Braunau in Rohr Abbey

Braunau in Rohr Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Lower Bavaria with an abbey church featuring a high altar containing thousands of hand-carved stone figures. The three-dimensional sculptures create a dramatic depiction of the Assumption of Mary with detailed figures showing various scenes and characters.

The monastery was founded in 1133 by Adalbert of Rohr and traces a long tradition of monastic life. After dissolution in 1803 during secularization, Benedictine monks returned only after World War II.

The high altar shows the Assumption of Mary through life-sized figures arranged like actors on a stage. Visitors experience religious art expressed through theatrical arrangements of biblical scenes.

The site is easily accessible and visitors can explore the monastery grounds on foot. A secondary school operates on the premises, so some areas may have limited access during school hours.

After World War II, the east wing was rebuilt to shelter Benedictine monks exiled from Broumov in Bohemia. This group brought their monastic tradition with them and helped revive the community.

Location: Rohr in Niederbayern

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Abt-Dominik-Prokop-Platz 1

GPS coordinates: 48.76889,11.96694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45