For almost 900 years now, the monks of Rein have been preserving the legacy of their founder, Leopold, Margrave of Steyr. In addition to the monastery forest, the green lung of the region, these are also cultural assets of inestimable historical value. Witnesses to the history of Styria and a water supply system that was pioneering in the Middle Ages will take center stage on Saturday, September 28, along with the culinary delights that are a must in a monastery. The monastery courtyard will become a stage from 10:00 a.m. to celebrate a prestigious award. Rein Abbey receives the European Heritage Label. Gratwein-Straßengel celebrates a historical jewel Community and the monks of Rein invite you to a wide range of activities on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 am. You can take a look into the cooking pot during demonstrations and enjoy lard cookies or distilled malt. In addition to herbs, old fruit varieties such as the "Klachelapfel" or the "Schafnase" will experience a revival. Musical entertainment is provided by the Gratweiner Böhmische and the Steirische Soatnpress. There are hands-on stations for children and free guided tours from 11:00 a.m., during which the volunteer monastery guides provide a glimpse behind the monastery walls and into the marvel of the water tunnel in the Ulrichsberg. Admission is free. 10:00 a.m. Opening ceremony 11:00 a.m. start of the program (including live cooking events with tastings, children's program, guided tours)

Conference in cooperation with the citizens' association Schmie e.V. (part of Maulbronn) on the Württemberger Landgraben. This moat cut through the Maulbronn monastery landscape and is one of the early changes in the former cultural landscape of the Cistercians that can still be seen today. Due to its good fortifications, Maulbronn itself was also considered an important strategic point for national defense from the Middle Ages onwards. The aim of the conference is not only to gain new insights into the history and course of the moat in the area around Maulbronn by means of an interdisciplinary exchange, but also to contribute to its preservation. The conference is aimed equally at interested laypeople and experts. Registration deadline: October 2, 2024

Cistercian market on the village square and in the inner courtyard of the castle. Large children's playground right next to the market. Pony rides for the children. Visitors can expect around 35 market stalls with all kinds of goodies and useful items. Monastery products, Cistercian beer on tap, large coffee bar with homemade cakes, tarts and hat doughnuts and much more.

Lecture series "Exhibiting religion" Religions are not only expressed in scriptures and teachings. They are also holistic spaces of experience with rites and practices that on the one hand serve self-assurance within the religious community, but on the other hand also make it visible to the outside world. The symposium explores the question of how such performative expressions can be described and communicated in museum contexts in such a way that their uniqueness remains recognizable. Due to high demand, the event "Exhibiting Religion" (14./15.10.2024) will be offered in a hybrid format, register directly via the "Register to participate online" button. https://www.frh-europe.org/frh-masterclass-staging-religion-in-museums-the-performance-of-religions-as-a-challenge-for-museums/