About this experience
I invite you to join me on a journey to the Andechs monastery, where for 900 years they have been brewing wonderful Bavarian beer! You will learn about the cultural traditions of the Benedictine monks, discover the secrets of brewing the divine drink, and indulge in local cuisine at the 15th-century monastery tavern.
What to expect
Andechs Monastery: stories and traditions
We will visit the ancient Benedictine monastery, which has stood on the Holy Mountain by the lake for 900 years. During a walk around the Andechs grounds, you will learn about the monastery's layout and its role in the life of medieval Europe, explore the farm buildings and Christian relics that have healed the sick for centuries. In the local church, we will not only admire the mural paintings and ancient sculptures, but also see the tomb of composer Carl Orff - the author of the famous "Carmina Burana". And from the summit of the Holy Mountain, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the blue lakes and Bavarian countryside.
Try the monastery beer!
Next, gastronomic delights await you at the monastery tavern under the historical vaults of the 15th century and a tasting of excellent local beer! For centuries, the monastery's servants have perfected the recipes of the frothy drink. With expertise, you will sample light Helles, dark Dunkel, wheat Weizen, monastery Special, and other varieties, while I share with you the brewing traditions of the monastery. For the monks, brewing beer is a form of service, and they approach it with special zeal.
Organizational details
- If you want to visit the monastery brewery - please inform me in advance, and I will make sure you can participate in the tour.
- Additional expenses: tasting 6 varieties of monastery beer (7.5 euros per person); snacks and dishes at the monastery tavern - optional; visiting the brewery (6 euros/person) - available from Monday to Thursday; transportation from Munich to the Andechs monastery and back.
- We can reach the monastery by public transportation: city train + bus. Additionally, I offer my fleet: licensed passenger cars, minivans, and buses from German manufacturers, with Russian-speaking professional drivers. The type and cost of transportation services are agreed upon in our correspondence.
