Ettal Monastery

The huge dodecagon of Ettal Abbey towers imposingly above the Ammer Valley.

Since its founding in 1330, the Benedictine abbey has developed into a modern operation and popular destination for tourists from all over the world, despite many setbacks.

For this reason, there is also a lot to see at the monastery. Among other things, farms,

a show dairy, a brewery, a distillery and an art publishing house. Furthermore, the old walls

The old walls also house a boarding school, a hotel and several inns.

From the hotel, take the B17 toward Steingaden and continue on the Ammergauer Straße to Rottenbuch, where you turn right onto the B23.

You will find the monastery at Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 1 in 82488 Ettal.

The journey time from Schwangau is about 45 minutes.