Andechs Abbey, Andechs

Name: Andechs Abbey
Address: Andechs, Germany

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Andechs Abbey is a Benedictine priory in the municipality of Andechs, in the Landkreis of Starnberg, Upper Bavaria, Germany. A place of pilgrimage on a hill east of the Ammersee, the Abbey is famed for its flamboyant Baroque church and its brewery, Klosterbrauerei Andechs. Composer Carl Orff is buried in the church. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 47°59'0"N, 11°10'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: Wörthsee, Schloss Seefeld, Ammersee, Marienmünster church.

5.2 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Wörthsee
133 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Upper Bavaria, Wörthsee is a tranquil lake that epitomizes the serene beauty of the German countryside. This charming lake is a hidden gem, offering visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
3.4 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Schloss Seefeld, Seefeld
87 min walk • Seefeld Castle is a castle in Seefeld, Bavaria that has its origins in a 13th-century building but has since been extensively modified. Today it serves in part as a museum. A large park extends to the south of the castle.
3 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Ammersee
77 min walk • Nestled in the lush Bavarian countryside, Ammersee is a serene lake that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Munich. As Germany's sixth largest lake, it spans an impressive area of approximately 47 square kilometers, providing ample space for...
4.7 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Marienmünster church
119 min walk • Dießen Marienmünster Church is a Baroque style church in Dießen am Ammersee in the German district of Landsberg am Lech in Upper Bavaria.
2.8 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Pilsensee
72 min walk • Pilsensee is a lake in Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany. At an elevation of 534 m, its surface area is 1.95 km².
5.3 miNW
48°1'57"N • 11°5'43"E
Ex Ornamentis-Labyrinth in Utting, Utting am Ammersee
135 min walk • Park
5.7 miE
Locality
Pöcking
145 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Pöcking is Possenhofen Castle, a beautiful palace that dates back to the 17th century. The castle boasts a rich history and offers visitors the opportunity to explore its opulent interiors and lush gardens.
1.1 miSE
Church
Friedenskapelle, Andechs
28 min walk • The Catholic Chapel of Peace in Erling, a district of the municipality of Andechs in the Upper Bavarian district of Starnberg, was built in 1870/71. The chapel, which stands on a hill to the east of the village, is a protected architectural...
1 miN
Church
St. Martin, Herrsching am Ammersee
26 min walk • St. Martin is a Catholic filial church in the district of Starnberg and in the diocese of Augsburg. The church is considered a landmark of Herrsching am Ammersee and is located on a hill surrounded by the Kienbach.
1.1 miS
Church
St. Vitus, Andechs
29 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Vitus in Erling, a district of the municipality of Andechs in the Upper Bavarian district of Starnberg, is a late medieval building. The late Gothic church at Besengaßl 2, centrally located in the village, is a...
6.9 miSE
Universities and schools, Convention center, Event space
Evangelische Akademie Tutzing, Tutzing
175 min walk • The Evangelische Akademie Tutzing is an education and conference center in Tutzing, Bavaria, run by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. It was founded in 1947. The main building is Schloss Tutzing on Lake Starnberg.