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From Hotel Kongress to the world's largest monastery library

Bus- and group trips to the Benedictine monastery in Admont

Founded in 1074, the Benedictine monastery Admont is still a characterizing building in the village of the same name. As the oldest monastery in Styria, it impresses with its 900 year old history and its famous library. The library is a masterpiece of the late Baroque and the biggest monastery library in the world.
Enjoy a bus- or group trip there and gain insight into the past and present of the Benedictine monastery Admont.

Experience 900 years of church history

Learn more about monastery life, economical activities, the modern monastic community and explore numerous different exhibitions. Feel free to also join the church service at the monastery to gain additional insights.

The monastic library– analog knowledge resource for hundreds of years

The tremendous dimensions, the enormous number of books, and the lavish furnishing of the late Baroque impress visitors from all over the world.

In 1176 the hall was completed with a dome-fresco, which contains about 70.000 books. Hard to believe that that is only a part of the total stock of the monastery. In total one can find more than 200.000 books in the library. More than 1.400 manuscripts and 530 early works (up to the year 1500) are being preserved there for posterity.

The world's largest monastery library, Admont Abbey; © Michael Brandl on Pixabay

The museums – Art history, natural history, and contemporary art on three stories

In the museum-ensemble, which was opened in 2003, you can find numerous different exhibits in one place. An architectural and content-related fusion of old and new creates a special space to explore and immerse yourself in.

Monastery Admont – an experience for all senses

Apart from the main attractions, enjoy the spacious garden, the monastery shop and the museum’s workshop.

Lake Leopoldstein with its crystal-clear water; © Michael Brandl on Pixabay

Our tip: Traveling by bus and combined tickets

Plan your journey to the monastery with a stopover at Leopoldsteinersee. Optionally, also combine your journey with a trip to Erzberg.

Parking spots for buses are available close to the monastery Admont. From there, guests can reach the monastery via a small path. The entire area is barrier-free. Optionally, groups can also book a lunch in the monastery cellar.

The hotel team is happy to plan a customized trip for you and your group.

Discover 900 years of fascinating church history and the impressive abbey library in the Benedictine Abbey of Admont. Enjoy a wonderful stay with exciting excursion destinations at the Hotel Kongress. Book now.