Weissenohe Abbey, Benedictine monastery and brewery in Weißenohe, Germany
Weissenohe Abbey is a Benedictine monastery with a brewery in Weißenohe, composed of several stone buildings including a church with Baroque features. The site still operates a working brewery on its grounds where beer is produced following traditional methods.
The monastery was founded in 1145 by Gebizo of Ravensburg and his sister Luitgarde, becoming an important center in the region for centuries. Bavarian secularization in 1803 restructured it significantly, yet the community continued its religious and brewing work.
The name reflects the bright, open setting of the location in the surrounding landscape. This blend of religious purpose and daily monastic work remains visible in how the place functions today.
The site welcomes visitors through its brewery and beer garden, where you can taste beers produced on-site. It is helpful to inquire about opening times and access arrangements before planning your visit to avoid disappointment.
A distinctive feature is the unbroken brewing tradition spanning more than 800 years, making it one of the oldest continuously operating breweries. This continuity connects monastic discipline with craft production in a way that few places in Europe can match.
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