Millstatt Abbey, Millstatt

Name: Millstatt Abbey
Address: Stiftgasse 1, Millstatt, Austria

#1 among attractions in Millstatt

Top attraction, Monastery, Romanesque architecture

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Millstatt Abbey is a former monastery in Millstatt, Austria. Established by Benedictine monks about 1070, it ranks among the most important Romanesque buildings in the state of Carinthia. The Benedictines were succeeded by the knightly Order of Saint George in 1469 and the Society of Jesus in 1598. ()

Local name: Stift Millstatt Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 46°48'15"N, 13°34'14"E

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Day trips

Millstatt Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Sommeregg, Millstätter See, Schloss Porcia, Stadtparkcenter.

3.1 miNW
Forts and castles, Museum, Restaurant
Burg Sommeregg, Seeboden
79 min walk • Sommeregg is a medieval castle near Seeboden in the Austrian state of Carinthia, Austria. It is situated in the foothills of the Nock Mountains at an altitude of 749 m. During the feudal period, Sommeregg was the seat of the Lord and Burgrave of Sommeregg until 1652.
1.3 miSE
Scenic lake and recreation destination
Millstätter See
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Austria's Carinthia region, Millstätter See is a serene alpine lake that captures the essence of tranquility and natural beauty. This enchanting body of water is the second largest lake in Carinthia and offers a picturesque setting for both...
3.5 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Schloss Porcia, Spittal an der Drau
91 min walk • Schloss Porcia is a castle in Spittal an der Drau, in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It is one of the most significant Renaissance buildings in Austria.
3.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Stadtparkcenter, Spittal an der Drau
97 min walk • Stadtpark Center Spittal is an inner-city shopping center in Spittal an der Drau, in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It opened in April 2006 after nearly a year of construction and houses 40 stores and food outlets, as well as a Cineplexx cinema.
1.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Egelsee
37 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Austria, Egelsee is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This small, natural lake is located near the town of Krems in Lower Austria and is known for its clear, peat-brown waters that are surrounded...
4 miW
46°47'34"N • 13°29'12"E
Drautalperle, Spittal an der Drau
103 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
5.3 miW
Forts and castles
Burgruine Ortenburg, Baldramsdorf
136 min walk • Ortenburg Castle is a ruined mediaeval castle located in Baldramsdorf, in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It is located on the northern slope of Mt. Goldeck, part of the Gailtal Alps, above the Drava valley at a height of 740 m.
2.9 miS
Forts and castles
Burgruine Rothenthurn
73 min walk • Rothenthurn is a castle in the municipality of Spittal an der Drau in Carinthia, Austria.
3.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Komödienspiele Porcia, Spittal an der Drau
91 min walk • Komödienspiele Porcia is an annual festival of drama in the tradition of the commedia dell'arte. It is held each summer at Porcia Castle in the Austrian town of Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia.
~80 ftE
46°48'15"N • 13°34'15"E
Stiftsmuseum, Millstatt
1 min walk • Museum
2.7 miNW
46°49'57"N • 13°31'49"E
Bonsaimuseum, Seeboden
70 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Park