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Klosterneuburg Monastery
Klosterneuburg Monastery is a significant Augustinian Abbey located just outside Vienna in Lower Austria. Founded in 1114 by Margrave Leopold III of the House of Babenberg, the patron saint of Austria, it has served as a religious and cultural hub for over nine centuries. The sprawling complex showcases a mix of architectural styles, most notably its medieval foundations and the massive Baroque expansion commissioned by Emperor Charles VI. Charles intended to create an Austrian 'Escorial' here to serve as a Habsburg residence, though the project was only partially completed. The monastery's greatest treasure is the Verdun Altar, finished in 1181, which is a masterpiece of medieval enamel and goldsmithing. Beyond its spiritual role, the abbey operates one of the oldest and largest wine estates in Austria, with extensive cellars.
- Location: Lower Austria, Austria
- Top sights: Stift Klosterneuburg · Stiftskirche Klosterneuburg · Binderstadl
- Nearby: Korneuburg (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 41 | 34 | 42 | 37 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 70 | 47 | 40 | 39 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Founded in 1114 by Margrave Leopold III of Babenberg.
- The Verdun Altar consists of 51 fire-gilded copper plates.
- Home to the world's oldest viticulture school, established in 1860.
- The Baroque renovation was started in 1730 by Emperor Charles VI.
- The abbey library contains over 300,000 volumes and 1,200 manuscripts.
- Leopold III was canonized in 1485 and his tomb remains a site of pilgrimage.
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Sights in the town Klosterneuburg Monastery (10)
Binderstadl
Building in Klosterneuburg, former grain store.
Happyland
Water park in Klosterneuburg with slides and saunas.
Prandtsäule
Wayside shrine in Klosterneuburg, Austria, a stone pillar.
Kardinal Piffl Park🌳 park
Park in Klosterneuburg, Austria, a green area.
Stadtmuseum Klosterneuburg🏛 museum
Museum in Lower Austria, showing the town's history.
Kellertheater Wilheringerhof
Theatre in Klosterneuburg, performances in a cellar.
Sights nearby
Frequently asked questions
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