Schlägl: Monastery Culture, Brewing Art and the WaterWunderWeg

Schlägl combines monastery history, brewing tradition and a themed circular trail. If you are looking for a hotel in Schlägl, the local attractions can help you choose the focus of your stay: architecture and collections, brewing art, or the WaterWunderWeg, which explores water, fish and mussels. These attractions differ both in their subject matter and in the way you experience them.

Monastery history, architecture and collections

Schlägl Abbey was founded as a Cistercian monastery in the early 13th century; in 1218, it was handed over to the Premonstratensian Canons. This means that its founding and handover are two distinct stages in the history of the religious orders. The abbey church is a three-aisled Gothic hall church. “Three-aisled” describes its division into three naves, while “Gothic” identifies its architectural style. This gives you two specific points of interest during your visit: the history of the abbey and the design of the church.

The abbey library holds a collection of around 100,000 books covering all fields of knowledge. The art gallery displays a selection of more than 600 paintings from Schlägl Abbey. These are two different types of collections: a wide-ranging body of books and a selection of paintings. Music is also part of the experience: concerts by the abbey’s music ensemble feature both sacred and secular music. If you would like to attend a concert during your stay, check the latest dates in advance.

Brewing tradition and the world of beer

Beer has been brewed at Schlägl Abbey for more than 400 years. A tour of the Schlägl Abbey Brewery introduces visitors to the art of brewing. The Schlägl Beer World brings the brewing process to life with interactive exhibits and visual displays. The long brewing tradition provides the historical background; the tour and the Beer World explore the subject in different ways. Check the latest information about brewery tours before you travel.

The WaterWunderWeg and getting there

The WaterWunderWeg is a 4.5 km family-friendly circular trail around Schlägl Abbey. Its theme is water, fish and mussels. It starts at the abbey’s greenhouses, to the right of the Abteikeller, and ends at the Stiftskeller. The start and end points can help you find your way, while the trail itself focuses on water, fish and mussels.

You can reach the trail by public transport via the Mühlkreisbahn railway or bus route 280 to the Schlägl stop. Before your visit, check the latest trail details and timetables, as route information and public transport connections may change.

Culinary connections

At the Stiftskeller, the region, the season and nature determine what is served. These three influences link the culinary experience to the region and the changing seasons. If food is one of your travel interests, this is another point to consider when planning your stay in Schlägl.

Discover more destinations: Schwarzenberg Am Böhmerwald, Kollerschlag, Lembach Im Mühlkreis, Oepping, Sankt Leonhard, Julbach, Peilstein Im Mühlviertel, Sarleinsbach.

See the regional travel overview: Rohrbach.