Place to visit
Rein Abbey, Austria, Austria: what it is and when to go
Rein Abbey, Austria is an abbey (Stift Rein) in Austria (Graz). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Abbey · History
- Local name
- Stift Rein
- Where
- Austria
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- VIE Vienna, 145 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 47.1351, 15.28534
What it is and where
Rein Abbey, Austria is an abbey (Stift Rein) in Austria (Graz). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Graz, where this site lists 192 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.1351, 15.28534; the nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Austria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rein Abbey, Austria is December to March and May to October.
- JanBest time8:42
- FebBest time10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecBest time8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Austria
To enter Austria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Austria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Grazer Bergland Wanderweg, Etappe 4Hiking2.0 km
- Wanderweg 562Hiking2.2 km
- Wanderweg 563Hiking2.6 km
- Austrian Open-Air Museum StübingOpen-air museum2.8 km
- Wanderweg 564, SchirningtalwegHiking2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: History
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Venus of Willendorf: prehistoric figurine from Austria
- Schönbrunn Palace: palace in Vienna, Austria
- Baden bei Wien
- St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna: church in Vienna, Austria
- Lake Neusiedl: steppe lake in Central Europe
Every Austria place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rein Abbey, Austria?
It is an abbey (Stift Rein in the local language) in Austria. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rein Abbey, Austria?
December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Rein Abbey, Austria?
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 145 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Austria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Austria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Grazer Bergland Wanderweg, Etappe 4, Wanderweg 562, Wanderweg 563. The rest is in the Austria guide.
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