Michelfeld Abbey

Michelfeld Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Upper Palatinate with a church redesigned in the 1700s. The compound consists of several connected buildings arranged around a central area that together form the monastic layout.

The monastery was founded in 1119 by Bishop Otto I of Bamberg and served as an important religious center for centuries. Its role as a Benedictine community ended with Bavarian secularization in 1803.

The name reflects devotion to Saint Michael that ran deep in the region. You can still see this religious focus expressed in how the complex is designed and used today.

The site now functions as a care facility run by the Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen. Keep in mind that it remains an active residential complex, so access to certain areas may be limited.

Architects Wolfgang and Johann Dientzenhofer worked on reshaping the church and brought their skills to the building's design. Their involvement shows how regional projects drew expertise from recognized masters of the time.

Location: Auerbach in der Oberpfalz

Inception: May 6, 1119

Founders: Otto of Bamberg

Architects: Wolfgang Dientzenhofer, Johann Dientzenhofer

Address: Klosterhof 6

GPS coordinates: 49.70410,11.58704

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50