Erlebnisticket Museum at St. Paul Abbey: The combined ticket for train and Carinthia’s cultural treasure trove
Carinthia/St. Paul
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the museum at St Paul’s Abbey and discover two extraordinary exhibitions and an exciting puzzle journey for children. The ÖBB Erlebnisticket makes traveling to the Museum at St. Paul Abbey even easier: The Erlebnisticket offers you rail travel and admission at a reduced combined price. Enjoy some culture at your leisure!
How the Erlebnisticket Museum at St. Paul Abbey works
The Erlebnisticket makes planning your next trip super easy: You can combine your train journey with admission and book them together. Not only does this save you time, but you also get a discounted price. That means you don't have to worry about getting there and can just enjoy your stay.
Step-by-step to the Erlebnisticket
Add travelers and discounts
Enter the desired date
Select the time and departure station for the outward journey
Select a suitable connection for the return journey
Select a ticket category
See price advantage
Arrive/depart and enjoy the experience
Your services included in the Erlebnisticket
Arrival/Departure by train (ÖBB/DB) to St. Paul im Lavanttal station, continue with regional bus to St. Paul im Lavanttal Stift
Admission to the museum at St. Paul’s Abbey, including the library, the main exhibition and the special exhibition
Your advantages with the Erlebnisticket:
Less planning effort: The Erlebnisticket combines all the necessary tickets in one practical bundle. This means you only need to book once and still save money without having to laboriously compare all the offers.
Even cheaper travel with the Sparschiene: If you book early, you can take advantage of the ÖBB Sparschiene offers and secure particularly inexpensive rail connections. The best thing is that the Experience Ticket also offers an additional discount on the cheaper tickets.
Museum at St. Paul’s Abbey – experiencing culture made easy
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Museum at St. Paul’s Abbey and discover two extraordinary exhibitions from 1 May to 31 October 2026:
“Carinthia’s Treasury – A Universe of Knowledge”
“Woman:Power:Art – A Girl’s Whim or a Masterpiece?”
Main exhibition: “Carinthia’s Treasury – A Universe of Knowledge”
Experience a spectacular journey through European history:
Precious manuscripts – some dating back to the 5th century – recount the great moments of humanity. Gold, silver and precious stones reflect the wealth of bygone eras and a deep connection to creation.
Encounter:
the oldest book in Austria, the Ambrosius Codex from the 5th century
impressive art treasures from the monastery's treasury from the Middle Ages to modern times
Masterpieces by Dürer, Rubens and Rembrandt
one of Johannes Gutenberg's first printed works, the Missale Speciale abbreviatum (1450)
Special exhibition: "Woman:power:art - girlish whim or masterpiece?"
A powerful tribute to female artists whose works have long been underappreciated.
Experience the impressive works of:
Olga Holzhausen
Margarethe Martiny-Holzhausen
Elisabeth-Charlotte Martiny
The exhibition explores:
women’s journey into the modern era
their courage and creative strength
their struggle for recognition in the arts, science and society
“Woman:Power:Art” brings to light what has long been overlooked – and celebrates female creativity as a significant force in cultural history.
Special museum experiences in 2026
Look forward to exclusive events and special tours:
Exclusive tours with the museum director
Fantastic Friday - a night full of magic and stories
Fantastic Friday 2.0 - the goblins of Columbus
Night at the Museum – who will solve the mystery?
An exciting children's catalog awaits young explorers, inviting them on a puzzle journey through the museum. Whoever finds the answer can pick up a gift in the store!
Opening hours
Until 31 October 2026: Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10 am to 5 pm Closed: Monday and Tuesday (except on public holidays)
Please check with the museum at St. Paul’s Abbey directly for exact closing times and opening hours.
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Image rights and sources Aerial view of St. Paul's Abbey (c)Benediktinerstift St. Paul; Library (c)Benediktinerstift St. Paul; Museum cellar (c)Benediktinerstift St. Paul; Hemisphere room (c)Benediktinerstift St. Paul