Family Offers for Children
At Lilienfeld Abbey, history comes alive for children: through play and using all their senses, young visitors immerse themselves in the world of the monks. Whether trying on a monk’s robe, writing like they did in the Middle Ages, or making exciting discoveries in the monastery—here, learning becomes an adventure for the whole family.
Our special programs for children invite you to explore the abbey in a unique way and share unforgettable moments together.
Discover, marvel, and experience together
Our special programs for children invite you to explore the abbey in a unique way and share unforgettable moments together.
Discover, marvel, and experience together
Amazement and laughter Offers for children and families
A special offer for families with children who would like to embark together on an exciting journey of discovery through the Cistercian Abbey of Lilienfeld. Through fun and interactive activities, both young and old will learn interesting facts about the monks’ lives, the abbey’s history, and its hidden treasures.
Includes: Guided tour of the house, writing room, photo station
Duration: approx. 60 min.
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Includes: Guided tour of the house, writing room, photo station
- Adults € 14,-
- Seniors € 12,-
- Children & Teens (from 6 to 17 years, Schoolchildren and college students) € 7,-
Duration: approx. 60 min.
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Middle Ages!
Experience the monastery’s history come to life—with hands-on activities, learning, and wonder!
Includes:
Guided tour of the monastery, trying on a habit, voting in the chapter house, scriptorium, puzzle rally, photo station
(Duration: 60 minutes)
Minimum of 8 children.
Content:
One special highlight is the medieval scriptorium. Here, children learn how monks wrote books by hand with quill and ink centuries ago, long before the invention of the printing press. They get to try for themselves just how laborious—and yet fascinating—the process of copying and decorating manuscripts once was.
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Experience the monastery’s history come to life—with hands-on activities, learning, and wonder!
Includes:
Guided tour of the monastery, trying on a habit, voting in the chapter house, scriptorium, puzzle rally, photo station
(Duration: 60 minutes)
- Children EUR 7,-
- Accompanying adult: Free
Minimum of 8 children.
Content:
One special highlight is the medieval scriptorium. Here, children learn how monks wrote books by hand with quill and ink centuries ago, long before the invention of the printing press. They get to try for themselves just how laborious—and yet fascinating—the process of copying and decorating manuscripts once was.
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(for school groups and children ages 10 and up)
Experience monastery history come to life—get involved, learn, and be amazed!
Includes: Guided tour of the building, scriptorium, photo station
Inhalt:
In unserem Schreibstuben-Workshop tauchen Kinder in die faszinierende Welt des mittelalterlichen Schreibens ein. Gemeinsam entdecken wir wie Mönche vor vielen Jahrhunderten Texte, Bücher und wertvolle Handschriften hergestellt haben, ganz ohne Drucker, Computer oder Kopierer.
(Duration: 90 minutes)
Children EUR 7,-
Accompanying adult Free
Schedule: The Scriptorium Workshop is offered year-round upon request at the reception desk. Minimum of 8 children.
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Experience monastery history come to life—get involved, learn, and be amazed!
Includes: Guided tour of the building, scriptorium, photo station
Inhalt:
In unserem Schreibstuben-Workshop tauchen Kinder in die faszinierende Welt des mittelalterlichen Schreibens ein. Gemeinsam entdecken wir wie Mönche vor vielen Jahrhunderten Texte, Bücher und wertvolle Handschriften hergestellt haben, ganz ohne Drucker, Computer oder Kopierer.
(Duration: 90 minutes)
Children EUR 7,-
Accompanying adult Free
Schedule: The Scriptorium Workshop is offered year-round upon request at the reception desk. Minimum of 8 children.
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Children's Birthday Party at Lilienfeld Abbey
A birthday you’ll never forget! At Lilienfeld Abbey, children can celebrate their special day in a fun and exciting way. Together with friends, they’ll embark on a journey of discovery through the monastery, solve little puzzles, listen to stories from times long past, and even get to write with a quill and ink in the scriptorium, just like the monks.
Afterward, there’s time for a little birthday snack in the abbey courtyard or in the park, where the children can run around and enjoy nature.
An unforgettable experience for curious explorers!
The program is tailored to the children’s ages (recommended for ages 7 and up).
Please contact the reception desk to arrange and book.
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Afterward, there’s time for a little birthday snack in the abbey courtyard or in the park, where the children can run around and enjoy nature.
An unforgettable experience for curious explorers!
The program is tailored to the children’s ages (recommended for ages 7 and up).
Please contact the reception desk to arrange and book.
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Children's playground
While there isn’t a traditional playground at Lilienfeld Abbey, the spacious abbey grounds offer a genuine opportunity to experience nature.
Here, children and adults can explore the diverse flora and fauna together, observe the changing seasons, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the abbey grounds.
Here, children and adults can explore the diverse flora and fauna together, observe the changing seasons, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the abbey grounds.