Did you know that the noble white Lipizzaner horses are at home in Slovenia? Their ancestral stud farm is located in Lipica, in the Karst, and was founded back in 1580. Here you can admire the elegance of the noble horses at riding demonstrations and training sessions, explore the Karst on a carriage ride or set off on a cross-country tour.
Visit one of the oldest stud farms in the world
The town of Lipica with its famous Lipizzaner stud farm is one of Slovenia's prides. The oldest stud farm in Europe, where the same breed of horse has been bred for over 400 years, is a cultural and historical monument that delights visitors with both its noble horses and the beautiful landscape. There is a lot to experience on the estate: you can visit the oldest stables, where all the classic Lipizzaner lines are represented; visit the Lipizzaner Museum and the Carriage Museum, take a stroll through the landscape characterized by pastures, avenues and parks and get to know the special features of Lipica and the Karst.
Lipica, Lipizzaner © slovenia.info
Performances or training sessions of the classical riding school
Visit the official training of the Lipizzaners, which takes place in the stud's riding hall with musical accompaniment and a general commentary. You can experience the demanding figures the Lipizzaners learn during their training at the performances of the classical riding school. The 45-minute performance is really worth seeing! Check the training and performance schedule before your visit.
Vacations for horse and riding lovers
Horse and riding enthusiasts who come to Lipica to take riding lessons or use the cross-country riding facilities are in the right place at Hotel Maestoso, which is named after one of the famous Lipizzaner lines. The Lipica golf course is also located near the hotel.
