Augustinerchorherrenstift Bernried

Augustinerchorherrenstift Bernried is a monastic complex by Lake Starnberg with baroque architecture, a gatehouse, and St. Martin parish church featuring a tower rebuilt in 1873. The buildings display the typical arrangement of a religious community across different centuries, with baroque style characterizing the later construction phases.

The monastery was founded in 1121 by Count Otto I of Dachau and his wife Adelheid, managing lands in the region and estates near Bolzano. Major renovations during the 18th century, particularly under Provost Mansuetus Resch, gave it the baroque appearance it holds today.

The name Bernried traces back to the region's medieval noble families, a heritage visible in the church's architecture and design. The baroque parish church of St. Martin continues to anchor village life and reflects centuries of religious importance here.

The grounds can be viewed from the outside and sit close to Lake Starnberg, allowing visits to combine with walks in the surrounding landscape. The adjacent Busch Woods area offers walking paths and is easily accessible from the monastic complex.

The adjacent Wilhelmina Busch Woods, laid out in the mid-19th century, displays features of an English landscape garden with natural meadows and diverse tree species. This wooded area was once private property and is now maintained as a park with historical garden design.

Location: Bernried am Starnberger See

Inception: 1121

Address: Klosterhof 8

Website: https://bildungshaus-bernried.de

GPS coordinates: 47.86641,11.29613

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50