Kollegiatstift Eisgarn, Gothic monastery in Eisgarn, Austria.

Kollegiatstift Eisgarn is a former collegiate foundation for six canons and a provost, established in 1330 in the northern Waldviertel. Its church, first documented in 1294, preserves only traces of Romanesque fabric; the present structure is Gothic. The complex includes the provost's church, the provost's court, and the building at Stiftsplatz 9, now owned by the market town.

Johann von Klingenberg, Count of Litschau, enlarged a small Marian church in 1330 and, with the Bishop of Passau's consent, founded a collegiate foundation for six canons and a provost. In 1357 Albero von Puchheim was confirmed as hereditary advocate and second founder, with the right to present the provost and canons; the foundation was also required to employ a schoolmaster. The provost's seat was suppressed by Bishop Klaus Küng in 2009, leaving a real provostry.

The provosts of Eisgarn sat as members of the Lower Austrian estates until 1918, representing the secular clergy with a seat and vote in the Landhaus; only the title of Lower Austrian Prelate remains. Since 2009 the collegiate chapter has been suppressed, leaving a real provostry without a chapter, and the provost is an honorary title appointed by the diocesan bishop.

The monastery is located in the center of Eisgarn and easily accessible from the main square in front of it. Keep in mind that this is an active religious site, so respect any services or community activities taking place.

The monastery houses one of the oldest schools in Lower Austria, established during its early years as an educational institution serving generations of students. This educational role is an overlooked chapter of its broader social impact.