{"id":21393,"date":"2026-07-10T10:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cisterscapes.eu\/event\/summer-camp-activities-for-children-in-the-zwettl-monastery-region\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:18:26","slug":"summer-camp-activities-for-children-in-the-zwettl-monastery-region","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/cisterscapes.eu\/en\/event\/summer-camp-activities-for-children-in-the-zwettl-monastery-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camp – Activities for Children in the Zwettl Monastery Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

In July and August 2026, the municipality of Zwettl, in cooperation with the Cisterscapes partners, will offer a varied program featuring many exciting activities in the Zwettl monastery landscape:<\/p>\n

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Monday, July 6, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Making Monastic Herbal Cocktails with Christiane Klinger<\/strong><\/p>\n

The monks were well versed in the plants that can be used to make herbal drinks and beers. Immerse yourself in the world of herbs in the terraced garden of Zwettl Abbey and learn more about the effects of aromatic herbs that you can use to make your own herbal cocktail. Test your new knowledge with a herbal scent game. You can also take home a potted herb plant so you\u2019ll have everything you need for your herbal drinks at home. <\/p>\n

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Tuesday, July 14 and 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Make Your Own Calendula Ointment with Christiane Klinger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Immerse yourself in the world of monastic herbal medicine and become an herbalist, just like Hildegard von Bingen. Explore the terraced herb garden at Zwettl Abbey and learn more about the healing power of herbs; harvest marigolds yourself and use them to make your own ointment. You can then fill a lip balm container with it and use it at home to care for your lips or sore spots. You\u2019ll also make your own herbal drink, which you can enjoy right there as a refreshing treat. Snacking on fruit from the abbey\u2019s orchard is also allowed as a snack during breaks. <\/p>\n

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Wednesday, July 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Make Your Own Jam with Christiane Klinger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come to the Zwettl Abbey snack garden and sample and harvest its fruits (strawberries, raspberries, currants, etc.) so we can make jam together. Design your own label for your abbey garden jam, which you can then take home with you. Of course, we\u2019ll then taste the finished jam together on a slice of bread with butter. Pick your own herbs from the terrace garden at Zwettl Abbey to make your own herbal refreshment to go with it. Along the way, learn more about the world of abbey herbs. <\/p>\n

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and Friday, August 7, 2026, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on both days<\/em><\/p>\n

Discover Stift Zwettl with Gabriele Zottl<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dive into the mysterious world of Zwettl Abbey! Together, we\u2019ll explore some fascinating questions: How did the monks live in the past? What does a monastery landscape consist of? Did you know that in the past, fields, forests, ponds, and even entire villages used to belong to a monastery? On this varied guided tour, we\u2019ll explore Zwettl Abbey and uncover many fascinating stories and secrets. Be sure to bring a warm vest. <\/p>\n

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Monday, July 20, 2026, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Adventure Pond” with Irene L\u00fcdemann and Patricia Ernstbrunner<\/strong><\/p>\n

What actually lives in the pond, and which animals need the water? Why are ponds part of the monastery landscape, and what does that even mean? We\u2019ll explore the answers to these questions and more together with you. With a dip net, magnifying glasses, and other gear, you\u2019ll experience the adventure of the pond. Please bring sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and rain gear. <\/p>\n

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9:00\u201311:30 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Heroes of the Library with Elisabeth Moll and Andreas Gamerith<\/strong><\/p>\n

A monastery library isn\u2019t just home to religious books\u2014no, you\u2019ll also find heroes like Hercules (as well as unicorns and Cerberus, the hellhound) during an exciting journey of discovery. In addition to exploring illustrations and old books from centuries long past, we\u2019ll also become artists ourselves and create our own designs for library paintings. Please bring clothes that can get dirty. <\/p>\n

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Make Your Own Herb Bouquet for the Assumption with Christiane Klinger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Become a monastery herbalist and learn about the herbs associated with the Assumption of Mary and discover more about their healing properties. To do so, explore the monastery\u2019s terraced garden at Zwettl Abbey and make your own traditional herb bouquet for the Feast of the Assumption. You\u2019re welcome to bring it with you to the herb blessing on August 15. It\u2019s said to bring protection and blessings to you and your family. Of course, as befits a herbalist, you\u2019ll pick your own herbs for your break-time drink. Snacking on fruit from the abbey\u2019s snack garden is also allowed as a pick-me-up during your break. <\/p>\n

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Detailed information can be found at https:\/\/ferienspiel.zwettl.at\/<\/a>, where you can also register for the program events.<\/p>\n

These events are educational programs organized as part of the Interreg project ATCZ00007 Cisterscapes VB-Zw-ZnS.<\/p>\n

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