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
Ansprechspartner: Benedikt OswaldAdmont 1 | 8911 Admont
About us
Where the hearts of children and young people beat faster
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
Arrival
How to get to us
What the weather will be like Admont (635m)
Forecast
06.09.2025
9°C
23°C
07.09.2025
8°C
25°C
08.09.2025
10°C
24°C
