Benedictine Abbey of Admont - Library & Museum
Europe's largest monastic library in the oldest abbey in Styria
Benediktinerstift Admont - Bibliothek und Museum
Ansprechpartner: Benedikt OswaldAdmont 1 | 8911 Admont
About us
Where the hearts of children and young people beat faster
The Benedictine Abbey of Admont is the oldest monastery in Styria and is located at the entrance to the Gesäuse National Park. The impressive natural scenery makes the hearts of young visitors beat faster. The largest monastery library in the world and the new museum fascinate children and young people of all age groups.
Museum workshop at Admont Benedictine Abbey
Children will love the museum crafts workshop. During a guided tour, they discover the secrets of the monastery through a playful approach. Relaxation is also guaranteed: the park with its herb garden and impressive mountain backdrop invites you to stay a while. The cosy Stiftskeller provides culinary delights.
👉 The monastery is also open outside of opening hours for your groups*.
About the Admont Benedictine Abbey:
- Magnificently designed and the largest monastery library in the world
- Natural history museum
- Art history museum
- Museum of contemporary art
- Special exhibitions
- Museum crafts workshop for children (only in summer)
- Garden and nature experience
*Enquiry required in advance.
Young Styria Benefits
A compelling story for children and young people too: the exciting combination of old and new.
Photos
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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
- March - December
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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)
Today, 09.09.2026
A sunny morning, soon followed by showers and finally also thunderstorms.Morning
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
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0 km/h
Noon
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
75%
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5 km/h
Night
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
90%
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5 km/h
Tomorrow, 10.09.2026
Overcast throughout the day and frequent, but light rain.Morning
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
60%
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0 km/h
Noon
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
55%
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5 km/h
Night
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
50%
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0 km/h
Forecast
11.09.2026
9°C
18°C
12.09.2026
8°C
21°C
13.09.2026
8°C
22°C
