Benedictine Abbey of Asbach

The Benedictine Abbey of Asbach is a monastery in Rotthalmünster built with traditional monastic design, organized around a central courtyard with adjoining service buildings. The complex contains residential, prayer, and work spaces that reflect the daily life of monks.

The abbey was originally founded as a double monastery, housing both male and female religious communities in shared facilities. This dual arrangement influenced how the buildings were designed and used from the beginning.

The monastery follows the Rule of Saint Benedict, which structures the day through prayer times and shared meals that visitors can witness. This rhythm shapes how the community moves through the abbey and uses its spaces together.

The abbey sits in the Bavarian countryside and is accessible on your own or with a guided tour. Visitors should dress appropriately for a working monastery and check when certain areas are open to the public.

The monastery displays architectural elements from different periods of Bavarian monastic building, showing how construction techniques evolved over centuries. This mix of building styles tells the story of how the complex adapted and expanded.