Neukloster Monastery

Neukloster Monastery is a Cistercian compound in Wiener Neustadt built around a large courtyard with Gothic structures. Inside are a theater, dining hall, and expansive library, along with rooms displaying art and objects collected over centuries.

Emperor Frederick III founded the monastery in 1444, bringing Cistercian monks from Rein Abbey to establish the religious community. Over the centuries, the place grew into a center of learning and art collection.

The collections throughout the monastery reveal how the monks expressed their passion for knowledge and art. Today you can see paintings, historical objects, and natural specimens everywhere, telling the story of the residents' scholarly pursuits.

The monastery is located at Neuklostergasse 1 and is accessible through guided tours that include the tomb of Eleanor of Portugal. It is best to check ahead for current visiting conditions and tour availability before your trip.

A historic performance of Mozart's Requiem took place here in 1793 in the monastery church during a Requiem Mass, one of the first performances outside Vienna. This reveals the place's cultural importance that went well beyond its role as a religious site.