Welcome to the monastery tour!
MVV and the districts of Starnberg, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and Fürstenfeldbruck warmly invite you to explore some of Upper Bavaria’s most beautiful monasteries. You don’t necessarily have to be deeply religious to join our monastery tour.
Anyone seeking mindfulness and a slower pace in their daily life has come to the right place. Stroll through the majestic monastery grounds, surrounded by centuries-old architecture and stunning natural beauty. Let the tranquillity wash over you. Gain fascinating insights into history and experience culture, art, cuisine and Bavarian brewing – on your own or with friends and family.
Travel by public transport, travel sustainably.
As this is all about mindfulness, we would be delighted if, for the sake of the environment, you could travel here by public transport. That’s why we’d like to thank you in advance for using the MVV.
Baroque and the magic of the stage.
Fürstenfeld Abbey
A masterpiece of the South German Late Baroque period of striking beauty: the former Cistercian monastery of Fürstenfeld was founded in 1263 by Duke Ludwig II as an act of penance for the execution of his first wife, Maria of Brabant, and served as the Wittelsbach family’s private monastery. During the Baroque period, under the rule of Elector Max Emanuel, a spacious convent building was erected and the monastery church was adorned with a magnificent interior, whose art-historical significance and splendour continue to attract and fascinate many visitors to this day.
Today, the monastery grounds are a site that combines countless leisure activities for children and adults alike – Fürstenfeldbruck’s Baroque gem has something for everyone. See for yourself!
Experience the following at Fürstenfeldbruck Monastery:
- Art, entertainment and history at the Fürstenfeldbruck Museum with permanent and special exhibitions and engaging guided tours.
- Free workshops and guided tours for children aged 6 and over at the museum; every last Saturday of the month from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm.
- Climbing fun for young and old at Monkeeisland in the monastery grounds.
- A colourful cultural programme with top-class theatre performances, concerts and events at the Fürstenfeld Event Forum.
- Cabaret, cabaret theatre and music at the Neue Bühne Bruck, which regularly delights audiences with its productions
Find out more at:
A break and a pleasant atmosphere.
Benediktbeuern Abbey
In the Tölzer Land region, Benediktbeuern Abbey awaits you – a historical gem of striking beauty and cultural richness. Founded around the year 725, it is the oldest abbey in Upper Bavaria. The teachings and insights of St Benedict, after whom it is named, remain timelessly relevant to our society today. See for yourself on the meditative St Benedict’s Way around the monastery grounds with its 12 stations. The monastery gained great fame through the rediscovery of the ‘Carmina Burana’ in 1803 in the historic library.
Whether you’re passionate about history, spirituality or nature – this peaceful retreat has something special in store for you too. Set off now – with the MVV!
Experience the following at Benediktbeuern Monastery:
- Guided tours of the monastery, exhibitions, concerts and festivals. The “Alltagspausen” brochure also provides information on opportunities for moments of tranquillity.
- The history of the monastery’s medicinal herbs in the herb garden and the herb experience shop with homemade products.
- Culinary delights in the monastery café, the monastery shop, the monastery market garden and the monastery brewery.
- Nature experiences for all ages, such as pond safaris with the ZUK Centre for Environment and Culture.
- Pure nature on pilgrimages along the Way of St James (Isar-Loisach-Leutascher Ache-Inn) or on hikes through the Lainbach Valley to the Tutzinger Hütte, through the Loisach-Kochelsee Moor or along the nature trails.
Find out more at:
A break and a pleasant atmosphere.
Benediktbeuern Abbey
In the Tölzer Land region, Benediktbeuern Abbey awaits you – a historical gem of striking beauty and cultural richness. Founded around the year 725, it is the oldest abbey in Upper Bavaria. The teachings and insights of St Benedict, after whom it is named, remain timelessly relevant to our society today. See for yourself on the meditative St Benedict’s Way around the monastery grounds with its 12 stations. The monastery gained great fame through the rediscovery of the ‘Carmina Burana’ in 1803 in the historic library.
Whether you’re passionate about history, spirituality or nature – this peaceful retreat has something special in store for you too. Set off now – with the MVV!
Experience the following at Benediktbeuern Abbey:
- Guided tours of the monastery, exhibitions, concerts and festivals. The “Alltagspausen” brochure also provides information on opportunities for moments of tranquillity.
- The history of the monastery’s medicinal herbs in the herb garden and the herb experience shop with homemade products.
- Culinary delights in the monastery café, the monastery shop, the monastery market garden and the monastery brewery.
- Nature experiences for all ages, such as pond safaris with the ZUK Centre for Environment and Culture.
- Pure nature on pilgrimages along the Way of St James (Isar-Loisach-Leutascher Ache-Inn) or on hikes through the Lainbach Valley to the Tutzinger Hütte, through the Loisach-Kochelsee Moor or along the nature trails.
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With the MVV app
- Timetable information – find a door-to-door route
- Automatic ticketing via entry of start and destination or MVVswipe
- Real-time information on timetable changes
With MVV day tickets
- For unlimited journeys on the day of validity and the following day until 6 am
- Single or group day ticket for up to 5 people
- Correct day ticket based on start and destination
Other monasteries in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district:
Schlehdorf
Monastery Kirchstr. 9, 82444 Schlehdorf
schlehdorf.org
Bus stop: Schlehdorf (routes 9611, 9613)
Nature, events and farm shop.
Beuerberg
Monastery Klosterstraße 2, 82547 Eurasburg
erzbistum-muenchen.de/im-blick/kloster-beuerberg
Bus stop: Beuerberg, Bahnhofstraße (lines 372, 374)
Offers accommodation, art and culture.
Dietramszell
Salesian Convent Klosterplatz 1, 83623 Dietramszell
Stop: Dietramszell, Kloster (lines 271, 381)
Visits by appointment only.
Reutberg
Monastery Am Reutberg 1, 83679 Reutberg
kloster-reutberg.de
Stop: Reutberg Monastery (line 353)
With the monastery brewery and much more.
Other monasteries in the Starnberg district:
Carmelite Convent, Aufkirchen on Lake
Starnberg, Marienplatz 1, 82335 Berg
. Bus stop: Aufkirchen (lines 974, 975, X970)
. The church is open to visitors, but not the convent itself.
Russian Orthodox Convent of St. Elizabeth
Forstenrieder-Parkstr. 2, 82131 Gauting
orth-frauenkloster.de
Bus stop: Buchendorf (line 965)
Convent and place of pilgrimage.
Monastery of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters
, Bahnhofstr. 3, 82327 Tutzing
missions-benediktinerinnen.de
Bus stops: Tutzing, Krankenhaus or Gymnasium (bus routes 958, 978V)
Those seeking peace and quiet can stay as guests and spend a few days in silence.
Other monasteries in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck:
St Rasso
Franciscan Monastery, Klosterstr. 3, 2284 Grafrath
kirchenfuehrungen.brucker-forum.de/kirchen,
grafrath.de
Bus stops: Rassosiedlung (bus routes 803 and 804)
Church tours can be booked online.