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Altenburg Abbey

Altenburg, Austria

History

A Benedictine abbey with a Baroque library and a painted crypt, usually far quieter than Melk. Its gardens are open in summer.

Nearest town
Altenburg, Austria
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.6458, 15.5942

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

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and 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

  • Seecamping KrumauCampsite
    12 km from Altenburg Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz EggenburgMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Altenburg Abbey · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Amethystwelt MaissauMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Altenburg Abbey · 4 pitches
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  • Camping OttensteinCampsite
    21 km from Altenburg Abbey · 90 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz LichtenfelsCampsite
    21 km from Altenburg Abbey
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  • Seecamping LangauCampsite
    24 km from Altenburg Abbey
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All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Altenburg Abbey?

Altenburg Abbey is in Altenburg, Austria, at GPS 48.6458, 15.5942. It is about 5 km from Horn.

Can you camp near Altenburg Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Festgelände Horn, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Altenburg Abbey?

Altenburg Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kamptal and Waldviertel: castles beyond the Wachau.

What is there to see near Altenburg Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rosenburg Castle (4 km), Dürnstein (28 km), Rappottenstein Castle (41 km) and Melk Abbey (50 km).

When is the best time to visit Altenburg Abbey?

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