Those interested have the opportunity to explore the “Cisterscapes” exhibition at the Old City Hall during a free guided tour. The interactive exhibition shows how the Cistercian Order has shaped European landscapes since the Middle Ages: monasteries, granges, hydraulic structures, and pond systems left their mark, traces of which are still visible today. The Zwettl city guides offer fascinating insights into the historic monastic landscape, which has been awarded the European Heritage Label.

The Waldviertel carp pond farming system also received a special distinction: it was designated a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The word “Cisterscapes” is a combination of “Cistercian” and “Landscapes.” Translated, it means “Cistercian landscapes.”

Schedule – Free Guided Tours:

Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 14, 2027, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 30, 2027, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 11, 2027, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 27, 2027, 2:00 p.m.

Duration: approx. 1 hour

Meeting point: Passage in the Old Town Hall

The tour is free of charge. Due to the limited number of participants, we ask that you register at Zwettl-Info in the Old Town Hall by phone at 02822/503-128 or by email at zwettlinfo@zwettl.gv.at.

Each participant will receive a small gift. We look forward to your visit!

This initiative is funded by the Interreg Austria-Czech Republic program under the project title “ATCZ00007 CISTERSCAPES VB-Zw-ZnS.”