Special guided tours - Library & Museum
The events can only be attended if booked in advance.
Culture & enjoyment - an experience for all the senses
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art, history and fine wine! This exclusive package at Admont Benedictine Abbey - in the centre of the beautiful Gesäuse region - combines cultural delights with fine cuisine. Ideal for anyone looking for something special.
After your arrival, an exciting overview of the monastery's impressive museum landscape awaits you. Afterwards you will enjoy a Exclusive guided tour of the world's largest monastery library - a place full of history, splendour and inspiration. The crowning finale is a Wine tasting with fine wines from the abbey's own DVERI PAX winery. Taste selected top wines and convince yourself of their exceptional quality. As a special extra, you will receive six exclusive wines directly on site.
Culture & enjoyment in the Gesäuse region.... In the middle of the impressive nature of the Gesäuse National Park this experience combines Styrian culture, scenic beauty and award-winning top wines. A true cultural jewel of the Styria - Perfect for connoisseurs and an experience for all the senses.
We will be happy to spoil you with a small culinary snack on request.
Total offer only bookable for persons aged 18 and over.
Enquiries and bookings:
kulturundgenuss@stiftadmont.at
Library at night
Immerse yourself in the magic of the world's largest monastery library - on a exclusive special tour by night! Experience a unforgettable adventure amidst centuries-old books, ornate shelves and a very special ambience that only the night can offer. This special offer opens up an atmosphere of tranquillity and awe that cannot be felt during the day. Let yourself be enchanted by the history and unique beauty of this extraordinary place.
Secure your place now and enjoy a guided tour that will delight culture and book lovers alike!
Every Friday in August and September at 21:00
Minimum participants: 10 persons
Price: € 32,00 per adult
Special guided tours of the 1865 abbey fire
The Admont Benedictine Abbey invites you on a special journey through time: A special guided tour brings the dramatic fire disaster of 27 April 1865 to life. A devastating fire destroyed large parts of the market square and the abbey, claimed lives and destroyed valuable art treasures - but the world-famous abbey library was largely spared. 159 years later, impressive reports and historical sources remind us of this event. Abbey archivist P. Maximilian Schiefermüller OSB describes the catastrophe in his book "Der Brand von 1865 und der Neubau des steirischen Benediktinerstiftes Admont". The author also quotes an eyewitness to the fire, Fr. Blitmund Tschurtschenthaler: "In a short time, both rows of houses from the centre of the market to the collegiate church and also the old Amandus Church were enveloped in a sea of fire...Suddenly the cry of terror rang out: The monastery is burning!"
Experience history up close and immerse yourself in one of the most formative events in the history of the abbey.
Dates of the special guided tours (each at 1 pm):
- Wednesday, 29.04.2026
- Thursday, 30.04.2026
- Friday, 01.05.2026
- Saturday, 02.05.2026
- Sunday, 03.05.2026
Application deadline: 10:00 a.m. (on the day of the event)
Special guided tour: „Stone and building history“
This special guided tour invites you on an exciting journey through the building history of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont and the geological history of its materials. Find out how nature and craftsmanship have interacted over the centuries and what geological treasures are hidden within the walls of the abbey. Immerse yourself in a fascinating world of stone wonders and discover the characteristic „Admont“ building stone that characterises the appearance of the monastery.
The tour is led by geologist and national park ranger Wolfgang Riedl, whose in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for nature and history provide unique insights and bring the connection between landscape, rock and architecture to life.
Dates of the special guided tours (each at 10.30 am):
- Saturday, 27.06.2026
- Saturday, 25.07.2026
- Saturday, 26.09.2026
