Benedictine Abbey of Admont - Library & Museum

Europe's largest monastic library in the oldest abbey in Styria

Benediktinerstift Admont - Bibliothek und Museum

Ansprechpartner: Benedikt Oswald
Admont 1 | 8911 Admont

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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.

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What the weather will be like Admont (635m)

Today, 19.08.2026

First variable with showers, drying up and sunny in the afternoon.
Morning
cloudy
14°C
95%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
26°C
50%
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Night
very sunny
23°C
45%
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Tomorrow, 20.08.2026

A high risk of thunderstorms throughout the whole day.
Morning
rainy
18°C
40%
0 km/h
Noon
rainy
27°C
55%
5 km/h
Night
rainy
20°C
75%
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Forecast

21.08.2026
rainy
15°C 24°C
22.08.2026
slightly cloudy
14°C 23°C
23.08.2026
rainy
13°C 24°C

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