--- title: Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402000/wilhering-cistercian-abbey-and-church.html" description: The monastery was founded in 1146. After a fire in 1733, the church was rebuilt into the most important rococo church in Austria.Architecture - History - Craftsmanship date: 2024-11-06 modified: 2024-11-06 --- # Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church ======================================= Wilhering, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206147/324BC4CD48CF859103C4DE5510E7ACF8171F48736DDA7963348862628582A88B/wilhering-stift-wilhering-kirche-mit-orgel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206148/930402B14E979901ED1FEE650CF0465937977095144F54D03DE49C1B0D4A5F89/stiftskirche-wilhering.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206150/CDB7B1B8176AA19D82017E76B520B0B84514203603197106FBF26E137F120DC2/stift-wilhering-gemeinde-wilhering-bayer.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ.Tourismus/Fersterer Close copyright [ ![Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church in Wilhering: a richly decorated church interior, dominated by a magnificent organ case. The walls are decorated with detailed frescoes and ornaments, creating an opulent atmosphere. The altarpiece is decorated with further ornate elements. The overall picture conveys an impression of beauty, splendour and spirituality.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206147/324BC4CD48CF859103C4DE5510E7ACF8171F48736DDA7963348862628582A88B/wilhering-stift-wilhering-kirche-mit-orgel.jpg "© OÖ.Tourismus/Fersterer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206147/324BC4CD48CF859103C4DE5510E7ACF8171F48736DDA7963348862628582A88B/wilhering-stift-wilhering-kirche-mit-orgel.jpg) © Open copyright © Straße der Kaiser und Könige Close copyright [ ![Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church in Wilhering: A magnificent, richly decorated ceiling spans a spacious church interior. Numerous elaborately designed pillars and statues frame the aisle, which is lined with pews and leads to the altar at the end of the room. The walls and vaulted ceiling are decorated with lavish, colourful frescoes and ornaments that create a festive, venerable atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206148/930402B14E979901ED1FEE650CF0465937977095144F54D03DE49C1B0D4A5F89/stiftskirche-wilhering.jpg "© Straße der Kaiser und Könige") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206148/930402B14E979901ED1FEE650CF0465937977095144F54D03DE49C1B0D4A5F89/stiftskirche-wilhering.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Wilhering / Bayer / Gemeinde Wilhering / Bayer Close copyright [ ![Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church in Wilhering: A historic building with a high bell tower, surrounded by a lush garden and green spaces. The main building has a magnificent baroque façade with several storeys and striking roof shapes. The building complex appears to be surrounded by a peaceful and idyllic environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206150/CDB7B1B8176AA19D82017E76B520B0B84514203603197106FBF26E137F120DC2/stift-wilhering-gemeinde-wilhering-bayer.jpg "© Gemeinde Wilhering / Bayer / Gemeinde Wilhering / Bayer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206150/CDB7B1B8176AA19D82017E76B520B0B84514203603197106FBF26E137F120DC2/stift-wilhering-gemeinde-wilhering-bayer.jpg) © Open copyright © Stift Wilhering/Brandstätter Close copyright [ ![Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church in Wilhering: An architecturally impressive building with steeples that stands in a snow-covered landscape. The building has a noble, historic façade and is surrounded by a fence. The square in front of the building is also covered in snow.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206149/FC613AE13901D467F6F1D5D3695412FCB2F9C97C61A12B1E6CC07DF4C7CCD243/stift-wilhering-im-winter.jpg "© Stift Wilhering/Brandstätter") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206149/FC613AE13901D467F6F1D5D3695412FCB2F9C97C61A12B1E6CC07DF4C7CCD243/stift-wilhering-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Linzer Straße 4 4073 Wilhering [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Linzer%20Stra%C3%9Fe%204%2C%204073%20Wilhering "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Linzer%20Stra%C3%9Fe%204%2C%204073%20Wilhering "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.32432837941716&lon=14.189947843551634&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The monastery was founded in 1146. After a fire in 1733, the church was rebuilt into the most important rococo church in Austria. ***Architecture - History - Craftsmanship*** The 850-year-old Cistercian monastery has shaped the community in many ways. The interior is decisive for the building's reputation. The effect is based on the harmony of the extremely varied, colorful, picturesque, figurative and ornamental decoration as well as the well thought-out incidence of light. **Registration** zentralverwaltung@stiftwilhering.at Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311-12 Monastery gate Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311-60 [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church** Linzer Straße 4 4073 Wilhering Phone +43 7226 2311 - 12Show no. E-Mail [zentralverwaltung@stiftwilhering.at](#mailto) Web [www.stiftwilhering.at](http://www.stiftwilhering.at "New window") Web [stiftwilhering.at/besucherinfo/](https://stiftwilhering.at/besucherinfo/ "New window") http://www.stiftwilhering.at https://stiftwilhering.at/besucherinfo/ --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilheering-Abbey/110892585629534)--- **Contact person** Abt Reinhold Dessl --- **Legal contact information** Linzer Straße 4 AT-4073 Wilhering abteibuero@stiftwilhering.at http://www.stiftwilhering.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ **Museum, Shop, Cafe - Opening hours** **April - October** Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00 hrs Sundays and public holidays: 09.30 - 17.00 **November - March** Thursday - Saturday: 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Sundays and public holidays: 09.30 - 16.00 Guided tours can be booked at Wilhering Abbey Tel: +43 (07226) 2311-12 or at the municipal office - always open (24/7) - by arrangement - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility - Food and drink available **Service**- Shop - Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information****Museum admission prices** Adults € 6,50 Groups of 8 persons or more and senior citizens € 5,- per person Pupils and students € 4,50 (free in a class group) Family ticket € 13,- per family Children up to 7 years free **Guided tours of the abbey** Guided tour of the abbey (church, cloister, museum, admission included) for groups of 11 or more and by prior arrangement: € 8.50 per person School classes: € 45,- per class for groups of up to 10 people and by prior arrangement: € 90 per group **Sunday tours** 14:15 - 15:15 **Registration requested** Guided tour and admission: € 6,- per person [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for couples **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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