Schlierbach Abbey, Baroque Cistercian monastery in Schlierbach, Austria
Schlierbach Abbey is a Cistercian monastery with baroque architecture set among green meadows in Upper Austria. The limestone walls, prominent bell tower, and light-filled corridors define the complex, which now operates as a museum open to visitors.
The abbey was founded in 1355 by Eberhard von Wallsee as a nuns' convent. Around 1620, Cistercian monks took over and transformed it into a monastery for men.
The church houses an organ built by Valentin Hochleitner starting in 1770, which visitors can still hear during services. The library displays handwritten manuscripts from the 18th century that reflect the monks' scholarly traditions.
The monastery offers guided tours through its spaces and provides dining options at the on-site restaurant. Visitors can watch cheese-making demonstrations and explore the stained glass workshop during their visit.
The monastery runs its own cheese dairy producing varieties like St. Severin, a tradition that continues to this day. It is also home to a recognized stained glass workshop where artisans design and craft colored windows by hand.
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