Ettal Abbey, Ettal

The Benediktinerabtei Ettal was really a sight to behold, and very majestic. Dominating the sleepy little town of Ettal. Be sure to head into the Basilica and stay awhile!

Ettal Abbey is surrounded by beautiful mountains and waterfalls! We enjoyed walking around the compound and just enjoying the fresh air. There is a shop within the compound that has beer that is brewed there and outside of the compound there is a cheese shop. We spent around an hour there and the stop was well worth it.

Located very close to the Garmisch region of Bavaria this place is an Architectural masterpiece. It is said that the foundation originally consisted of a Benedictine double monastery – a community for men and another for women – and also a house of the Teutonic Knights. The original Gothic abbey church, built between 1330 and 1370, was a modest structure in comparison to the great churches of medieval Bavaria. The inside of this church is majestic in every way and has a beautiful acoustic sound effect. The monastery runs a brewery, a distillery, a bookstore, an art publishing house, a hotel, a cheese factory joint venture, and several smaller companies. The distillery produces Ettaler Kloster Liqueur. Please note ttr Café inside the Ettal is now closed till Easter. Huge parking area around and also places to eat.

A very peaceful and quiet place with breathtaking art.

Beautiful Abbey totally worth visiting!!!