Beuron Archabbey

Beuron Archabbey is a Benedictine monastery near the Danube River with baroque construction, surrounding galleries and a prominent church tower. The complex sits on higher ground above the river and combines church, library, living quarters for monks and gardens within the monastery walls.

The site began in 1080 as an Augustinian monastery and was re-established in 1863 as a Benedictine archabbey under Maurus Wolter following a long period of closure. This revival made the monastery an important center of Benedictine life in German-speaking areas.

Monks use the library holding over 400,000 volumes as a research center for theological questions and studies related to Benedictine monastic life. In the abbey church, they gather several times daily for communal worship services with choral singing, and guests are welcome to join.

Guided tours through the church, monastery corridors and outdoor areas are available and provide insight into monastic life and the architecture. Paths within the complex are sometimes steep, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

Here the monks Benedikt Sauter and Dominicus Johner developed their own school for Gregorian chant, which continues to influence German-speaking regions today. Their work helped research old liturgical melodies and revive them for church music.

Location: Beuron

Inception: 1863

Founders: Maurus Wolter

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: Beuronese Congregation

Website: http://erzabtei-beuron.de

GPS coordinates: 48.05072,8.96933

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27