Behind monastery walls
Learn the secret of the Benedictine “Ora et labora”, the union of “prayer and work” by which the Benedictine monks of Ettal have lived since their foundation in 1330.
Impressively beautiful: the baroque basilica
The centerpiece of the monastery is the imposing church, which impresses visitors from all over the world with its magnificent and decorative decorations. The unique monastery complex with the basilica is rightly considered one of the highlights of Bavarian architecture. The miraculous image of the Holy Mary, which Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian brought to Ettal from Italy in 1330, is still a well-known destination for countless believers and pilgrims today.
A tour of the baroque basilica and rococo sacristy will be a fascinating treasure hunt for you in a world of art, culture and science. Afterwards you will visit the chapter and choir hall of the monastery. During the tour of these rooms you will also learn a lot about the monastic life of the monks in Ettal.
Life in the monastery
Today, over 30 monks of the Benedictine order have their home in the monastery in Ettal. In addition to the monastery life itself, the complex also houses the Benedictine high school, the Ettal boarding school and several monastery businesses.
What does the life of a Benedictine monk consist of? What is the daily routine of the monastery residents like? How do people decide to become part of a monastery? Diverse stories and characters that have one thing in common: the indispensable belief in God as the creator of this world. During your tour, you will gain exciting insights into life behind the monastery walls.
Experience exciting insights during guided tours through Ettal Monastery
Group tours through the magnificent basilica and Ettal Monastery can be booked for groups of 20 or more people. The tour itself lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. There are also public tours for individual guests – information can be found here.