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from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 52 €
Appartement Hotel Gurnatsch
Ferienwohnung | Vals in Eisacktal
from 75 €
Pension Sonnenhof
Familiar atmosphere | Meransen in the Eisacktal
from 96 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
Wellness hotel | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 110 €
Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof
Wellness hotel | Vals in Eisacktal
from 220 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
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from 122 €
Hotel & SPA RESORT Majestic
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
from 135 €
Hotel Edelweiss
Holiday paradise | Meransen in Eisacktal
from 181 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
from 80 €
Hotel Tonnerhof
Dreamlike natural landscape | Ratschings in Eisacktal
from 124 €
Naturhotel Rainer
Hiking Hotel | Ratschings in Eisacktal
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran

Säben Monastery

The former Benedictine Abbey on Mt. Säben near Klausen is a popular landmark in South Tyrol and lies high above Eisacktal valley.

Mt. Säbener Berg with several churches and the former monastery is a place steeped in history. Säben was already inhabited in the Neolithic Age and later an important early Christian centre developed here from a late Roman settlement. The bishop resided here until the transfer of the episcopal seat to Brixen around the year 960. Säben Castle remained an episcopal fortress and administrative centre for the southern areas of the Brixen diocese for several centuries afterwards.

Churches & Monastery

In 1686, a new monastery was built on Mount Säben. A few years later, it was elevated to the status of an abbey and housed Benedictine nuns until it was abandoned in 2021. Archaeological and historical documentation is available in both the Liebfrauen Church and the Sacred Cross Church on Mt. Säbener Berg. Both churches and also the Chapel of Grace are freely accessible to visitors during opening hours. The former monastery and the convent church, on the other hand, cannot currently be visited.

Only accessible on foot

Säben Monastery is located in an imposing position above the town of Klausen and can be seen from far away. From the historic centre of Klausen you can walk along the Way of the Cross or the promenade up to the churches and the monastery. If you combine both paths, you make a short circular hike and are rewarded with diverse views of Eisacktal valley and the surrounding mountains.

Current holiday offers

from 147 €
LANERHOF Active/Spa/Balance

A refuge to arrive and rest, since ever characterised by the warm hospitality of the Winkler family.

To the hotel
from 131 €
SONNENHOF Sun/Spa/Panorama

An oasis for those seeking peace and quiet, small and refined, which lights up the heart with its variety and sun-spoilt panorama.

To the hotel
from 200 €
WINKLER Sport & Spa Resort

A 5-star luxury design hotel that impresses with its symbiosis of natural materials and modern architecture.

To the hotel
from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – skiing, cross-country skiing and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

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Klausen in Eisacktal
Klausen in Eisacktal

View of the vineyards, Säben Monastery and the Plose hiking area in the background

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Mount Säben
Mount Säben

View of Säben Monastery high above Klausen

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Klausen
Klausen

View of the South Tyrolean city Klausen in the middle of Eisacktal

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Klausen in winter
Klausen in winter

View of the Säbener Berg in Klausen with the eponymous monastery and Branzoll Castle on its southern slope.

Tourismusverein Klausen - Helmut Moling
Säben Monastery near Klausen
Säben Monastery near Klausen

In summer, the monastery's guesthouse also welcomes pilgrims and guests.

Internet Consulting - Isabel Gräber
Säben Monastery
Säben Monastery

The picturesque monastery above Klausen dates back to the 17th century and is still inhabited by cloistered nuns.

Internet Consulting - Isabel Gräber
Kloster Säben
Kloster Säben

The Säben Monastery, is near the town of Chiusa, located on the mountain Säbener and it is inhabited by nuns.

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Churches & monasteries

Selected accommodations in Klausen

Weingut & Genusshotel Spitalerhof - Klausen in Eisacktal

Weingut & Genusshotel Spitalerhof

Klausen in Eisacktal
4.6 Excellent

Ideal for wine lovers and gourmets!

from 80 € per day
Garni Pramstrahler - Klausen in Eisacktal

Garni Pramstrahler

Klausen in Eisacktal
4.7 Excellent

Familiar atmosphere, comfortable rooms with wooden furniture, varied breakfast buffet, garden with sunbathing lawn, heated pool and sun terrace.

from 55 € per day
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