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Culture in the Wildschönau and surroundings · Summer

Stams Abbey

A Cistercian abbey from 1273 in the Inn Valley

Stams Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1273 by Count Meinhard II of Görz-Tyrol and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria. The abbey church holds the status of basilica minor. The building contains a princes' crypt, a richly decorated pulpit, vault and wall paintings and the well-known Tree of Life altar. Renewed museum rooms have also been open since 2017.

In summer guided tours run on most days; outside the season the offer is much more limited. Check current times beforehand. It is a quiet cultural stop in the Inn Valley, suited to teenagers and adults who enjoy art and history.

Place: Stams

  • AgeSuited to teenagers and adults
  • DurationApprox. 1.5 to 2 hours
  • CostPrices vary; check in advance
  • DistanceApprox. 1 hour 10 min by car
  • SeasonAll year; guided tours mainly June–September
  • LocationStams, Upper Inn Valley

Tips

  • Check guided-tour times beforehand; they are limited outside June to September.
  • Dress appropriately; it is a working monastery.
  • Also see the museum with its renewed rooms.
  • Combine with a visit to Innsbruck or Hall in Tirol.

Practical

Stams is in the Upper Inn Valley, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes by car from Niederau, via the A12 towards Innsbruck and further west (exit Stams/Mötz).

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

When was Stams Abbey founded?

In 1273, by Count Meinhard II of Görz-Tyrol and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria.

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Stay in Niederau Partner

Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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