Vorau Abbey
The 'most tower-rich' monastery in Austria
About us
Where the hearts of children and young people beat faster
The 'most tower-rich' monastery in Austria surprises with a High Baroque abbey church that is among the most magnificent in this country. 850 angels romp about the church. The 'Vorau War in Heaven' in the sacristy is impressive. The world-famous library convinces with its magnificent furnishings.
VORAU ABBEY - The only Augustinian canon monastery in Styria - founded in 1163
The Austinian canon monastery in Vorau in the delightful landscape of the Joglland was founded in 1163 in order to create a centre of prayer, education and culture.
The High Baroque abbey church, the sacristy with "Hackhofer" frescoes and the library are particularly important. You can conveniently park right in front of the abbey and from there visit the abbey, the open-air museum (3 minutes' walk), the canon walk (about 800 m long) and the large inner courtyards.
Guided tours from May 1st to October 31st:
- Mo to Fr 10.00 am, 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm
- Sa 10.00 am (tours in the afternoon upon request)
- Su and holidays: 11.00 am, 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm
Photos
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Manfred Glössl
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Key data
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Opening hours
- Eastern to All Saints Mo to Fr 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Eastern to All Saints Mo to Fr 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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Opening period
- Eastern to All Saints
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Guided tours
- More tour information in long description
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Duration of visit
- approx. 1 hour
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Arrival
- Coming from Graz: Hartberg, coming from Vienna Pinggau
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Motorway exit
- yes
Arrival
How to get to us
What the weather will be like Vorau (675m)
Today, 28.07.2026
The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.Morning
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
10%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Night
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
20%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Tomorrow, 29.07.2026
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.Morning
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
0 km/h
Noon
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
15 km/h
Night
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
10%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
30.07.2026
19°C
32°C
31.07.2026
20°C
34°C
01.08.2026
21°C
32°C
