Lipica Stud Farm
Lipica, Slovenia
The original home of the Lipizzaner horse, bred here since 1580, with stables, paddocks and a museum on the Karst plateau. Tours and riding displays run on set days, so check the schedule before driving over.
Lipica Stud Farm in Lipica, Slovenia, on the Karst near Lokev, is regarded as the home of the Lipizzaner. On 19 May 1580 Archduke Charles II signed the contract for the estate in order to set up a stud for civilian and military horses. The name derives from a linden tree (lipa). The breed as we know it developed mainly under Empress Maria Theresa (1740 to 1780).
Lipica supplied the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, whose construction began in 1729; in 1733, 54 stallions from Lipica performed at the inauguration of the riding hall. According to the stud farm, the daily programme includes guided tours, training sessions and carriage rides, as well as the show A Tale of Lipica (premiere 2017). Programme days and times vary, so check the schedule before you travel.
- Nearest town
- Lipica, Slovenia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.6700, 13.8830
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Lipica Stud Farm?
Lipica Stud Farm is in Lipica, Slovenia, at GPS 45.6700, 13.8830. It is about 8 km from Škocjan.
Can you camp near Lipica Stud Farm?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is PZA Sežana, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lipica Stud Farm?
Lipica Stud Farm is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Karst, Vipava and Brda: caves, horses and wine hills.
What is there to see near Lipica Stud Farm?
Places worth a stop nearby: Škocjan Caves (8 km), Miramare Castle (14 km), Štanjel (17 km) and Predjama Castle (25 km).
When is the best time to visit Lipica Stud Farm?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)