Benedictine Abbey of Admont - Library & Museum
The oldest existing monastery in Styria and home to the world's largest monastic library
Benediktinerstift Admont - Bibliothek und Museum
Ansprechpartner: Benedikt OswaldAdmont 1
8911 Admont +43 3613 2312 604 Send email Website
Where the hearts of children and young people beat faster
About us
The Benedictine Abbey of Admont lies in the Gesäuse in Upper Styria, nestled in a rocky mountain valley. The oldest existing monastery in Styria is home to a unique gem, the world's largest monastic library, which has been fascinating visitors for centuries.
The Admont Abbey is the oldest existing monastery in Styria and is home to a unique gem, the world's largest monastic library. With the architecture, frescoes and sculptures, it is a true work of Baroque art from the second half of the 18th century and continues to fascinate every generation.
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Worlds biggest monastic library | © Stift Admont | Marcel J. Peda
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Worlds biggest monastic library | © Stift Admont | Marcel J. Peda
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Museum of Natural History | © Stift Admont | Stefan Leitner
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Museum at the monastery admont | © Stift Admont | Stefan Leitner
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Museum of Natural History | © Stift Admont | Stefan Leitner
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Key data
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Opening hours
- varying (visit website)
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Opening period
- varying (visit website)
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Guided tours
- Guided tour through the library
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Duration of visit
- approx. 40 minutes
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Arrival
- A9: Exit Admont
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Motorway exit
- yes
How to get to us
Arrival
What the weather will be like
Admont (635m)
Morning
9°C
40%
0 km/h
Noon
12°C
50%
10 km/h
Night
10°C
35%
5 km/h
Mostly cloudy with a few sunny spells. Possibly light occasional rain.
Morning
8°C
85%
5 km/h
Noon
11°C
85%
5 km/h
Night
8°C
85%
5 km/h
Thick clouds throughout the day and rain with varying intensity.
25.04.2025
7°C
12°C
26.04.2025
6°C
15°C
27.04.2025
4°C
17°C
