Kremsmünster Abbey
Stift Kremsmünster
A Benedictine abbey founded in 777, home to the Tassilo Chalice, and an 18th-century observatory tower that is one of Europe's earliest high-rise buildings
Kremsmünster Abbey was founded in 777 by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, and its present buildings are in the Baroque style. Guided tours cover the Emperor's Hall, the library, the treasury and art collections. The treasury's highlight is the 8th-century Tassilo Chalice. Another highlight is the eight-story Mathematics Tower observatory, completed between 1749 and 1758. It houses collections on astronomy, physics and natural history, and is regarded as one of Europe's earliest high-rise buildings. The grounds also contain a beautiful Baroque fishpond. Tours run at set times (check the official website). The abbey is about 35 km from Linz, roughly 40 minutes by train.
Opening hours
Tours approx. Easter–Oct, several daily (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Wilhering Abbey
- Linz Botanical Garden
- Steyr Old Town
- Musiktheater Linz
- St. Martin's Church
- New Cathedral (Mariendom)
- St. Florian Monastery
- voestalpine Stahlwelt