Mikl-Leitner leads the board of trustees: 15 million for Abbey Lilienfeld!

Mikl-Leitner leads the board of trustees: 15 million for Abbey Lilienfeld!

With a festive start, the constituent meeting of the board of trustees began to restore the Lilienfeld Abbey on July 1, 2025. Under the chair of Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, numerous representatives gathered: inside from politics, church and culture in the preline hall. The aim of this initiative is nothing less than the preservation of Austria's largest medieval monastery complex, which has existed since 1202. According to MEINDEIST should be preserved for future generations.

The pen faces an enormous challenge: A gap to necessary investments requires extensive restoration work. The support comes from various directions, including from the municipality of Lilienfeld and the support association "Friends of the Cistercian Abbey Lilienfeld", as in another report by Stift-lilienfeld.at emphasized. This collaboration is essential for the upcoming measures that range from the renovation of the facades in the church and prelate courtyard to the renovation of the Federal Real Hydics.

big plans for the future

An impressive investment package of a good 15 million euros is being planned. A monument-friendly renovation of the port building and numerous infrastructure renovations are planned. In his explanations, Abbot Pius Maurer emphasized the responsibility of the community for this retention, and Mayor Manuel Aichberger also enjoyed the “Freudentag” for the region. On this day he emphasized the need for a sustainable future for the pen.

The first construction phase of the extensive restoration work is planned for the years 2025 to 2027. The facades, windows and roofs of the church and prelate courtyard are restored. The church yard not only plays an important role as the main entrance to the basilica, but also as a place for cultural events that enrich social life around the pen.

a tourist highlight

The Lilienfeld Abbey not only develops into a place of intellectual renewal, but also into an important tourist magnet within Via Sacra and the cultural route via Habsburg. The forecast for the overnight stays in 2024 and 2025 is 168,000, and new family -friendly offers are expected to increase. Visitors can also look forward to a diverse program that includes both spiritual and cultural aspects.

like bda.gv.at , the Federal Monument Office is supported by these restorations. Your expertise in monument preservation helps to set standards for the various restoration work and formulate sustainable goals. This interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial in order to properly preserve the legacy of the pen and at the same time open new perspectives for the region.

The group that takes care of the restoration will consist of numerous regional specialist companies that have set themselves the task of protecting the cultural and historical substance of the pen and at the same time securing jobs. An economic engine that triggers 5 million euros annually in investments and secures 500 jobs should not be underestimated here.