Reichenbach Abbey

Reichenbach Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the village of Reichenbach am Regen in Bavaria with both Gothic and Baroque architectural styles. Stone walls and a grand Baroque church stand along the Regen river, forming an interconnected complex of buildings and courtyards.

The monastery was established in 1118 when Markgraf Diepold III of Vohburg and his mother Luitgard founded it as a new religious community. Over the centuries, the building underwent major changes as religious upheaval and shifts in use reshaped its role and physical form.

The abbey is home to a monastic community that shares daily life with residents receiving care and education. This active presence gives the place a living, purposeful character beyond its historical significance.

The abbey sits in a quiet village and is best reached by car, as it is not immediately adjacent to a major city. Visitors should know that as an active monastic community, access to certain areas may be limited during religious services or private times.

The burial grounds hold the remains of Richeza of Berg, a medieval noblewoman connected to German aristocratic history. This link to medieval nobility draws those interested in genealogy and the stories of powerful families from centuries past.