Step inside Austria's only Trappist monastery — one of just eight licensed Trappist breweries outside Belgium — for a guided tour of the baroque church, a private tasting of the monks' legendary beer and fruit schnapps, and a glimpse into a centuries-old cloistered world most visitors never access.
What to expect
Your guide leads you through the ornate 18th-century Rococo church, one of the finest baroque interiors in Upper Austria. You'll descend to the brewery and distillery where Trappist ales and stone-fruit schnapps are still crafted by the resident monks. The tasting session pairs each brew with its story, terroir, and monastic tradition. The abbey shop lets you take home bottles unavailable anywhere else in the world.
Good to know
The abbey is a 5-minute walk from the Engelhartszell dock — no transfer needed. Pre-book guided tours via the abbey's website as group slots fill quickly. All-aboard is typically early evening on Danube itineraries, so a morning visit is ideal.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Engelhartszell — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.