Augustinian Canons’ Monastery Vorau

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Vorau 1, 8250 Vorau
+43 3337 2351
pforte@stift-vorau.at
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Region: Eastern Styria

Guided tour times: Jan. 1 to March 30 – see website for dates

April 1 to Oct. 31, Mon-Sat 10, 14 & 16 hrs, Sun & FT 11 hrs (library only) and 14 & 16 hrs

Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 – see website for dates

Church is open during the day.

Genusscard-Benefit

Genusscard service: Guided tour
Possible: from 1 night, 1x per stay

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Suitable for...

for families with children
Handicap-accessible
Open on Sundays and public holidays
Ideal for rainy weather
Suitable for bus groups
all-year

The Vorau Canons’ Monastery, founded in the 12th century, is an important religious center in Styria and is one of the oldest monasteries in Austria. It was run by the Augustinian canons and is known for its impressive baroque architecture and valuable library.

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Stift Vorau – lebendige Geschichte

Nestled in the charming landscape of Joglland, you can immerse yourself in the history of the canons at the Augustinian Canons‘ Monastery in Vorau. From just one overnight stay at a GenussCard partner of your choice, we will take you on a free guided tour. On your trip to Eastern Styria, visit the collegiate church, wander through the library and experience the jewel of the monastery – the impressive sacristy – up close.

Die Bibliothek im Stift Vorau, Oststeiermark, Juwel, Büchersammlung

The Augustinian Chorherrenstift in Vorau

The Augustinian canons are a community of priests whose primary task is pastoral care. Vorau Abbey is the only canons' monastery still in existence in Styria – its foundation dates back to the 12th century.

The center of the abbey complex is the opulent Baroque church. This was rebuilt in the 17th century while retaining the medieval towers. Highlights include the countless frescoes, the gilded sculptures and the particularly magnificent altar. Pure splendor! The world-famous library is home to many thousands of book treasures. The 15th century "Vorau Folk Bible", a UNESCO cultural heritage site, is particularly precious. The sacristy with its impressive frescoes of heaven and hell by the painter Johann Cyriak Hackhofer is considered an artistic jewel of the Augustinian canons' monastery in Vorau. Thanks to the Stiftstaverne in the inner courtyard, your cultural excursion in Styria will also be well catered for.