Klosterneuburg Abbey

Brief information:

• Where is the Klosterneuburg Abbey? Stiftspl. 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg
• What is there to see? The collegiate church, a mesum with treasury, wine cellar.
• When is it open? Daily 10 am to 4 pm. Here you will also find a List of tours.
• how much does the entrance cost Here you will find all ticket prices. With the Lower Austria Card Admission is free once (without guided tours, only the museum and treasury can be seen, the collegiate church only from the entrance)
• How much time should I allow? At least an hour. If you want to take a guided tour, be sure to check the times, plan well in advance and allow more time!

Klosterneuburg Abbey, located near Vienna, is a monastery known for its history, art and architecture. The abbey church was completed and consecrated on September 29, 1136. The abbey also owns the oldest and one of the largest wineries in Austria.

The sights in the monastery

Collegiate Church

The Basilica of Klosterneuburg is one of the most beautiful churches in Austria and has an impressive collection of Baroque art and architecture.
Here stands one of Austria’s most important instruments, the famous organ the collegiate church, which was built in 1642 by Johann Freundt from Passau.

The former chapter house houses the famous Verdun Altarpiece from 1181, which is one of the most important works of art of the Middle Ages. In 1936, a reliquary was built above it for the Bones of Saint Leopold appropriate
Also worth seeing is the adjacent Leopoldihof (Kuchlhof)

Please note: the long monastery tour lasts 90 minutes and only takes place twice a day. Audio guides are available in 14 different languages. The highlights of the tour:

• Verdun Altar (12th century)
• Film about the creation of the Verdun Altar
• Seven-branched candlestick of Agnes (12th century)
• Medieval cloister
• Medieval exhibition room with religious masterpieces from the 14th and 15th centuries.
• Baroque collegiate church
• Imperial Oratory (1730)
• Early Baroque festival organ (1642)

Abbey Museum

The Abbey Museum houses a variety of exhibitions, including collections of works of art, books and religious objects. The objects range from medieval to contemporary art.

Treasury

In the monastery's treasury you can see an impressive collection of religious objects, jewels and other treasures from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque. These include precious reliquaries, liturgical equipment, artistically designed chalices, monstrances and crucifixes, sculptures, paintings and much more. A special highlight is the collection of the Vienna Workshops, which offers impressive insights into the arts and crafts traditions of the early 20th century.

Monastery complex

The monastery itself is an impressive building with a rich history and architecture. You can tour the various buildings and rooms and learn more about the history of the monastery.

Wine cellar

The Klosterneuburg monastery operates the oldest winery in Austria still in existence today. It produces some of the best wines in Austria. In the monastery's wine cellar you can take part in wine tastings and learn more about the history of the winery.

Attention: the leadership usually lasts 90 minutes and usually only takes place once a day! The highlights are:

• Baroque wine cellar
• Fermentation cellar
• Presshaus (former choir church from the 14th century)
• Wine tasting
• Wine shop (vaulted cellar from the 13th century)
• Film about the Klosterneuburg winery

In addition, there are many other things to see and experience at Klosterneuburg Abbey, such as concerts and other eventsThere are interesting programme items, especially for children. The monastery offers a child-friendly infrastructure. Barrier-free access is available via the monastery square (please note that the cobblestones lead to uneven surfaces).

What else is there nearby?

• The Happyland Klosterneuburg
• The Klosterneuburg lido