Prestranek Castle

Seven kilometres from Postojna, amidst the unspoilt nature, lies Prestranek Castle, the former branch of the Lipica Stud Farm. Prestranek Castle was first mentioned as early as 1581 and was built by the Barons of Edling from Vipava.

Equestrianism has long been present in this area. It first appeared around 1699 and soon after ended up in the hands of the Emperor of Inner Austria Charles VI and his daughter Maria Theresa, who contributed greatly to the development of equestrianism in Slovenia. Today, Prestranek Castle has one of the biggest and oldest indoor riding arenas in Slovenia and the largest Icelandic horse riding schoolin Slovenia.

Prestranek Castle is the only riding centre in Slovenia where you can overnight in six neatly furnished apartments and indulge yourself in the Castle Restaurant with home-made house specialties made from home-reared organic hay-fed Angus beef.

With its idyllic natural location, surrounded by numerous pastures, meadows and karst forests, Prestranek Castle presents a perfect destination for biking. To bikers, we offer:

·       energy-rich breakfast with fruit and wholegrain foods

·       packed lunch option

·       dishes made from organically-farmed ingredients

·       biker's weekend package

Other activities:

·       camping

·       individual indoor or outdoor riding

·       guided tour of the estate and farm

·       games without frontiers

·       family packages