Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold, Benedictine monastery in Sankt Gerold, Austria
Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold is a monastery complex featuring a baroque church, chapel, and underground chamber set in the Vorarlberg Alps. The grounds include meadows and forest surrounding the buildings, creating a rural religious setting.
The site was founded in the 10th century and operated as a working Benedictine community for centuries. In 1958 it became a religious education and retreat center, marking a major shift in its purpose.
The site houses several organs built by master craftsmen, which fill the church interior with sound during services and events. Music remains woven into the rhythm of daily life here.
The site offers lodging with various room types, including accessible accommodations, and has a restaurant serving local food. Since the grounds are spread out across meadows and forest, comfortable walking shoes help when exploring the area.
The monastery forest contains a walking path with sensory stations and a labyrinth that visitors can explore on foot. This unusual addition brings a contemporary interactive element to the traditional religious setting.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
