Religious site
Saint George's Abbey in the Black Forest
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Saint George's Abbey in the Black Forest is a former Benedictine monastery located in the town of Sankt Georgen im Schwarzwald, about 15 km from Triberg. The abbey complex includes the Abbey Church of Saint George, a Baroque-style building with ornate interiors, frescoes, and a high altar. The church is still used for services and is open to visitors. The former monastery buildings now house the Black Forest Museum (Schwarzwaldmuseum), which displays regional history, traditional costumes, and artifacts from the abbey's past. Visitors can explore the cloister, see the abbey's library, and learn about monastic life. The site is set in a quiet town surrounded by forest, offering a serene atmosphere.
Don't miss
- Admire the Baroque Abbey Church with frescoes
- Visit the Black Forest Museum in the former monastery
- Explore the cloister and library
- See the historic high altar
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Saint George's Abbey in the Black Forest
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inMtskheta - Jvari - Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)4.7★ · 26 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →
Best full dayKazbegi Private Day Trip from Tbilisi: Gergeti Trinity & Gudauri4.8★ · 53 travelers10–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$95 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleBlack Forest Tour by car: start/end Offenburg or Gengenbach5★ · 18 travelers6–8 hoursFrom$1276 per personSee dates →More attractions in Triberg