Kloster Holzkirchen

Kloster Holzkirchen is a Benedictine monastery in Bavaria with a church built between 1728 and 1730 under Balthasar Neumann's direction. The grounds are bounded by three walled sides and the Aalbach stream, forming an enclosed monastic precinct.

The monastery was founded in 768 under the name Holtzchiricha and given to Charlemagne. By the 10th century it had become a school, gaining recognition for the learned monks who taught there.

The church displays Baroque forms that visitors can experience directly in its spaces. This architecture shapes the overall character of the place today.

The property is accessible today as Benediktushof and serves as a seminar and conference center. Visitors can tour the main building and church while exploring the quiet setting.

Remains of the medieval mill that belonged to the monastery are still visible across the Aalbach stream. These traces show how the monastery was not only a spiritual center but also needed to function as an economic enterprise.

Location: Holzkirchen

GPS coordinates: 49.78060,9.68050

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25