Stift Rein

The world’s oldest Cistercian monastery in the world – since 1129

Zisterzienserstift Rein

Ansprechpartnerin: Birgit Gutjahr

Rein 1 | 8103 Gratwein-Straßengel

About us

Your specialist for bus and group travels

Just 15 km north of Graz, Rein Abbey welcomes your groups 365 days a year – whether in sunshine or rain. Even before discovering the manuscripts and historical documents in the library, guests are impressed by the vast monastery complex. The renovated basilica – a masterpiece of Styrian Baroque art – often inspires the words “Heaven on Earth.” In the monastery shop, visitors should ask for the famous monastery wafers. The abbey tavern invites your groups to stop for a meal.

Information

Motorway exit: A9 from the north: Peggau-Deutschfeistritz, 8 km; A9 from the south: Gratkorn-Nord, 4 km
Opening hours: daily 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Recommended visiting time: 1 – 1.5 hours
Coach parking spaces: 6
Guided tours: with prior reservation
Gastronomy: yes, Stiftstaverne

Prices 2026

Travel idea: A look behind monastery walls (group admission incl. guided tour for groups of 15 persons or more): from € 9.50 p.p.

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A detailed description of the travel idea can be found in the following PDF:
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