St. Paul’s Abbey rises high above the Lavanttal Valley.

Founded in 1091 on the site of the ancestral castle of the Dukes of Carinthia, Benedictine monks have lived and worked here ever since. The abbey is considered a cultural and spiritual centre of the province, even today. At the heart of the abbey precinct lies a magnificent Romanesque basilica. Affectionately known as the "treasure house of Carinthia", this medieval building represents one the most important Romanesque churches in Austria, and houses some of the finest works of art in Europe. The monastic library is equally famous for its handwritten manuscripts, which date back to the 4th century, and its large of collection paintings and treasures from every epoch. Learn more about the history of European art with a visit to St. Paul’s in the Lavanttal Valley.

Atrium Cafe & Restaurant

This former monastic stables have been converted into a magnificent atrium restaurant. The stylish venue offers the perfect atmosphere for families and tour groups to relax. The restaurant also offers special culinary events such as Knights Banquets and Abbot Banquets. Visitors can select a bottle of wine from the well-stocked monastic cellar or try any of the natural healing products processed by the monks and sold in the monastic chemist shop. Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience either in late Renaissance rooms, or in the sunny garden, where you can rest your weary feet.          

Opening times:

Museum:
Because of construction work due to the exhibition 2009, the museum is closed for this year.

We are looking forward joining us in 2009. 

Museum of Fruit in Falkenhof (Zogglhof):
Always open with advance bookings (+43-664-5202617)

Special features:

Seminars at the monastery. The monastery offers companies, managers and institutions an opportunity to conduct seminars in a unique stylish monastic environment, where dignified thoughts can be exchanged.

Atrium Cafe & Restaurant
Knights Banquets, Abbot Banquets, weddings, family and company festivities can all be celebrated in the magnificent setting of the monastery’s late Renaissance rooms.

Exhibitions:

Special exhibitions held annually

Coming soon:
2009 EUROPA EXHIBITION "The power of word – reflection of monasticism in Europe"
May - October 2009

Events:

Sunday church service:
8:00 am: Erhardikirche
10:00 am: Stiftskirche
18:00 am: Feierliche Vesper

St. Paul’s Abbey in the Lavanttal Valley

A-9470 St. Paul i. Lavanttal
Tel: +43-4357-2019 - 16
Fax: +43-4357-2019 - 15

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