Stams Abbey
Summer A Cistercian abbey from 1273 in the Inn Valley
Inn valley
Stams
The Cistercian abbey of Stift Stams in the Upper Inn Valley
Stams lies at about 672 m in the Upper Inn Valley, south of the Inn, between Telfs and Innsbruck. The village is known above all for Stift Stams, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1273 by Meinhard II of Görz-Tyrol and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria.
The abbey church, consecrated in 1284, was remodelled in high Baroque style between 1729 and 1733, with rich stucco and a large high altar in the form of a tree of life with 84 sculptures. The Fürstengruft holds members of the Tyrolean ruling house. After a long renovation, a new museum opened in November 2017, with altars, vestments, furniture, paintings and a monastery pharmacy.
The Gothic parish church and the Stamser Steg, a suspension bridge over the Inn from 1935, are also worth seeing. For families Stams is a quiet cultural stop, easy to combine with Telfs or Seefeld; check tours and opening times in advance. A visit usually takes one to two hours. The village itself is quiet; combine it with a walk along the Inn or lunch in Telfs.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 75 min.
- Elevation672 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits culture and history fans and a quiet day trip.
What to see and do
- Stift Stams is a Cistercian abbey founded in 1273.
- The abbey church has Baroque stucco and a high altar shaped as a tree of life with 84 sculptures.
- The Fürstengruft holds members of the Tyrolean ruling house.
- The abbey museum was renewed in November 2017 and shows altars and a monastery pharmacy, among other things.
- The Stamser Steg is a suspension bridge over the Inn from 1935.
From Niederau
About 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl and the A12 past Innsbruck, exit Stams.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
When was Stift Stams founded?
In 1273, by Meinhard II of Görz-Tyrol and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria, as a burial place for the Tyrolean princes.
Is there a museum in Stift Stams?
Yes, the renewed museum rooms opened in November 2017. Check opening times and tours in advance.
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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