Neustift Monastery

During the baroque era and in the 16th century during the Turkish threat the monastery had to undergo numerous extensions and refurbishments. In fact, the monastery in Eisacktal has become increasingly rich with art-historically important objects in the course of the years.

The late baroque collegiate church “Zu Unseren Lieben Frau”, the Gothic cloister, the comprehensive library or the Pinacoteca are only some of the examples. Worth seeing are also the miracle fountain in the courtyard, which displays the monastery as the eighth wonder of the world, as well as the grave of Oswald of Wolkenstein, a famous South Tyrolean minnesinger.

However, arts and culture lovers are not the only ones to appreciate Neustift. Wine connoisseurs have to be mentioned too. Neustift is one of the most significant vineries, as it also owns a few vineyards in the environs of Girlan in Southern South Tyrol. Sylvaner, Müller-Thurgau and Kerner are some of the bets wines. A corresponding offer is to be found at the collegiate vinery and in the wine tavern.

Guided tours of the monastery are available by prior arrangement from Monday to Friday at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Guided tours of the vineyard with wine tasting are available by prior arrangement from Monday to Friday at 4 p.m. and on Saturdays at 2.30 p.m.
Visits with an audio guide are possible during opening hours without prior arrangement.
The abbey garden is open from May to October, Monday to Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Further information:

Augustinian Abbey of Neustift
Stiftstraße 1, 39040 Neustift/Vahrn
+39 0472 694 951
booking@kloster-neustift.it