Library of Kloster Ottobeuren

The library occupies a large hall within Ottobeuren Abbey, featuring painted ceilings and ornate decorations that exemplify 18th-century Baroque design principles.

The library collection grew substantially during the reign of Abbot Rupert Ness between 1710 and 1740, when the monastery experienced a period of economic growth.

The collection contains theological manuscripts, classical literature, and scholarly works that document centuries of intellectual activity within the Benedictine monastery.

Visitors need to check the specific opening hours for the library, as access times differ from those of the main abbey church and museum sections.

The library houses numerous hand-illuminated manuscripts created by monks who lived and worked at Ottobeuren Abbey through different centuries.

Location: Ottobeuren

Part of: Ottobeuren Abbey

Address: Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße 1, 87724 Ottobeuren

Website: http://abtei-ottobeuren.de

GPS coordinates: 47.94140,10.29810

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:22