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Kremsmünster Benedictine Abbey Since 777, a monastic community has lived, prayed, and worked at Kremsmünster Benedictine Abbey. Today, 39 monks strive to implement the precepts of the 1500-year-old Rule of Saint Benedict in the 21st century. The abbey is primarily a place of spiritual life, which finds diverse expression: in the liturgy, as a spiritual center for its parishes, and in its commitment to culture and education through the high school and the monastic collections. Furthermore, the abbey is also an important economic enterprise and employer. The Benedictine spirit should be palpable everywhere, as Benedict writes in the chapter on the monastery's craftsmen: "That in all things God may be glorified." (RB 57:9) Even the founder of the order, Benedict, assumed that monks could work and support themselves. The abbey thus offers a variety of businesses and products: Garden center, winery, monastery shop, forestry operation, event venue & rentals The observatory: A universe in miniature The view of the night sky has always fascinated humankind. For centuries, celestial phenomena were observed in the observatory. Today, the impressive telescopes can be admired as exhibits in the Natural History Museum. Even a sextant belonging to Johannes Kepler and a valuable collection of globes fascinate visitors in the astronomy hall. Weather records are still actively kept in the weather chamber of the tower. The continuous series of measurements, dating back to 1762, is of great importance for climate research today. The library: The library is a central space for a monastery, as reading and studying are inextricably linked to monastic life. Over the centuries, the monks in Kremsmünster have not only studied the Bible and theology, but have also collected books from a wide variety of fields of knowledge. Today the library comprises around 230,000 volumes.

Gschwendt Castle is located in the Gries district of the market town of Neuhofen an der Krems and today houses the Upper Austrian State Retirement and Nursing Home. All that remains of the former splendor of the complex are the monumental gatehouse, the manor house (opposite), built in 1682, the hunter's lodge, and the gardener's house. The actual castle complex has disappeared. Those interested in learning more about the history of the castle can do so here: https://www.burglosenstein.at/index.php/schloss-gschwendt.html

Private castle, unfortunately no access, but very nice to look at.

Very lovingly designed roundabout!👍

The castle is surrounded by a pond on all four sides. A stone bridge with a Nepomuk statue leads to the castle. A projecting corner turret can be seen at one corner. The back is surmounted by a mighty tower with an onion roof. There are open arcades with granite columns on both the ground floor and first floor. To the left of the tower there is an open terrace with a granite balustrade on the first floor. There are a number of stone figures in the surrounding castle park

Well-preserved moated castle

great guest garden, great food, friendly service

Very nice pen. The observatory is also worth a visit. And you can eat well in the Stiftsschank.