Monasteries and castles around Garmisch
Monasteries and castles
In Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Benediktbeuern
In the Bavarian foothills of the Alps near Lake Kochelsee lies the Benediktbeuern Monastery, one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in Bavaria. The former Benedictine abbey was founded in 725, and the baroque monastery complex was built in 1669. In 1803, the monastery was dissolved as part of secularization. However, in 1930, it was revived by the Salesians of Don Bosco and developed into a center for religious education, science, and education.
Kloster Rottenbuch
The Rottenbuch Abbey, located near the Ammer Valley and the Wieskirche, was founded around 1073 by Duke Welf I of Bavaria. The original Romanesque basilica was later expanded in the Gothic style and embellished in the Rococo style during the 18th century. During the secularization in 1803, the monastery was dissolved, but in 1963 it was taken over by the Sisters of Don Bosco and has been operated by them ever since.
Schloss Hohenschwangau
Das Schloss Hohenschwangau lies at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle. It was built around 1832, not by King Ludwig II, but by King Maximilian II of Bavaria. A visit can be combined with a visit to Neuschwanstein and is worthwhile for those interested in frescoes depicting German history, table decorations, and more.
