--- title: "Benedictine Monastery of Admont - Library & Museum" url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004435/admont-benedictine-abbey-library-museum.html" description: "At the entrance to the National Park you'll find the Benedictine Monastery of Admont, which has been the cultural centre of the region for over 900 years." date: 2026-02-11 modified: 2026-04-30 --- # Benedictine Monastery of Admont - Library & Museum Admont Benedictine Abbey– library & museum ================================================ Admont, Unbekanntes Bundesland, Unbekanntes Land ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/211711/727E208C8AF5F0CFE8D0C1195DEAEB03A416CA0C561FAA8C0ACD3D48C2E8CA08/benediktinerstift-admont.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/211710/63100BCFEEC913311159943D12191EFE5D197A02570804EC1A7A29F7E8CD1AAA/bibliothek-admont.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/211712/71F4699B887095ABC885CEF97BD552CCB57CF3F400B5248C7424135CF2FF41C5/stift-admont.jpg) © Open copyright © Stefan Leitner Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211711/727E208C8AF5F0CFE8D0C1195DEAEB03A416CA0C561FAA8C0ACD3D48C2E8CA08/benediktinerstift-admont.jpg "© Stefan Leitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/211711/727E208C8AF5F0CFE8D0C1195DEAEB03A416CA0C561FAA8C0ACD3D48C2E8CA08/benediktinerstift-admont.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Stift Admont/Stefan Leitner, Stift Admont/Stefan Leitner Close copyright [ ![A magnificent library with high shelves full of books. The ceiling is artistically painted and the floor has an elegant chessboard pattern.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211710/63100BCFEEC913311159943D12191EFE5D197A02570804EC1A7A29F7E8CD1AAA/bibliothek-admont.jpg "© CC-BY, Stift Admont/Stefan Leitner, Stift Admont/Stefan Leitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/211710/63100BCFEEC913311159943D12191EFE5D197A02570804EC1A7A29F7E8CD1AAA/bibliothek-admont.jpg) © Open copyright © Stift Admont Close copyright [ ![A magnificent library with high ceilings and ornate frescoes. The shelves are filled with books, creating an inviting atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211712/71F4699B887095ABC885CEF97BD552CCB57CF3F400B5248C7424135CF2FF41C5/stift-admont.jpg "© Stift Admont") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/211712/71F4699B887095ABC885CEF97BD552CCB57CF3F400B5248C7424135CF2FF41C5/stift-admont.jpg) © Open copyright © Benediktinerstift Admont Close copyright [ ![A historic building on the shore of a quiet lake. Water reflections and aquatic plants enhance the picturesque landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211713/5A5E770A73CA7A5570B5FB0BD3CD6C6B00940BCB1BF6BE0B77B10B3908B8FB89/benediktinerstift-admont-mit-stiftsteich.jpg "© Benediktinerstift Admont") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/211713/5A5E770A73CA7A5570B5FB0BD3CD6C6B00940BCB1BF6BE0B77B10B3908B8FB89/benediktinerstift-admont-mit-stiftsteich.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Kirchplatz 1 8911 Admont [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchplatz%201%2C%208911%20Admont "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchplatz%201%2C%208911%20Admont "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.5743909306569&lon=14.4629517068848&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) TRADITION. INNOVATION. COMMUNICATION Visit the largest monastery library in the world, a late Baroque total work of art. A surprising experience is also the variety and freshness of the contrasting offerings in the Admont Abbey Museum. Under one roof, you'll find art from the Middle Ages to the present, the Natural History Museum, the Art History Museum, the Gothic Museum, and the Contemporary Art Museum, as well as changing special exhibitions. Hint / Advice: - Summer program for children - Museum workshop - Library at night - Advent market in December [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Admont Benedictine Abbey– library & museum** Kirchplatz 1 8911 Admont Phone [ +43 3613 2312604 ](tel:+4336132312604) E-Mail [museum@stiftadmont.at](#mailto) Web [www.stiftadmont.at/](https://www.stiftadmont.at/ "New window") https://www.stiftadmont.at/ --- **Contact person** Benediktinerstift Admont Kirchplatz 1 8911 Admont Phone [ +43 3613 2312604 ](tel:+4336132312604) E-Mail [museum@stiftadmont.at](#mailto) Web [www.stiftadmont.at/](https://www.stiftadmont.at/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - Opening hours: - January, February, until March 18 closed (groups upon request) - from March 19, April, May, October, November until December 13: Wednesday - Sunday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM - June, July, August, September Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday closed) - from December 14, 2026 until January 1, 2027 closed (no groups allowed) All information on opening hours: [stiftadmont.at/eintrittspreise-oeffnungszeiten/](https://stiftadmont.at/eintrittspreise-oeffnungszeiten/) - **Library tours** (duration 40 minutes, language German) for individual visitors at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM **- no registration needed!** - **For group tours** (from 15 people) please register in advance at [**museum@stiftadmont.at**](mailto:museum@stiftadmont.at) - The library can also be visited without a guided tour! **Closing day**- Monday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The cheapest way to arrive by car is via the Pyhrnautobahn A9, exit Ardning and then on the federal highway B146 for around 10 km to Admont. You can reach us from the north-east via Amstetten, Weyer and St. Gallen. From the east you can choose the route via Eisenerz and the Gesäuse. From the south you can also travel via the romantic Kaiserau mountain road. Train or bus travelers can reach us from the west via the Liezen junction and from the east via Hieflau. The Admont train station is only a few minutes' walk from Admont Abbey, but only has limited service on weekends. [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility - Food and drink available **Service**- Shop - Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information****Single Ticket** - Adults € 19.90 - Seniors € 18.50 - Children (6-15 years), students, military and civil service personnel (with ID) € 13.90 - Adults with special needs € 15.90 - Children/students with special needs € 11.90 - Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) € 47.00 - Library tour (excl. admission) € 4.90 - Audio guide library & museum € 4.50 **Day guests can additionally book a tour of the world's largest monastery library** (duration approx. 40 min, language German) **for € 4.90 (excl. admission) per person**. All mentioned admission prices are excl. library tour. The library and all other museum areas can, of course, also be visited without a tour. Audio guides are available in several languages. Rental fee € 4.50 – available at the cash register. Library tours are held at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Unfortunately, reservations for single tickets are not possible! You can find our discounts at: [Entrance prices 2026 - EN](https://stiftadmont.at/eintrittspreise-2026-2/) **Payment methods** Cash payment **Debit and credit cards** ATM card Mastercard Visa **Discounts (Memberships)**- Ö1 member - Pyhrn-Priel-Card One-way tickets (excl. guided tour of the library) Adults € 15,92 instead of € 19,90 Children € 11,12 instead of € 13,90 - Phyrn-Priel seasonal pass One-way tickets (excl. guided tour of the library) Adults € 15,92 instead of € 19,90 Children € 11,12 instead of € 13,90 - Salzkammergut Sommer-Card - Family Card OÖ [https://www.familienkarte.at/d…](https://www.familienkarte.at/de/familienkarte/vorteilsgeber/vorteilsgebersuchedetailseite/knr.7615.html?xtxsearchselecthit=1 "Link will open in a new window") [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for pushchairs [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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