Events & Celebrations
Summer season 28.03.2010 - 31.10.2010
Celebrations in a Baroque Setting
Piber Castle with its splendid reception rooms offers the
perfect setting for exclusive events and grand occasions.
Treasure the memory of your wedding day with a civil
ceremony in the arcade court of Piber Castle.
Imperial Carriage Rides
Our qualified drivers will call for you in a historical carriage
drawn by Lipizzaners and take you on an unforgettable tour
of the surroundings of the Lipizzaner Stud Piber.
And what can be more romantic than a ride in our special
wedding carriage! Whatever your choice – be it a carriage
drawn by a pair or a four-in-hand, it will definitely be a
unique experience! Please contact us for further details.
Opening Hours & How to get there Support our Lipizzaners Welcome
The idyllic village of Piber lies nestled into the gently
Monday – Sunday: 09:30 – 17:00 hrs rolling hills of Western Styria.
(ticket office closes at 16:00 hrs)
No stable visits from 12:00 – 13:00 hrs (feeding time) Surrounded by lush meadows and green forests, the
home of Europe’s oldest cultural horse breed is set in
Winter season 01.11.2010 - 31.03.2011 gorgeous scenery.
Tours daily at 11:00 and 15:00 hrs
Groups of 20+ must be booked in advance and can be
Since 1920 Lipizzaner stallions have been bred at the
arranged daily from 09:00 – 11:00 hrs and 13:00 – 16:00 hrs
stud farm in Piber for the Spanish Riding School
adopt a Lipizzaner foal Vienna. Every year the best young stallions of an age
How to get to Piber:
group go to Vienna where, after many years of training,
- 45 kilometres west of Graz With the adoption of a Lipizzaner foal you can actively
- Motorway A2, exit Mooskirchen they delight horse lovers from all over the world with
20 kilometres to Köflach / Piber
contribute towards preserving Europe’s oldest cultural horse
their skilful performances in the High School of Classical
breed and support Austria’s cultural heritage.
Horsemanship.
All proceeds from the annual fee are dedicated to the
upkeep of a specific foal. Whether you decide to accompany
a filly or a colt on part of its life journey – it’s entirely up to
Do you know Neapolitano Sessana‘s
you.
Children‘s Adventure Path?
In cooperation with the
Austrian Federal Forests and
FINK Design, the Lipizzaner World
For information on trains please refer to www.oebb.at offers young horse lovers an
For tourist information please refer to www.lipizzanerheimat.at exceptional experience.
Friends of the Federal Stud Piber
Different stations provide abundant information on
Spanische Hofreitschule - Bundesgestüt Piber GöR www.piber.com With an annual subscription of EUR 50,- horse lovers can
Piber 1, A-8580 Köflach horses and their environment. Pick up your Horse Pass
Lipizzaner Stud Piber
help us maintain the high breeding standards in Piber and at at the Shop, borrow a Hobby Horse and off you go on
Tel. +43/3144/ 3323 Fax: +43/3144/3323-199
office@piber.com www.piber.com the same time enjoy several benefits. your adventure trip through the stud. At each station a
Whatever your decision: a club membership, a corporate or
Our partners: In cooperation with:
Welcome to the World of Lipizzaners private sponsorship, we will be happy to help you decide
question should be answered correctly and filled into your
Horse Pass.
which is the best option for you. Starting point: Cinema (1)
 Welcome to the Lipizzaner World!
In the Lipizzaner World Piber the 13 PLAYGROUND
gates of the traditional stud farm The playground offers children plenty of fun
are open to the young and young
at heart.
P VISITOR
PARKING P PARKING
COACHES
AREA out in the fresh air. Located directly next to the
Café, parents can relax and watch their children
4 STUD ENTRANCE play.
Pass through the turnstile to access the stud’s
Individual stops along the way provide entertaining inner courtyard and visit the stables.
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information ranging from the history of horse breeding 17 14 CASTLE
to personal attempts at grooming in the practical area The baroque castle with its impressive
to demonstrations by the farrier. WC courtyard was built in the years 1696 to
1716 in the style of the Italian architect
5 HARNESS ROOM
15 Domenico Sciassia. It houses the stud’s
Not only horse lovers enjoy the close proximity to Interesting display of various types of administration offices, reception rooms
the horses – every trip to the Lipizzaner World is a harness. 14 for seminars and special events and
the Restaurant Caballero in the vaulted
unique and very special experience. 13 3 cellars.
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4
1 TICKET OFFICE / SHOP / CINEMA 6 STALLION STABLE 1 5 7 8 15 RESTAURANT CABALLERO
Starting point to an exciting trip
through the Lipizzaner World Piber.
Only the very best stallions from the Spanish 11 9
The restaurant „Caballero“ is located directly in

Equipped with a map, explore the

birthplace of the world famous
Lipizzaners of the Spanish Riding
School in Vienna.
2 PRACTICAL ZONE
Cut daring corners and navigate
difficult driving manoeuvres all without a
scratch! Drive a carriage and pair through
the virtual landscape with the help of the
computer animated carriage simulator. Have
a go at saddling and grooming a horse.
The practical zone offers an abundance of
information on horses and their care.
Riding School in Vienna are selected and
brought to Piber during the breeding season to
provide for offspring. And when the time comes
for them to retire, the stallions spend their old-
age back at their birthplace in Piber.
7 COVERED YARD
The broodmares and their foals are the
centrepiece of the Lipizzaner Stud. Stud
employees give interesting information
on the upkeep and breeding of
Lipizzaners.
6 the castle and offers typical regional delicacies
in a unique setting.
10
16 HORSE POOL
Riding or driving the horses through the
pool is not only ideal for cooling off the
horses’ legs but is an integral part of
11 CARRIAGE HOUSE their training.
9 PADDOCK Interesting collection of historical uniforms,
The recreational area around the pool is
The paddock gives visitors the opportunity carriages and sleighs on display, including rarities ideal for picnics whilst children can romp
to see the Lipizzaners up close. Feel for such as Crown Prince Rudolf’s hunting gig or to their hearts’ content in the floating
yourself how soft and silky their muzzles Emperor Franz Joseph’s vis-à-vis carriage. tree house.
are!

8 BLACKSMITH / FARRIER 12 CAFÉ CABALLERO

3 MUSEUM
The special bond between man and
horse is impressively illustrated with
pictures, exhibits and films.
Watch the farrier at work and learn interesting
details on hoof care.
10 RIDING HALL Take a break on the sunny terrace. 17 ARENA
Watch the riding and driving divisions during The arena with its covered grandstand has a
their training (please refer to the schedule for capacity of 2.000 seats and offers the ideal
times). setting for all sorts of outdoor events.