Stift Geras
Premonstratensian abbey in the Waldviertel with a Marble Hall and unrestored Troger fresco, Imperial Rooms, vedute paintings and the Herb Priest gallery.
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Om museet
Geras Abbey is regarded as having been founded in 1153. Count Ulrich II of Pernegg brought Premonstratensians from the Moravian monastery of Želiv to the borderland; originally a double foundation with a convent of nuns was planned, which ultimately settled in nearby Pernegg. From the beginning the canons served numerous parishes in the surrounding area and were important employers in the region.
As a monastery on the border, Geras was repeatedly occupied, plundered or burned down over the centuries, from the Hussites and Swedes to the troops of the 20th century. After the Thirty Years' War only a few canons were living in the ruins, and they began the reconstruction. In the 18th century the complex was given its Baroque appearance; beneath the stucco marble of the abbey church, however, the pillars of the Romanesque basilica still remain. Since 1953 the church has held the title of Basilica minor.
For visitors, the abbey opens its exhibition area during the season: the Marble Hall with a ceiling fresco by Paul Troger that has never been restored, the Imperial Rooms, the Vedute Hall with large-format views of the monastery from the early 18th century, and a gallery on the Herb Priest Hermann Josef Weidinger and the Blessed Jakob Kern. Guided tours also take in the basilica, cloister, sacristy, library and prelature. Since 2025 the Herb Priest Centre has been based in Geras, with a monastery shop, herbal workshop and medicinal herb garden.
Højdepunkter
- Marble Hall with unrestored ceiling fresco by Paul Troger
- Vedute Hall with views of the monastery from the early 18th century
- Abbey basilica with Romanesque core and miraculous image
- Gallery on Herb Priest Weidinger and the Blessed Jakob Kern
- Monastic medicinal herb garden and herb shop
Permanente udstillinger
- Vedutensaal – Large-format oil paintings show the monastery and its surroundings at the beginning of the 18th century from a bird's-eye view.
- Flurgalerie: Kräuterpfarrer Hermann Josef Weidinger und seliger Jakob Kern – Gallery on two formative figures of the abbey, the well-known Herb Priest and the canon Jakob Kern, whose remains rest in the abbey church.
- Grundlagt
- 1153
- Ejer
- Prämonstratenserchorherrenstift Geras
Entrépriser & rabatter
| Voksne | 10 € |
|---|---|
| Nedsat pris | 9 €Seniors and holders of discount cards |
| Børn og unge | 4 €Tour fee for children up to 18 years included in admission |
| Pensionister | 9 € |
| Personer med handicap | 6,50 €ledsager gratis · For people with disabilities |
| Grupper (fra 20 pers.) | 7 € pr. personfrom 20 full-paying people; with tour €9 per person; groups under 20 people (minimum 4) flat rate €180 including tour, registration at least 2 weeks in advance |
| Familier | 22 €2 adults and up to 3 children aged 7 to 18 |
| Surcharge for tour | 5 €included for children up to 18 |
Free admission once with the Niederösterreich-CARD.
Tilgængelighed
- Delvis kørestolsvenlig
- Elevator
- Handicaptoilet
- Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
- Servicehunde tilladt
- Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
- Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger
Insofar as heritage protection permits, accessible features have been installed: the exhibition rooms can be reached by lift, the abbey basilica via a ramp with a companion. Wheelchair-accessible toilet available; guide dogs for the blind are welcome in all areas. Information at +43 2912 3450.
Børn og familie
Museet har ikke offentliggjort oplysninger om dette.
Transport & parkering
Med offentlig transport
By the Franz-Josefs-Bahn to Hötzelsdorf-Geras (10 km away), or by train to Retz and onward by bus to Geras; the bus stop is directly in front of the abbey. From May to October the Reblaus-Express also runs from Retz to Geras.
I bil
Parkering muligt
Parking directly next to the abbey (unmarked spaces).
Service & spisesteder
- Museumsbutik
Monastery and herb shop with herbal workshop and demonstration production (Hauptstraße 2).
Arrangementer & udlejning
Museet har ikke offentliggjort oplysninger om dette.
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| Rundvisninger | ja · varighed ca. 1,5 t. |
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| Audioguide | ja |
| Godt at vide | Tours from May to October Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m., Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., on weekends and public holidays additionally at 1:15 p.m. (also in Czech). The meeting point is the monastery and herb shop; registration 15 minutes before the start or online. Without a tour, the ceremonial staircase, Marble Hall, Imperial Rooms, corridor gallery, Vedute Hall and Columned Hall are accessible; with a tour also the basilica, cloister, sacristy, library and prelature. Audio guide texts free of charge via the Hearonymus app. For groups, additional tours of the medicinal herb garden, basilica and fishery are available. |
