Kloster Andechs

Andechs is a local favorite for good reason. With views of the Alps, a beautiful Baroque church, and a bustling beer hall serving some of the best Bavarian dishes, it’s easy to see why. The monks’ home-brewed beer is world-famous, and there’s no better place to drink it than right where it’s brewed. Hike back via the beautiful Ammersee and stop at the picturesque lakeside beer garden for one last beer. Join the Bierwander-Bayern author on the Way of St. James to Andechs Monastery. Please note that this is a private tour and can be tailored to your group’s needs.

Our tour offers an unforgettable day in one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and unspoiled regions. For over five centuries, this breathtaking monastery has been home to Benedictine monks and has continued the traditions of hospitality and brewing that you can enjoy today. During the scenic train journey through the Bavarian countryside, you will learn more about Andechs’ rich history, from its beginnings as the castle of the Counts of Andechs and their captivating story of rise, betrayal, and downfall to its transformation into a Benedictine monastery in 1455. The monastery’s history and traditions, as well as a monk’s daily life, will also be explained. Afterwards, you can hike along a medieval pilgrimage route with magnificent views of the countryside or, if you prefer, take a bus to the monastery and explore the breathtaking Baroque church, then relax in the beer hall or beer garden with a monk’s beer and local dishes. There is also an optional extra to see the reopened Baroque pharmacy on a VR tour.

Andechs is a local favorite for good reason. With views of the Alps, a beautiful Baroque church, and a bustling beer hall serving some of the best Bavarian dishes, it’s easy to see why. The monks’ home-brewed beer is world-famous, and there’s no better place to drink it than right where it’s brewed. Hike back via the beautiful Ammersee and stop at the picturesque lakeside beer garden for one last beer. Join the Bierwander-Bayern author on the Way of St. James to Andechs Monastery. Please note that this is a private tour and can be tailored to your group’s needs.

Our tour offers an unforgettable day in one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and unspoiled regions. For over five centuries, this breathtaking monastery has been home to Benedictine monks and has continued the traditions of hospitality and brewing that you can enjoy today. During the scenic train journey through the Bavarian countryside, you will learn more about Andechs’ rich history, from its beginnings as the castle of the Counts of Andechs and their captivating story of rise, betrayal, and downfall to its transformation into a Benedictine monastery in 1455. The monastery’s history and traditions, as well as a monk’s daily life, will also be explained. Afterwards, you can hike along a medieval pilgrimage route with magnificent views of the countryside or, if you prefer, take a bus to the monastery and explore the breathtaking Baroque church, then relax in the beer hall or beer garden with a monk’s beer and local dishes. There is also an optional extra to see the reopened Baroque pharmacy on a VR tour.