In Schlägl, monastic history, brewing art and a water-themed trail appeal to different interests. Local highlights range from the Gothic abbey church and collections to the family-friendly WaterWonders Trail. When planning your trip, consider whether culture, beer traditions or the water-themed trail is your main priority.

Schlägl Abbey: history and collections

Schlägl Abbey was founded as a Cistercian abbey at the beginning of the 13th century; in 1218, it was transferred to the Premonstratensian Canons. The abbey church is a three-aisled Gothic hall church. “Three-aisled” describes its layout in three naves and gives architecture enthusiasts a specific feature to look for.

The abbey library holds around 100,000 books covering all fields of knowledge. The picture gallery displays a selection of more than 600 paintings from Schlägl Abbey. The two collections have different focuses: the library represents a broad collection of knowledge, while the gallery showcases a selection of visual art. The concerts of the abbey music program feature both sacred and secular music.

Brewing art and regional cuisine

Beer has been brewed at Schlägl Abbey for more than 400 years. A guided tour of the abbey brewery introduces visitors to the art of brewing. The Schlägl Beer World brings the brewing process to life with interactive stations and visual displays. If a tour is part of your travel plans, check the latest information in advance. This offers both a guided introduction to brewing art and an interactive presentation of the brewing process.

At the abbey cellar restaurant, regional produce, the seasons and nature shape what is served. The cuisine thus adds a culinary dimension to the cultural and craft-focused attractions. Check current concert and tour information if these activities are important for your travel dates.

The WaterWonders Trail around the abbey

The WaterWonders Trail is a 4.5 km family-friendly circular route around Schlägl Abbey. Its themes are water, fish and mussels. This sets the route apart from the abbey’s historical and cultural attractions: here, the focus is firmly on water. The trail starts at the greenhouses of Schlägl Abbey, to the right of the abbey cellar, and ends at the abbey cellar restaurant.

The WaterWonders Trail is accessible by public transport via the Schlägl stop on the Mühlkreisbahn railway or bus route 280. As trail details may change, check the latest information about the route before your visit. It is also worth checking connections for your chosen travel date.

Plan your stay

Concert and tour information may be important when choosing your travel dates; check the current schedule if these activities are to shape your stay.

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