Achel Abbey, Trappist monastery in Hamont-Achel, Belgium.
The Saint Benedict Abbey spans across Belgian and Dutch territories, featuring traditional monastery buildings surrounded by farmland, forests, and heathlands beside the Warmbeek river.
The monastery originated in 1686 when Petrus van Eijnatten established a hermit community, which transformed into a Trappist abbey through Westmalle monks in 1846.
For many decades, the monastery maintained strong agricultural traditions while producing the certified Achel Trappist beer in their on-site brewery until 2023.
The monastery complex includes a brasserie serving regional dishes and beers, with extended summer hours from April to November, operating Tuesday through Sunday.
The monastery grounds witnessed significant events during World War I, as the border between occupied Belgium and neutral Netherlands crossed through the property.
Location: Hamont-Achel
Location: Heeze-Leende
Inception: January 1, 1656
Address: 1 De Kluis 3930 Hamont-Achel
Website: http://achelsekluis.org
GPS coordinates: 51.29917,5.48778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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De Tomp
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Achelse Kluis
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