Austria's Most Magnificent Abbeys and Monasteries
Sanctuaries of peace and tranquility

Melk Abbey was founded in the 11th century and majestically towers over the Danube. It is famous for its spectacular library and charming abbey gardens.

Perched on a hill above the Danube Valley, the monastery rises as a powerhouse of the 18th century. Must-sees: the panoramic views and the stunning Baroque interiors.

Built in the 12th century and transformed in the Baroque era, Klosterneuburg Abbey blends imperial heritage with sacred art. Perfect for a day trip from Vienna.

Founded in the 12th century and nestled in the Vienna Woods, Heiligenkreuz Abbey continues its rich musical tradition of Gregorian chants to this day.

Founded in the 12th century, Altenburg Abbey is home to an impressive library. The 'Garden of Religions' stands as a symbol of intercultural exchange.

Located in the Mostviertel, Seitenstetten Abbey is a beautiful example of 18th century Baroque architecture and features expansive gardens.

Dating back to the 12th century, Geras Abbey is nestled in the peaceful landscape of the Waldviertel. It is cherished as a retreat for fasting seminars.

Pernegg Abbey, which also dates back to the 12th century, is a popular location for fasting retreats and meditation. The garden is a place of serene silence.

Founded in the 13th century, Herzogenburg Abbey lies along the historic St. James's Way route and hosts organ concerts and art collections.

St. Florian Abbey honours Anton Bruckner with an organ named after the composer. Its renowned historical library boasts an impressive 150,000 volumes.

The walls of the monastery hold over 800 years of history, including a Gothic church, a Romanesque crypt, and a Neo-Baroque library.

Kremsmünster is considered one of the largest Baroque monastic buildings in the country. Benedictine monks reside here, and the abbey also houses a museum.

In the Baroque abbey, there's prayer, reading, and work. Plus, creative and joyful craftsmanship thrives in the abbey's own cheesery and a glass-painting workshop.

The Benedictine monastery of Mondsee leverages its historic lakeside setting to serve as a venue for cultural events.

Engelszell Abbey produces unique delicacies such as liqueurs, cheeses, and beers – all set against the backdrop of the serene Trappist order.

The imposing abbey, founded in 1084, houses an extensive library and historic manuscripts, and hosts numerous educational and cultural events.

The Benedictine monastery in Lambach, founded in 1056, boasts a remarkable Romanesque basilica and valuable frescoes, which are among the oldest in Austria.

Located in the heart of Salzburg, St. Peter's Archabbey is the oldest Benedictine monastery in the German-speaking world and a renowned institution in the city's history.

Founded in 714, Nonnberg Abbey is the oldest nunnery in the world, impressing visitors with its Romanesque architecture and Gothic elements in the abbey church.

Founded in 1594 and built on the Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg, the modest Capuchin monastery is a peaceful, spiritual haven offering stunning views of the city.

Founded in 1074, the abbey is famous for the world's largest monastic library, built in the late Baroque period. Its modern art gallery creates a link to the present day.

Founded in the 12th century, Mariazell Basilica is a major centre of Marian devotion, renowned for its late Baroque architecture and the Chapel of Grace.

Rein Abbey is the world’s oldest continuously operating Cistercian monastery. Its monastic buildings feature both Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.

Built in the 12th century, Seckau Benedictine Abbey impresses with its late Romanesque cathedral and serves as a cultural centre with a significant art collection.

Founded in the 11th century, St. Lambrecht monastery is situated in a nature park and combines Romanesque and Gothic elements.

Ossiach Abbey, a Benedictine monastery from the 11th century, now serves as a music academy and venue for the music film festival held in the Baroque church nave.

Originally founded as a Benedictine monastery in the 11th century, Millstatt Abbey features Romanesque architecture and displays its 400-year-old Lenten cloth at Easter.

Gurk Cathedral was completed in the 12th century and is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. The crypt is particularly striking, featuring 100 columns.

Founded in 1091, St. Paul Abbey in the Lavanttal, with its Gothic and Baroque influences, houses one of the most valuable art and book collections in Carinthia.