# Kremsmünsterer

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Content updated: 2026-06-22

Kremsmünsterer stands on Alter Markt in Linz’s old town, where narrow streets and historic buildings surround the former monastic residence. Its architecture belongs to the old town’s historic fabric.

The building served as the city residence of Kremsmünster Abbey, a Benedictine monastery located outside Linz. Monks and abbots used it for administration, business, and stays in the city. Centuries of changes brought different uses, while its monastic roots remained part of its history.

Local tradition says Emperor Friedrich III died here in 1493, though the story remains unconfirmed. That tale links the house to Linz’s imperial past. Today, a modern restaurant occupies the building, with a garden offering space to eat and drink. Monastic history and everyday dining share the same address.

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## Photos

- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Kremsmnsterer_6836b0def44f54dc86a062d2_0.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Linz_Altstadt_10_ehemaliges_Kremsmünsterer_Stiftshaus-3310.jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Kremsmnsterer_6836b0def44f54dc86a062d2_1.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kremsmünstererhaus,_Altstadt_10.jpg)

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