Abbeys & Monasteries

Zisterzienserabtei Stift Heiligenkreuz

Contact & Informations

2532 Heiligenkreuz im Wienerwald
Markgraf-Leopold-Platz 1

+43 2258 87030
+43 2258 87031 14

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SALVETE – WELCOME!

Heiligenkreuz Abbey in the Vienna Woods is a “Place of Strength” (Pope Benedict XVI)

Heiligenkreuz Abbey is the mystical heart of the Vienna Woods

Heiligenkreuz Abbey is a harmony of nature and culture

Heiligenkreuz Abbey is a unity of the Middle Ages and Baroque

Heiligenkreuz Abbey is a symphony of history and spirituality

Heiligenkreuz Abbey is a lively Cistercian abbey with 81 monks,a university of pontifical right, has two priories, 21 parishes, supervises the Priest Seminary Leopoldinum, supports a monastery foundation project in Sri Lanka and much more
Heiligenkreuz Abbey was founded in 1133 by St. Leopold, on the advice of his son, Blessed Otto von Freising. Heiligenkreuz has continually existed since its foundation.

Highlights

Patent portae – magis cor! Our doors are open – our hearts even more so!

The monks have become world-famous for their singing, their “chants”, and have released a number of CDs.

Take part in our choral prayer:

Daily:

05.15 Vigils

06.00 Lauds (Morning Prayers)

12.00 Terz and Sext (Noon Prayers)

18.00 Vespers

19.45 Complete with Salve Regina

Monday – Saturday: 06:20 Holy Mass

Sundays & public holidays: 09:30 Solemn Latin Mass in Gregorian Chant

Infrastructure

Monastery Shop
Monastery Inn (Klostergasthof)
Wheelchair Accessible (but not for electric wheelchairs)

Opening Times

OPEN DAILY!
The guided tours mentioned here take place every day, also on every public holiday!
The indicated opening hours are valid for every day of the year.

There are only 2 exceptions:
– Good Friday: 07:30 – 15:00
– Christmas Eve (24 December): 07:30 – 15:00