Weltenburg Abbey
Kloster Weltenburg
A Benedictine abbey on the edge of the Danube Gorge, whose Baroque church designed by the Asam brothers is extraordinarily ornate, and renowned for its house-brewed dark beer.
The abbey is said to be one of the oldest monastic breweries in the world, brewing since the 11th century. Its signature Baroque dark beer has won several international awards. The church was designed by the Asam brothers, and the high altar's depiction of Saint George slaying the dragon, seen against the backlight, looks like a stage set. The abbey has a large beer garden and restaurant, and visits are often combined with a boat trip through the gorge. It is about 30 km from Regensburg and can be reached by car, or by train to Saal followed by a bus to Kelheim.
Opening hours
Church approx. 08:00–19:00; tavern approx. 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Danube Gorge at Weltenburg
- Befreiungshalle
- Prunn Castle
- Scots Monastery Church of St. James
- Thurn und Taxis Palace
- Dominican Church of St. Blasius
- Basilica of St. Emmeram
- Haidplatz