City: Lower Austria
Top Things to do in Lower Austria
Top Hotels in Lower Austria
Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Lower Austria, Austria
Lower Austria (German: Niederösterreich, pronounced [ˈniːdɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Czech: Dolní Rakousy; Slovak: Dolné Rakúsko) is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna has not officially been part of Lower Austria since 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.612 million people, it is the largest state in Austria, and in terms of population second only to the federal state of Vienna.
Restaurants in Lower Austria
1. Kirche St. Michael
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Pfarrkirche Drasenhofen
3. Pfarre Maria Gugging und Maria Lourdes Grotte im Wienerwald
4. Altstadt von Stein
5. Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
„Stift Heiligenkreuz“, which means the „Abbey of Heiligenkreuz“, is a beautiful and living Cistercian monastery, close to Vienna, the capital of Austria. Stift Heiligenkreuz is the second-oldest Cistercian monastery in the world and the oldest continuously active and inhabited one, now full of young vocations. In September 2007 it was blessed by an official visit by Pope Benedict XVI. Stift Heiligenkreuz, peacefully situated in the middle of the „Wienerwald“, the Vienna woods, is one of the most beautiful medieval monasteries in the world. It was founded in 1133 by St. Leopold III of the House of Babenberg. Currently the monastery has 105 members, 18 affiliated parishes and a Pontifical Theological Academy (founded 1802) with more than 3 students.
Reviewed By zdaati
Realy great and is a living cisterian monastery, second oldest. It was open but with no tours due to covid. You can park inside and the church is great. The whole area is very iteresting to walk around and enjoy. It is roughly only 30 minutrs drive from vienna is very worthfull to visit.
6. Benediktinerstift Goettweig
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By K8097RBgeorger
Visited this Abby as a side excursion on a Viking Cruise, Located on a prominent hill enabling spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, this history rich site is run by 30 monks. They all work in surrounding villages as parish priests in addition to their duties running the Abby. The Abby is a collection of buildings, most all rebuilt several times following wars. The monks grow wine, which we were able to sample. Our tour included ascending the grand staircase and viewing glorious frescos on the ceilings. Well kept grounds make this an enjoyable tour. The Abby can be seen from the Danube as tours traverse the waterway.
