Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz

Excellent place to visit with so much history.

A breath-taking abbey, with centuries of history, dozens of items crafted with incredible skill, and where the Christian message continues to live and thrive. Just be careful to avoid times when services are taking place, if you just want to look around - but if you want to share, you'll be welcome.

Serene and holy 900 year old benedictine monastry. The chants sung by the monks are amazing..

Founded in 1133, still today does the Christian prayer resound in this ancient place. There is no sign that this praise to God, the Creator of Heaven and earth, would cease with the still growing number of young monks in this place. It’s really a place of blessing and encounter of the risen and living Christ, saviour and lover of mankind!

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Interesting tour led by a cistercian monk. We learned about history and daily life at the abbey, walked through key places and even got invited to join a prayer of the monks in a small chapel.

This place is beautiful, sacred and interesting.
The Audio guide is very well made.
Dont forget buy souvenir - for example
Monastery wine is truly exceptional

Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us lots of facts

Very interesting historical place. Popular for pilgrimage.

Beautiful Abbey. So peaceful inside.

Stunning place, very interesting

Great experience we were able to listern to the monks through one of their prayer service.
Able to take photos of this 200 year old Abbey.

Very interesting place and really beautiful Abbey. You can't go in on your own. You must wait for the group. There is a tour guide also in English. So better to make a phonecall in advance, in order you arrange it by the best for you way and avoid waist your time by waiting the group in your language...

This abbey is functioning non-stop since 12th century, which is amazing by itself. Absolutely worth visiting and taking audio guide (beware of working hours)

Went on a detour from Vienna on December, 20th. Initially we were worried about group visits only and at fixed times; on top of that ended up a few minutes late. Regardless, we were offered a tour without a hitch and it was literally just for four of us. Some might argue there's not that much to see but I say a hour-long tour and a little stroll around were ABSOLUTELY worth it. It is a beautiful place (likely even more so in summer), with rich history and peaceful yet very moving appearance.

Extra info which may be useful for tourists:
Restaurant on the site is also good so you may plan around having a meal there and I believe you may even stay there as a guest - if you have a car and had your share of Vienna sightseeing that's an option. We took an Uber from/to hotel in Vienna, it's a half an hour ride.

We went into the cathedral and you could breathe the history if these walls. Very extraordinary. The restaurant serves excellent food, service was exceptionally nice and fast👍😉

I love to go there and just say a prayer at the entrance of the church the cross hanging to the right, and light a candle.

the quire singers are great and you can get a cd,

if you are a tourist just ask for a guided tour

the restaurant has lovely food

and remember the pope visited here some years ago

and there is a small shop

and you can study theology if you like :)

A place of quiet in the woods outside of Vienna.

Highly recommend doing the tour with I've is the monks.

Bus 365 from Vienna hbf gets you there and back. Easy.

A silent place for inside in the inside

A place full of history and beauty. A place where faith goes beyond and at the same time keeps a pace with the times. Visit to pray and worship.