Schlehdorf Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Schlehdorf, Germany
Schlehdorf Abbey is a Benedictine monastery near the Bavarian Alps that continues operation under new leadership today. The complex displays Baroque architecture and includes a church, residential buildings, a school, and facilities for visitors seeking accommodation or spiritual retreat.
The monastery was founded around 760 and quickly gained religious importance through sacred relics brought in its early years. After destruction during invasions in the 9th century, it was eventually rebuilt and continued under different religious orders over time.
The Dominican community shapes daily life in the village through visible spiritual practices and regular worship services that visitors can attend. The sisters remain an active part of the local identity.
Visitors can attend church services and explore the grounds, while the guesthouse welcomes those seeking overnight stays for spiritual retreat. The site sits in a quiet rural setting away from main roads and is best accessed on foot to enjoy the surrounding landscape.
The monastery operates a printing press that has produced books and religious texts for centuries, a craft heritage that visitors often overlook. This traditional skill remains integral to daily monastic life and shows how the community preserves knowledge.
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