Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz
Contact & Informations
2532 Heiligenkreuz im Wienerwald
Markgraf-Leopold-Platz 1
+43 2258 87030
+43 2258 87031 14
SALVETE – A WARM WELCOME!Idyllically nestled in Heiligenkreuz, in the middle of the Vienna Woods – here lies Heiligenkreuz Abbey, or the mystical heart of the Vienna Woods.With around 200,000 visitors a year, the monastery is now one of the top excursion destinations in Lower Austria and, with its symphony of art, culture and mysticism, is not only a magnet for people from all over the world, but also a place of strength (Pope Benedict XVI) and a spiritual center in the heart of the Vienna Woods.
The almost 900-year-old Cistercian abbey was founded in 1133 by Margrave Leopold III of the Babenberg dynasty and has existed without interruption ever since. With a religious community of almost 100 monks, Heiligenkreuz Abbey is one of the liveliest monasteries in Europe and is experiencing unprecedented prosperity.
Experience a piece of Austrian history and immerse yourself in the life of the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey when you visit the impressive abbey church or stroll through the romanesque-gothic cloister and find out what makes the monastery such a special place and unique experience.
Highlights
Patent portae – magis cor!
The door stands open, but the heart even more so! The monks are world-famous for their gregorian chant and have released a number of Chant-CDs. You too can take part in our choral prayer: Daily:
- 5.15 a.m. Vigils
- 6.00 a.m. Lauds (morning praise)
- 12.00 p.m. Terce and Sext (midday prayer)
- 6.00 p.m. Vespers
- 7.45 p.m. Compline and Salve Regina
Monday – Saturday: 06.20 a.m. Conventual mass Sunday and public holidays: 09.30 a.m. Solemn latin conventual mass in gregorian chant
Infrastructure
- Monastery store
- Monastery restaurant
- Suitable for wheelchairs (but not for electric wheelchairs)
Opening Times
OPEN DAILY! There are only 2 exceptions: – Good Friday: open from 7.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.. – Christmas Eve (24.12.): open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- MONASTERY TOUR WITH AUDIO GUIDE:Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. (last admission 10:30 a.m.), 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.) Sundays and public holidays: 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.) Further information: visit@stift-heiligenkreuz.at or +43 (0) 2258 8703 0
- OPENING HOURS FOR GROUPS WITH THEIR OWN GUIDEDaily: 9.00 a.m. – 11.45 a.m. (end of tour) 1.30 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.(end of tour)
Prices
Admission prices 2024 EUR 12.20 (incl. VAT) Adults EUR 11.00 (incl. VAT) Seniors EUR 7.30 (incl. VAT) Students/recruits and civil servants EUR 7.30 (incl. VAT) Schoolchildren EUR 11.00 (incl. VAT) Groups of 20 or more EUR 24.30 (incl. VAT) Family ticket EUR 17.70 (incl. VAT) Combination ticket Heiligenkreuz Abbey and Carmel Mayerling
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