Admont Abbey says thank you for the harvest
The Harvest Festival on 11 October 2026 brings together gratitude, tradition, enjoyment and community
When the harvest has been brought in and the fruits of the past months become apparent, it is time to pause and give thanks. Admont Benedictine Abbey cordially invites you to its traditional Harvest Festival on Sunday, 11 October 2026. A day of celebration that brings together living tradition, community, regional cuisine and special experiences for all generations.
The event begins at 9.30 am with Holy Mass at Admont Abbey Church. The harvest festival has a long tradition: its origins date back to the 3rd century. Even today, this special day offers an opportunity to celebrate the abundance and blessings of the past harvest and grape harvest, and to consciously focus on the importance of nature, agriculture and regional food.
„For us, Harvest Festival is more than just a celebration marking the end of the harvest. It is an invitation to pause and reflect with gratitude on what God has given us,“, emphasises Abbot Gerhard Hafner. At the same time, the day serves as a reminder of how important community, mutual solidarity and treating creation with care are.
Culinary delights and socialising with a focus on local produce
Following Holy Mass, the market town of Admont invites you to a convivial get-together over a light meal. At the 2026 Gesäuse Speciality Market, visitors can discover and enjoy culinary delicacies from the region.
For wine lovers, fine wines from the Dveri Pax vineyard – the historic vineyard of Admont Abbey in Slovenia – are available for tasting. Sweet treats from the abbey cellar round off the culinary experience.
Special library tour with wine tasting
This year, there will be a A special guided tour of the library, followed by a wine tasting, will take place at 1.00 pm. During the tour, you’ll learn all about the fascinating world of the world-famous abbey library and the centuries-old winemaking tradition of Admont Abbey. The fine wines from Dveri Pax make the tour a special experience for culture and wine lovers alike.
Participation in the special library tour is only possible if you have registered in advance. Registrations can be made at museum@stiftadmont.at received.
The number of participants is limited.
Music and entertainment for the whole family
There will also be musical entertainment on the day: the Admont brass band will be providing live music to create the perfect festive atmosphere. A bouncy castle will be available for our youngest guests.
The Harvest Festival at Admont Abbey is all about gratitude, community and living tradition. It combines religious customs with regional delicacies, culture and socialising, and invites visitors to experience the fruits of the harvest with all their senses.
Admont Abbey is looking forward to celebrating a special Harvest Sunday together with local residents and visitors from the region.
