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Hannes Schwarz is an inspiration.

Das Museum des Stiftes Admont lädt herzlich zur Vernissage einer Ausstellung mit Arbeiten von Schülerinnen und Schülern des Stiftsgymnasiums Admont am 04. November um 18.00 Uhr im Museum für Gegenwartskunst ein.

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125 Years of the Admont Men’s Choir

125 years of music, community and living tradition! The Admont Men’s Choir is celebrating this impressive anniversary and invites you to a special concert on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at 7.00 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Admont Abbey Grammar School.

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Poetry Slam and Writing Competition

For centuries, human knowledge has been subject to constant updating through new discoveries, and yet today it seems more fragile and volatile than ever. The boundaries of its accessibility are being shattered, and its validity is being called into question from one second to the next. Can the equation „knowledge = power“ still hold true here?

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250 turned into an incredible 660 hours

250-hour run at Admont Abbey: 250 turned into an incredible 660 hours! Over 670 pupils, more than 6,800 laps and around 5,800 kilometres – a powerful statement in support of exercise, health and solidarity in action

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Beauty and the Beast at Admont Abbey

A world-famous story. An extraordinary setting. And a message that goes far beyond a fairy tale. Today, filming begins on a very special project at Admont Abbey, home to the world’s largest monastic library: „Beauty and the Beast“.

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Kaiserau Kids’ Race 2026

On 19 September 2026, Kaiserau near Admont once again became a meeting place for young cycling enthusiasts. At the Kids Race Kaiserau 2026, which formed part of the Upper Styrian Children’s Cycling Cup, around 70 children took to the starting line – full of enthusiasm, plenty of vigour and a huge love of cycling.

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250-hour run at Admont Abbey

Following the huge success of the 950-km anniversary run in 2024, Admont Benedictine Abbey, together with Admont Abbey Grammar School, is set to make its next sporting mark: On 22 September 2026, from 9 am, the abbey grounds will be transformed into a venue for community, exercise and enthusiasm. In the 250-hour run, it is not the fastest time that counts – but the shared goal.

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A haul of medals for Dveri PAX – double gold and a silver

A major international success for Dveri PAX, the winery of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont: at the prestigious AWC Vienna – International Wine Challenge, three of its wines were awarded gold and silver medals. The competition is regarded as the world’s largest officially recognised wine competition.

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12th Admont Lute Festival

From 26 to 30 August, Admont Abbey was entirely dedicated to the ‘Lute Autumn’. Participants made music together, learnt, explored and were able to experience the unique world of sound of the lute in all its facets.

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A rainy day? A day at the library!

Next Monday would actually be our closing day. But as rain is forecast – of all things – after so many lovely summer days, we’ve decided on the spur of the moment to open our doors and turn our closing day into a day of library tours…

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Warning! Fake adverts and scams

Fake advertisements are currently circulating on social media once again, promoting a supposed medicine or product called „Boswellia“. It is claimed that this is based on a „secret recipe from Admont Abbey“ or is linked to monks from our monastery.

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Admont Abbey invites you to…

A visit to Admont Abbey is now even more comfortable, sustainable and relaxing. By expanding our infrastructure, we are creating new opportunities for all guests who wish to explore the Gesäuse region by e-bike or electric car, combining spirituality, nature, culture and enjoyment.

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Escape the heat – head to the museum!

When temperatures start to rise, Admont Abbey offers a refreshing alternative to the outdoor swimming pool: in pleasantly air-conditioned surroundings, visitors can experience art, culture and history in a relaxed atmosphere – whilst also benefiting from an attractive 20% summer discount.

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25 years of apprenticeship training at Admonter

For 25 years, Admonter Holzindustrie has been consistently investing in the training of young skilled workers. The in-house apprenticeship programme was launched in 2001 – at that time still under the name STIA Holzindustrie – with apprenticeships in timber sawing technology, industrial electrical engineering and industrial metalwork.

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12th Admont Lute Festival – 26 to 30 August

From 26 to 30 August 2026, Admont Abbey will once again become a meeting place for lovers of early music: The 12th Admont Lute Autumn will bring together leading international musicians, dedicated amateurs and students for a five-day festival featuring masterclasses, workshops and concerts.

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AI makes you want to visit a museum

With creative support from artificial intelligence, modern short clips are being produced for the Natural History Museum and the world’s largest monastic library; these are primarily used on social media.

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Convent Outing 2026

The abbot and brothers of our community visited our Cistercian brothers today (22 June 2026) at the beautiful Wilhering Abbey in Upper Austria.

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Young Science seal of approval for the Stiftsgymnasium Admont

Admont Abbey Grammar School is delighted to have been certified as a „Young Science Partner School“. At the ceremony in Vienna on 8 June, headmaster P. Thomas Stellwag-Carion O. S. B. and future headmistress Katja Maierhofer accepted the award from Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner and the President of the ÖAD, Jakob Calice.

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Admont Abbey launches online ticket shop

Admont Abbey is now making it even easier to buy tickets: a dedicated online ticket shop is now available at stiftadmont.at/ticketshop. A modern and user-friendly platform has been created in collaboration with Ö-Ticket...

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Dveri PAX at the Vievinum 2026

From 16 to 18 May 2026, our Dveri PAX winery was represented at VieVinum in Vienna's HOFBURG - one of the most renowned wine fairs in Europe and an important international meeting place for the wine industry.

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Admont Abbey invites ESC winner to Admont

Admont Abbey looks back on this year's Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with great joy and pride: The Bulgarian singer DARA not only won Europe's most important music competition with her entry, but also brought the world-famous library of Admont Abbey to the big international stage.

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Admonter at AMS Job Fair Liezen

The AMS Job Fair at the Kulturhaus Liezen was once again a resounding success this year - and Admonter AG (a foundation company) was right in the thick of it together with the Benedictine Abbey of Admont.

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Gesäuse speciality market enters the next round

After last year's successful launch, the Gesäuse Speciality Market is entering its second round in 2026. As the successor to the traditional monastery market days, the new format was brought to life by Admont Abbey in cooperation with the Stiftskeller...

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News from the museum (March/April)

Following the opening of the two exhibitions on Hannes Schwarz and Josef Pillhofer in the contemporary art section of the Admont Abbey Museum on 19 March 2026, the museum was already able to welcome special groups of visitors in the first few weeks after the opening.

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Open day at the monastery nursery

On 25 April 2026, you can experience the Admont Abbey Nursery in all its diversity! At the Open Day, we cordially invite you to take a look behind the scenes of our traditional nursery and discover the fascinating world of plants with all your senses.

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Great start to the museum season

Our museum season kicked off with a successful opening ceremony on 19 March. Numerous visitors accepted the invitation and created a particularly lively and inspiring atmosphere on the very first day.

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End of the season on the Kaiserau

On 15 March, it was time to say goodbye to the last day of skiing this winter season on the Kaiserau. This day marked the end of a special season, which was not always characterised by abundant natural snow...

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Ecumenical service at Admont Abbey

Ecumenical service: As part of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity", a service was once again held this year in Admont, attended by Protestant and Catholic Christians. Prayer together brings us together!

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Election day of Abbot Gerhard Hafner OSB

On 25 January, the election day of our Most Reverend Abbot was celebrated during the church service. Abbot Gerhard Hafner OSB has headed the Benedictine Abbey of Admont since 2017 and has been shaping the spiritual and communal life of our house ever since.

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Kaiserau toboggan run – for the whole family

Look forward to a special winter experience on the Kaiserau: our slide tour provides action, fun and lots of laughs in the snow! With XXL sliding donuts, giant sliding sausages and other fun equipment, the slope becomes the ultimate fun zone - without ski boots, but with lots of good humour.

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Caroling campaign 2026

In 2026, many children and young people will once again set off as carol singers. Wearing royal robes and carrying the star, they will bring the good news of Christmas to people's homes.

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New tenant of the Sportalm on the Kaiserau

In December 2025, Ulli Mattlschweiger, successful tenant of the Stiftskeller Admont, also took over the Sportalm on the Kaiserau. This means that an experienced host and passionate restaurateur will be placing the culinary management of this popular excursion destination in new hands...

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New owner and operator of Hotel Spirodom

On 1 February 2026, the experienced accommodation entrepreneur Thomas Nebl will take over the renowned Hotel Spirodom in Admont. Nebl purchased the hotel complex from the Benedictine monastery in Admont - a significant step that further strengthens the further development of tourism in the Gesäuse.

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A visit to St Paul’s Abbey…

Under the chairmanship of Abbot Johannes Perkmann OSB, President of the Austrian Benedictine Congregation, on 15 December 2025 the Presidium of the Congregation concluded the visitation at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Paul in Lavanttal was brought to a conclusion on 15 December 2025.

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Christmas workshops in our museum

Immerse yourself in the magic of Advent! On the Advent market days, the museum workshop at Admont Abbey opens its doors from 14:00 to 16:00 - and is transformed into a creative place full of stories, scents and surprises.

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Clementifeier 2025

On 28 November 2025, the traditional Klementifeier took place in the Stiftskeller Admont - a special moment in the year when the focus is on community, gratitude and looking back on a successful year.

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Art made of water and cold

At 1,100 metres above sea level, the Kaiserau invites you to ski in the sun. The award of the Austrian Piste Seal of Quality shows that the family ski area has the best conditions for a fantastic day on two skis. This is the responsibility of operations manager Andreas Ysopp, who makes it snow every year anew.

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All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day 2025

All Saints' Day as a celebration of hope and fulfilment, All Souls' Day as an expression of love and prayer for those who have gone before us in faith. In the venerable atmosphere of the collegiate church, they were celebrated as days of remembrance, gratitude and confidence.

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Culture and enjoyment - WILD, FOREST, WINE

On 14 November from 4 pm, the Admont Benedictine Abbey will open its doors for an extraordinary experience: as exclusive guests, you will enter the world's largest monastery library, be enchanted by baroque architecture and experience the interplay of art, culture and spirituality.

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Review of the open day at the grammar school

On 24 October, Admont Abbey Grammar School opened its doors to numerous interested pupils and their parents. Between 13:00 and 17:00, many visitors took the opportunity to get to know our school in all its facets - personally, directly and up close.

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Stiftsgymnasium co-operates with Montanuniversität Leoben

Stiftsgymnasium Admont is now one of a handful of schools throughout Austria to enter into an exclusive educational partnership with the University of Leoben. This cooperation opens up outstanding opportunities for pupils in the sixth form to immerse themselves in the world of university research and teaching while still at school.

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Festive service to mark the 61st birthday of Abbot Gerhard

On Sunday 19 October, the monastic community and many of the faithful gathered in Admont Abbey Church for a festive service to mark the 61st birthday of Abbot Gerhard Hafner OSB. The service was performed by the Bruckmühl church choir and the Admont/Hall band, with Abbot Alfred, St Lambrecht, delivering the sermon. At the same time, the eight years of his blessed work as Abbot of Admont were looked back on with great gratitude.

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Ulli Cooks - Game, Weber, Wow!

Joining us is none other than Robert Reichmayr, better known as Roberto Richy – BBQ guru, head chef at the legendary BBQ 1952, and culinary ambassador with roots in the Gesäuse and a pair of barbecue tongs in Graz. This episode is all about school friendships…

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Harvest and wine festival 2025

On Sunday, 12 October 2025, the Benedictine Abbey of Admont cordially invited guests to its traditional harvest festival. In the midst of the autumn-coloured landscape of the Gesäuse, this special day was a celebration full of gratitude, community and culinary delights.

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Ulli cooks - with wood and fire!

This time it got really hot - right in the centre of our ADMONTER wood processing plant! Between high-quality natural wood products, the smell of fresh wood and genuine craftsmanship, ULLI KOCHT ignited a culinary firework display.

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Townhall Meeting at Admont Abbey

Another town hall meeting took place today at Admont Abbey - an established format that promotes direct dialogue between management and employees and provides important insights into current developments.

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Admont meets London - when music meets tourism and marketing

An idea that has been maturing for a long time - and has now ignited with full force: In an extraordinary collaboration between the Stiftsgymnasium Admont, the marketing team of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont and music professor Clemens Frühstück, a very special music and tourism project has been set up.

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Silver profession of Fr Wolfgang

During the choral vespers (evening prayer) of the Admont monks on Sunday, 7 September 2025, Father Wolfgang Fischer-Felgitsch OSB celebrated his silver profession and renewed his religious vows.

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Ulli cooks with Father Thomas

Ulli cooks - together with Father Thomas Stellwag-Carion OSB. On the menu: Game meat, homemade pasta, fresh herbs, a touch of Italian lifestyle - and of course more than just a sip of wine.

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Fluffy new arrivals at the Kaiserau

There's a lot going on at Kaiserau - in the truest sense of the word! A small, lovingly designed petting zoo has been set up right in front of the Sportalm - with three very special new residents: three trusting rabbits who are now looking forward to visitors.

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Advent at Admont Abbey celebrates anniversary

Advent is the time of preparation for Christmas, the feast of the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The year 2024 offers three reasons for the Benedictine monastery of Admont to celebrate: in addition to the 950th anniversary of the monastery and the 380th anniversary of the monastery grammar school, the traditional Christmas market "Advent in Admont" is celebrating its 25th birthday.

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Movement Challenge 2024

The health of our employees is very important to us, which is why we recently launched an exercise initiative together with Harald Cimzar from the company lebenslang.fit.

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Working in a holiday paradise

The field of activity for employees is as diverse as the landscape that surrounds the Benedictine Abbey of Admont. Those who relocate to Admont work in the heart of an up-and-coming holiday region at the gateway to the Gesäuse National Park.

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10 years of "Business meets school"

Young skilled workers are a company's potential for the future. This is one reason why Admonter has been training motivated young people who want to become part of the company with passion and skill in various interesting specialisms for 10 years.

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Stiftskeller Admont: New tenant, new offer

Ulrich Matlschweiger takes over the Stiftskeller in Admont. The long-standing operator of the "Hoamat" restaurant wants to reinterpret the Stiftskeller's cuisine and expand it with his own creations, such as Ennstal Styrian cheese soup.

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Settling in a museum too

As part of the preparations for the upcoming anniversary year "950 years of Admont Abbey", the Museum of Art History will be relocated from the first floor to the ground floor.

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DU & DAS STIFT

This is what we call the day that the pupils of the 1st grade of our Stiftsgymnasium Admont spend in our house in the last week of school.

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Monastery market days in Admont Abbey

After a break due to the coronavirus, the monastery market days were able to take place again this year. Around 50 exhibitors presented their products from 12 to 14 August in the Rosarium of Admont Benedictine Abbey.

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Admont Abbey strengthens Styrian tourism

Thanks to the increasing popularity of the world's largest monastery library, Admont is now also establishing itself as a popular tourist destination in Eastern Europe, Asia and the USA. The whole of Styria is benefiting from this positive development.