Lipica

I have ambivalent feeling after the visit of the farm. Although it was a nice Sunday afternoon activity, I somehow expected the experience to be different. Better, let’s say. The farm itself is nice, but things that are there to visit are less impressive. The museum exposition has reached its expiration date. The walk around stables is nice, but you can’t visit as many buildings as you would like to. (Or as many as are noted in the guide pamphlet) The display of the carriages should at least be enlightened, as you see more of your reflection than of what is behind the glass. We also went to see the show, it was just okay. The whole presentation of it on the website raised expectations that were not really met, in the end. But it still was an experience and afternoon well spent. And finally, the fact that there is Casino and paid parking lot in middle of all this makes this place looking cheap and obscure.

A tour is offered in five languages (EN, DE, IT, FR, SL) every two hours. The tour is lovely, just the right length to be informative and not long and you get to see the main points of the farm. I would highly recommend booking the horse show. There's playgrounds outside of the farm if you have kids.

A fun day out for anyone with even the slightest interest in horses. As well as the informative displays and museums, there’s nearly always something else going on to keep you entertained, whether it’s training or competitions.

Winter weather visit but you can still see the famous horses here. Not everything was open, so I mostly had the entire experience without crowds of visitors startling the horses. Well stocked souvenir store and if it's important to you the toilets were very clean and comfortable. My only negative thought was that the carriage displays are in desperate need of non-glare glass, impossible to see the displays in the daylight hours without smashing your cupped face right up against the glass.

A wonderful place to visit with family even young children. There are many places to visit to learn about the history of the stud farm and the reading of the show horses. If you plan well you can also take in a show here and it is well worth the time to do so. There are places to eat and have refreshments so it is easy to make a day of it here. Plenty of places for the young ones to play and run around.

Victoria (apologies for the English spelling!) was a fantastic guide on our tour today, she was funny, knowledgeable, and kind. We did the tour, the museum, and the dogs are allowed everywhere except the riding school/arena if you plan to see a demonstration. However, the staff will walk your dogs for you while you watch! A great time of year to go, if you wish to see the foals. I throughly recommend this to anyone, not just those who are interested in horses as the history and the area is beautiful.

Disappointed with the guided tour today (9th June @ midday), the guide was rude and shut a few people down when they asked questions. She snapped if they wanted to know that they, " Should book an expert tour!". Which they do not offer! She could have just said she didn't know. It was awkward and unnecessary. The rest of the tour was a bit light on information for anyone who is into horses and wishes to understand more about the breeding and training. Seeing the mares and foals was lovely, but apparently on other days they are usually not there at midday and are out in the field grazing, so the best time to go is around 9.30am to see them gallop out to the field. Temper your expectations...and enjoy?

A must-see in Slovenia – even if you’re not a horse lover! We spent a day at the Lipica Stud Farm and were absolutely enchanted. The grounds are straight out of a picture book – vast green meadows, white wooden fences, and beautiful old trees everywhere. You can freely explore the stables on your own, but I highly recommend joining a guided tour: it’s available in several languages and gives fascinating insights into life at the farm and the history of the Lipizzaners. The dressage show was another highlight – top-class riders and stunning horses in perfect harmony. But nothing beats the magical moments in the morning and evening when the herds are let out onto the pastures. Watching hundreds of these elegant, powerful horses gallop into the open fields is a memory we’ll never forget. Admission isn’t exactly cheap, but what you get in return is well worth it – even for those who wouldn’t usually consider themselves horse enthusiasts. A truly unique experience in a beautiful setting.