Description
Treat your guests to an unforgettable summer experience with the Lipizzaners! The earth begins to tremble and for a short moment, it seems as if the world holds its breath while countless Lipizzaners make their way down from the alpine pastures. Share this spine-tingling moment with your guests and experience the thunderous sound of hooves echoing across the meadows. On our exclusive evening tours, visitors not only discover the stud farm in the atmospheric twilight, but also get a front row seat to see the fascinating rounding-up of the herd. Make this special offer part of your programme and inspire your guests with a unique insight into the world of the Lipizzaners.
Tip
Round off your summer evening with seasonal culinary delights at the Piber Café-Restaurant! The Piber café-restaurant looks forward to receiving your reservation request by email at cafe@piber.com
Place: Lipizzaner Piber stud grounds
Duration: Guided tour of the stud farm: approx. 45 mins / Gathering the herd: approx. 15 mins
Price:* adults aged 18 and over €19.00
Your group benefits: reduced price, 2 additional free tickets**
Dates: 13 and 21 June, 11 and 25 July, 8 and 22 August
Guided tour of the stud farm possible from 5 pm
Gathering the herd: shortly before sunset
Culinary delights at the restaurant: between 5 pm and 8:30 pm
Reservation: We look forward to receiving your enquiry either by email at office@piber.com or by calling us on +43 3144 3323.
* Prices valid from 12 April to 2 November 2025.
** Groups of 20 or more paying visitors will receive 2 additional tickets free of charge.
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
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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