Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold
Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold, Benedictine monastery in Sankt Gerold, Austria
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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