Stift Altenburg
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
🚧 Parking P1 closed until end of September 2025

Tips

⏱️ Allow at least 2.5 hours for your visit
🚶‍♀️ Public guided tours available weekends and holidays during season
🅿️ Use P2 parking due to P1 construction until Sept 2025

Cost

💰 Adults €12, reduced €10, 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 closed until end of September 2025, use P2 for cars and buses.

🚻 Toilets

Barrier-free facilities in Prälatenhof, Untergeschoss 1, and Garden of Religions.

🍽️ 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.