Religious site
Tegernsee Abbey
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Tegernsee Abbey, or Kloster Tegernsee, dominates the town center with its imposing baroque facade. Founded in the 8th century, the abbey was a Benedictine monastery until its secularization in 1803. Today, the complex houses a brewery (Brauhaus Tegernsee), a restaurant, and event spaces. The abbey church, now the parish church of St. Quirinus, features ornate stucco work, frescoes, and a high altar by sculptor Andreas Faistenberger. Visitors can explore the church for free, then tour the brewery (book in advance) to sample the famous Tegernsee beer. The cloister and former monastic buildings now host concerts, exhibitions, and a hotel. The abbey's location on the lakefront offers a picturesque setting, with a beer garden that is a local favorite.
Don't miss
- Admire the baroque interior of St. Quirinus Church
- Tour the historic brewery and taste the beer
- Relax in the abbey's beer garden with lake views
- Attend a concert or exhibition in the former monastery halls
- See the frescoes by Johann Georg Bergmüller
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Tegernsee Abbey
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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