Munich to Andechs Monastery
a Perfect Day Trip
There are many reasons to visit Kloster Andechs:
- see the famous Benedictine monastery
- enjoy the scenic view over the Ammersee and the foothills of the Alps
- do a pilgrimage
- drink the mouth-watering Andechser Doppelbock (dark beer)
- hike through the green forest
- get out of the city into the nature
- attend an organ recital
- eat typical Bavarian food
- attend church service
- make a monastery tour
- participate in a brewery tour
The monastery is located on top of the Heiliger Berg (Holy Mountain) and can be seen from far away. Once you've hiked all the way up, you'll be rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view. The best view is from the tower of the church.
We usually go by public transport , but you can also make the trip by car or bike. With the S-Bahn S5 (suburban train) the journey takes about 50 minutes from Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) in Munich to Herrsching.
In Herrsching just follow the
signs to Andechs and walk uphill. On sunny weekends you'll be accompanied by many other day excursionists. It's a lovely 1 hour walk through the forest.
Even with the bad weather, you can see that we enjoyed ourselves on the hike.
Andechs Monastery is not only famous for its pilgrimage, the church and the breath taking view. Among non-Catholic Bavarians it is even more famous for its beer. The trademark beer is the Andechser Doppelbock (double bock), which is a dark and strong beer. It is brewed in the so-called Triple Mash procedure and has more alcohol and a sweeter taste than a light-colored beer.
The Andechs brewery produces seven different varieties of beer. If you're interested in the beer brewing process, you can participate in a guided tour to the brewery. Check the Andechs Monastery website for information.