choice
Picnics at the stud farm: bookable from 12 April to 2 November 2025 at the Café-Restaurant Piber
Picnics in the Stubalm pastures: bookable from 1 July to 6 September 2025 at the Café-Restaurant Piber
Price: €49.00 / picnic basket for 2 people
Reservation: we look forward to receiving your enquiry at least five weekdays before your requested date. Please send an email to cafe@piber.com or call us on +43 664 3585612.
FAQ
The picnic basket is equipped with an outdoor blanket, plates, cutlery, cups, and small wooden boards for two people. We offer the picnic basket with either a classic or vegetarian selection, and you can also choose between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
We look forward to receiving your request at least 5 working days before your desired date via email at cafe@piber.com or by phone at +43 664 3585612.
Picnic areas are available on the castle meadow, along the serpentine path from the visitor parking lot to the castle, on the lawn in front of the carriage house, as well as along the children’s adventure trail. Please note that picnicking is not permitted in the pastures and enclosures for safety and animal welfare reasons.
For picnic spots on the alpine pasture, our team at Stubalm will be happy to provide you with more information on the day of your visit!
Please note that picnic baskets must be picked up and returned exclusively at the Café-Restaurant Piber. This applies both to picnics on the stud farm grounds and on the alpine pasture.
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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