Benediktinerabtei

The Benedictine abbey is a monastery complex in Schwarzach am Main, Bavaria, comprising several interconnected structures. The site includes a church, residential buildings for monks, a mill, and other service buildings that together form a working monastic community.

The monastery was founded in the 1930s and represents the continuation of Benedictine traditions in Bavaria. Its recognition as an architectural heritage monument documents its importance in regional history and its value as a building worth preserving.

The monastery's name reflects the Benedictine community that has lived and worked here for generations. The buildings and grounds show how the monks' daily life centers on prayer, work, and living together as a community.

The monastery sits along Schweinfurter Strasse and is easy to find with basic landmarks nearby. Visitors should know this is a working monastery, so some areas may not be open to the public or may have limited visiting hours.

The grounds include a working mill, showing how monasteries were once economically self-sufficient and produced their own food. This mill is a rare example of the practical side of monastic life that goes beyond purely religious matters.

Location: Schwarzach am Main

Inception: 1930s

Part of: Münsterschwarzach Abbey

Address: Schweinfurter Straße 40

GPS coordinates: 49.80545,10.23095

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05