A vacation at Pernegg Monastery means getting away from it all and taking time for yourself. A historic monastery with a clear, minimalist atmosphere and modern fasting offers awaits you in the tranquil Waldviertel region. You live simply, use the gardens, exercise rooms and retreats and consciously organize your day between rest, exercise and exchange. Various fasting methods and guided programs support you in relieving your body and mind, gaining new clarity and refocusing your energy. The offer is aimed at all healthy people who want to take their time and become more aware of themselves again.
A vacation at Pernegg Monastery is a vacation from everyday life.
Pernegg Monastery is located in the northern Waldviertel in Lower Austria, nestled in a peaceful, natural landscape. Away from the hustle and bustle of traffic, you will find a place that has stood for retreat and inner contemplation for centuries.
History and atmosphere
Pernegg Monastery, founded in 1153 by Count Ulrich II von Pernegg, has had an eventful history. After plundering and the death of the last canoness in 1585, it was taken over by the canons of Geras. After being dissolved as a result of the Josephine church reforms and the furnishings being auctioned off, the monastery was transferred back to the Geras Canons' Monastery by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1854. Today, the completely restored collegiate church "Zum heiligen Andreas" is not only a place of worship, but also a venue for concerts, which take place thanks to the church's excellent acoustics.
The monastery today
Today, Pernegg Monastery is a place for "discovering silence" - a modern fasting center with around 50 rooms. Your stay is simple and quiet, deliberately reduced to the essentials. There is a sauna area, a large gym with cardio equipment and several meditation, group and recreation rooms. The extensive monastery gardens invite you to stroll, linger and reflect. A herb labyrinth and a philosophical garden provide additional inspiration for your personal reflection.
Fasting takes center stage
For some, this means: fasting, letting go, unburdening.
For others: Changing your diet, living more consciously, eating mindfully.
Surrounded by nature, supported by simplicity, free from noise and distraction, space is created - for body, mind and spirit.
Some guests remain silent.
Others seek conversation.
Some walk through the forest,
others into themselves.
What they all have in common: The desire to meet themselves - and to feel the essentials again.
You consciously organize your time and follow a clearly structured daily routine. You alternate between exercise, periods of rest, sharing in the group and time for yourself. You use the silence to gain distance and develop new clarity.
Who is fasting suitable for
Fasting at Pernegg Monastery is aimed at all healthy people. Age, profession or life situation are irrelevant. You can come alone, as a couple or in a group. What is important is your willingness to engage in this experience and to take time for yourself.
Fasting methods at a glance
You can choose from various fasting methods:
- Buchinger fasting
- Intermittent fasting
- mock fasting
- TCM fasting
- Ayurveda cures
Due to the variety of topics of the monastery fasting and the different themed fasting courses, Pernegg Monastery has become one of the most successful fasting centers in Austria in recent years.
All programs are professionally supervised by our experienced fasting instructors under various themes (Qi Gong, yoga, hiking, mindfulness, mental training, creative writing, sports and Pilates) and combine traditional knowledge with contemporary approaches. They reduce external stimuli and create space for regeneration, clarity and new energy.
Special togetherness
An important part of the experience is togetherness. You meet other guests without judgment. You can concentrate more on your own issues and become more aware of yourself.
A place for clarity and new energy
Pernegg Monastery stands for tranquillity, structure and a clear focus on the essentials. Here you will find a place where you can let go, gather new strength and return to your everyday life with a fresh perspective.