Stift Admont - Bibliothek und Museum

110% worth the drive from Vienna! Admont Abbey Library is so breathtaking in person that no photo could do it justice. Every inch is stunning from the floor to the ceiling. I'm not surprised it's called the 8th wonder of the world by some. The other attractions at the Abbey were very interesting (my family particularly enjoyed the science exhibits), and the grounds were relaxing and beautifully maintained. Best of all crowds were practically non-existent compared to other cultural attractions in major cities in Europe. I would consider this a hidden gem 💎💎💎

I have been wanting to see this Library and the grounds for nearly 20 years. And finally had the opportunity. Ohhhh it is stunningly beautiful, and the story of its founding and survival from the fire is amazing. The natural history Museum and the Church and the entire town are absolutely a must see. Vielen Dank für alles !

It was included in the summercard. Amazing experience, but is not just the bibliothek, are 2 floors, with different types of museums. Loved it

The Admont Abbey Library in Austria is a Baroque masterpiece built in 1776. It is the world’s largest monastic library.The monastery's entire library collection consists of around 200,000 volumes, including manuscripts and rare books. It's a hidden gem for lovers of history and books.

It is such a beautiful library! It is straight out of a fairytale! I would recommend visiting it. The tickets for 2 people were about 48€

What a gem! It is definitely worth to take a guided tour and get to know all about the library and its hidden corners.

Perhaps we’ve not read the right guide books but I was unaware of this Abbey until we looked for a place to break up our journey from Hallstatt to Graz, and this popped up on Google Maps. And what a find - the library is one of the great sights of Europe with a stunning collection of frescoes above a classic monastery library. The other museum and gallery rooms are impressive, as is the rebuilt abbey. There’s free parking on site, a restaurant, and a number of cafes a short distance away in the attached village. A fantastic stop on any drive across Austria.

I have waited at least a decade to lay my eyes on this library. walking in I teared up. I wish I could have stayed longer to soak it in. Hopefully I will make it back one day.