stift klosterneuburg

Eye candy for history buffs. The chapel is exquisite, inside and out. There is a tour that you pay for, or you can visit the grounds, walk into the back of the church, and tour the grounds for free. The winery is right next to the parking lot, and there are several good restaurants at the monastery entrance.

A quaint monastery just a short ride from Vienna. Beautifully maintained and a centre for anything concerning the way of life in this area for the past nine centuries they are celebrating this year. Unique treasury and a deep rooted winery which probably predates the 'kloster' itself. Very peaceful and the right place for soul searching.

If you come to Klosterneuburg do not miss it. Very well preserved historical place. Very special atmosfere.

From altar to the wine cellar..a perfection of architecture, humanity, mysticism, pleasure, education, style...a twelfth-century Augustinian monastery that is one of the most special places to visit. IF you are also a wine lover, this place is a must see.

The part of the Abbey tour that was self guided was very interesting with a beautiful building and grounds.I understand that I can't expect English everywhere in Europe. That said, if a purchased audio guide is one tenth of what the German guide is saying, then I did not get my monies worth. I was required to stay with the group so I was standing around while the guide did her thing.This was described as a working vineyard but there was no clue that that was the case.Worth a stop but should be low on your list of things to do in the Vienna area.There is so much more to see in Vienna

This place is a nice short trip away from Vienna city. It was very peacefull place at the time of our visit (august Monday afternoon). What comes to the church it was beautiful as they normally are.

The Stift was a great visit. We went on the wine tour and they only take around 10-15 people at a time. It was not to crowded with tourist. Tour in German but we had english head sets. Went back at night to visit and no one was around. Beautiful and better than most of the tourist sites in Vienna

Impressive cellars, but poor English commentary on audioguide. Guide assumed we all spoke German. The wine is brilliant!

A brilliant modern Abbey just 10 miles outside Vienna, worthwhile the visit ! Not as commercial as Stift Melk ... and a little less impressive as Stift Gottweig but highly recommended, really !

Stif Klosterneuburg is very nice, you must see it when you come in Kosterneuburg or in viena. The wine is there a speciality.

Interesting tours, beautiful! Go back on 15 November to have your wish come true by sliding over a barrel!

All I will say is that this is perhaps the most beautiful church of Neo-Gothic architecture that I have ever seen. It is definitely worth a visit.

In 1181the Mosan goldsmith and enameler Nicholas of Verdun created a three-tiered--before the Law, under the Law, under Grace--typologically related series of scenes from salvation history, from the creation to the last judgment, to form the parapet of an ambo; in 1330-31 it was transformed into an altar triptych. The figural representations done in polychrome champlevé represent the transition from romanesque hieraticality to early gothic antique-inspired corporeality and emotional expressiveness. Nicholas of Verdun ranks among the great artists of all time; more dazzling even than his work at Klosterneuburg is his shrine of the Three Kings at Cologne, but anyone willing perhaps to broaden their perception of medieval art is well advised to make the trip to Klosterneuburg--less than an hour by public transport from Vienna city center (and be sure to get the special guided tour to the Verdun altar, on the first Thursday of every month, to be checked on the Stift's web page!)

We visited the church briefly on our way to Kahlenberg. It was enough time to take in the Neo-Gothic architecture, as well as the exquisitely decorated Baroque interior. The ceiling is full of frescos, with each fresco telling a story. It's very impressive visually and spiritually. Don't miss seeing this church whether you're taking a tour, or not. It is a beautiful sight to see.

I live in Vienna's 1st District, but had not yet visited Stift Klosterneuburg. Took a short (20 minute) and pretty bus ride (239A Regional from Heilegenstadt Station) along the Danube up to the impressive Stift, and spent a lovely Sunday afternoon taking the tours and exploring the grounds. This is not just a sterile museum -- it is an active abbey, where the Augustinian brothers make well-known wines, serve the community, and pray 5 times a day in the church, so it is a living environment. Note that an entire charming village grew up around the Stift, with sidewalk cafes, shops, and a tidy and flowery park centering everything, so allow a full day to have a leisurely visit. The Stift itself also has a lovely cafe with indoor and outdoor tables, from which you can see the Danube and canal. Founded in 1100, the Stift offers guided tours for the Wine Cellar, the Imperial Museum, and the "Sacred Areas." Note: These tours are only in German; and mine is terrible lol, so they offer free audio phone guides in multiple languages for several of the tours. (Wine Cellar is not on the Audio Guide option, but I was so glad I went anyway, as to see these ancient winemaking operations 37 meters underground was so historic and exciting! At the end of the Cellar Tour, the guide took our small group to another building which housed the wine tasting area (free with tour) and shop -- yum! Another reviewer mentioned the cost, but I didn't find it at all objectionable, considering what you are seeing. I also took an audio guide on my own for the Treasury, the contents of which rivaled the jewels of the Tower of London, albeit on a smaller scale. The intricate ivory carvings of teensy souls squirming between heaven and hell were just amazing, as were the inlaid scepters, etc. During the Sacral Tour, I used my English audio guide, and I have to say the Verdun Altar would have been worth the price of all the tours combined. It is so incredible and intricate, and to learn that it was saved from destruction by fire in the 1300s by pouring wine from the cellars over it, was amazing. The Baroque church is so beautiful and light-filled, it actually choked me up when I walked in. And did I mention, there were virtually no crowds, yet it was a gorgeous June day. The staff was uber friendly and helpful, offering me advice in English on how to structure my tours, and answering my questions on the Sacral Tour in English, and telling me which item was coming up next on my audio guide. I can't wait to go back when I have visitors and explore the gardens! Highly recommend it!