The Verdun Altar consists of 51 copper panels depicting biblical scenes, originally designed as an ambo for the monastery church.
It is the oldest wine estate in Austria, with continuous production dating back to 1114.
The Austrian Archducal Hat is kept in the monastery’s treasury, rather than in the capital city of Vienna.
Emperor Charles VI commissioned the construction of the monastery's grand facade to emulate the layout of the Escorial palace in Spain.
The monastery is built directly onto the site of the former Roman border fort, Cannabiaca.
It survived the Ottoman sieges of the 16th and 17th centuries, which damaged much of the surrounding region.
Klosterneuburg Monastery is an Augustinian canon monastery founded in 1114 by Margrave Leopold III. The site is world-renowned for the Verdun Altar, a 12th-century masterpiece of enamel work created by Nicholas of Verdun. The architecture is a complex blend of styles, featuring Romanesque foundations, Gothic elements, and a Baroque facade added during the 18th century. It houses an extensive collection of art, historical artifacts, and one of Austria's oldest and largest wine cellars. Visitors can explore the Imperial Apartments, which served as a residence for the Habsburg dynasty. The treasury contains the Austrian Archducal Hat, a symbol of the country's historical sovereignty. The monastery is still an active religious institution with a community of canons overseeing the estate.
The central courtyard providing a symmetrical view of the Baroque exterior facades.
Join a guided tour to access the deep, multi-level wine cellars that are otherwise restricted.
Allow extra time to walk through the monastery gardens, which offer elevated views toward the Danube.
Visit the treasury museum to view the Archducal Hat, as it is the most significant historical relic on display.
Do not rush through the tour; the historical depth of the cellar system and treasury requires substantial time to appreciate.
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Modest dress is required in the church areas; silence is expected in the chapels and cloisters.
