Scheyern Abbey, Benedictine monastery and brewery in Scheyern, Bavaria, Germany
Scheyern Abbey is a Benedictine monastery and brewery located on expansive grounds north of Munich. The complex includes a basilica, residential and service buildings, a working brewery, biergarten, butcher shop, distillery, and cheese dairy.
The monastery was founded in 1077 and relocated to Scheyern in 1119, occupying a former Wittelsbach castle. Since then, it has remained at this location and evolved into a significant religious and economic center.
The monastery functions as an active religious community where visitors can observe monastic life and join services in the basilica. The presence of monks shapes the daily rhythm of the place, creating spaces where people come to pray and reflect.
The abbey is accessible by car via the A9 autobahn with clear signage, or by bicycle from Petershausen or Pfaffenhofen train stations. The monastery grounds are generally open to visitors, with the basilica and visitor areas like the biergarten and shops easily located.
The monastery houses a Byzantine Institute dedicated to studying Saint John of Damascus, an unexpected scholarly center within the religious community. This blend of monastic life and academic research makes the place unusual for the region.
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