Stift Altenburg
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Historic Benedictine monastery in Austria, founded in 1144, known as the 'Baroque Jewel of the Waldviertel', blending Baroque and medieval architecture with extensive gardens.

📜 Explore 880 years of history at this Benedictine monastery, the 'Baroque Jewel of the Waldviertel'.
🔍 Discover Baroque architecture, the unique 'Abbey Under The Abbey' medieval complex, and diverse monastic gardens.

Why Go

🏰 Admire Baroque architecture with frescoes by Paul Troger
⏳ Explore unique 'Abbey Under The Abbey' medieval complex
🌳 Wander through diverse monastic gardens
♿ Largely barrier-free access to most areas

Why Avoid

🚫 Dogs not allowed inside abbey and exhibition rooms
♿ Library, crypt, and parts of Garden of Religions not fully accessible
⚠️ Gravel paths in some gardens can be challenging for wheelchairs/strollers

Tips

⏱️ Allow at least 2.5 hours for your visit
🚶‍♀️ Public guided tours available weekends and holidays during season

Cost

💰 Adults €12, reduced €11, families €21, children under 18 free.

Hours

🕒 May 1 to October 26, Thursday to Sunday & holidays, 10:00 – 17:00.

🅿️ Parking

Four accessible spots near entrance.
P1 available and covered, P2 also available.

🚻 Toilets

Barrier-free facilities in Prälatenhof and Museum-Untergeschoss 1.

🍽️ Food

Strobls Monastery Restaurant offers meals, coffee, homemade pastries, local wines, and Lower Austrian cuisine.

🛍️ Shop

Monastery shop with souvenirs, books, regional products, brandies, and wines.

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