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St. Florian Abbey

St. Florian, Austria

History

A baroque Augustinian abbey south of Linz where Anton Bruckner was organist and is buried beneath his great organ. Guided tours show the library, the imperial rooms and the crypt.

Nearest town
St. Florian, Austria
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.2078, 14.3786

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Campingplatz PichlingerseeCampsite
    3 km from St. Florian Abbey
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
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  • Camping Ausee für Mobilheime und CaravansMotorhome stopover
    5 km from St. Florian Abbey · 20 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
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  • Zeltplatz AuseeCampsite
    5 km from St. Florian Abbey · 30 pitches
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  • Camping Au an der DonauCampsite
    15 km from St. Florian Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping am FlussCampsite
    17 km from St. Florian Abbey · 50 pitches
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  • HofmühleMotorhome stopover
    21 km from St. Florian Abbey · 48 pitches
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All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is St. Florian Abbey?

St. Florian Abbey is in St. Florian, Austria, at GPS 48.2078, 14.3786. It is about 11 km from Mauthausen.

Can you camp near St. Florian Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Pichlingersee, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass St. Florian Abbey?

St. Florian Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Danube through Upper Austria: Passau to Melk.

What is there to see near St. Florian Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mauthausen Memorial (11 km), Pöstlingberg (16 km), Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint (44 km) and Maria Taferl Basilica (58 km).

When is the best time to visit St. Florian Abbey?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)