Saturday, 10 May 2025 - Saturday, 06 September 2025 Show all dates

Special tour: From the defence walls to the fish ponds

Immerse yourself in the eventful past of Rein Abbey on the special guided tour ‘From the defence walls to the fish ponds’ on 10 May & 6 September at 2 pm. This unique tour takes you through the impressive grounds of the oldest Cistercian monastery in Styria.

Start your tour in the historic courtyards, which tell stories from centuries ago. Explore the fortifications from the Turkish era and learn more about the defence strategies of past eras. A visit to the old mill will give you an insight into the traditional working methods of the monks. Finally, the splendid baroque garden invites you to linger and shows the artistic design of the monastery grounds.

Meeting point: 14:00 in front of the monastery shop
Ticket: available from the monastery shop, no registration required

This guided tour offers you the opportunity to experience the growth and development of the almost 900-year-old monastery up close. Be inspired by the history and architecture of Rein Abbey in the Graz Region.