Millstatt: Abbey, Cloister and Lake
Romanesque art and summer life on Lake Millstatt
- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour shows you Millstatt on Lake Millstatt, Carinthia's deepest lake, with its former Benedictine abbey. The Romanesque cloister, church portal and lakeside promenade make it one of the loveliest spots in Upper Carinthia.
Millstatt Abbey was founded in the 11th century as a Benedictine monastery and later passed to the Order of St. George and then to the Jesuits. Its best-known features are the Romanesque cloister with finely carved columns and the west portal of the church with figures and mythical beasts.
Your guide explains the stories hidden in the stone and talks about the large Last Judgment fresco in the church. Then you head down to the shore, where villas and bathhouses recall 19th-century summer life. At more than 140 meters, Lake Millstatt is the deepest lake in Carinthia.
This is a private tour: just your own group, your pace and plenty of time for questions. Our licensed guides are happy to adjust the focus to your interests before the day.
Highlights
- The Romanesque cloister
- The west portal with figures and beasts
- The Last Judgment fresco
- The Order of St. George and the Jesuits
- Lakeside promenade and villas
The route
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1Abbey courtyard
Founding and changing orders.
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2Cloister
Romanesque columns and capitals.
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3Abbey church
Portal and frescoes.
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4Lake promenade
Summer life on Carinthia's deepest lake.
Who this tour is for
Art lovers, vacationers in Upper Carinthia and touring groups.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the abbey museum are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
How deep is Lake Millstatt?
At its deepest point Lake Millstatt is more than 140 meters deep, making it the deepest lake in Carinthia. It still reaches pleasant swimming temperatures in summer.
