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Andechs Abbey – Andechs Kloster exterior 02📷 Mattana, Public domain

Andechs Abbey

Andechs, Germany

History

A Benedictine pilgrimage church on a hill above the Ammersee, with a rococo interior and a monastery brewery known across Bavaria. Park in the paid car park below and walk up the steep lane.

Nearest town
Andechs, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.9745, 11.1836

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Wohnmobilstellplatz HerrschingMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Andechs Abbey
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz PilsenseeCampsite
    6 km from Andechs Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Ambach am SeeCampsite
    18 km from Andechs Abbey
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  • Campingplatz SeeshauptCampsite
    20 km from Andechs Abbey
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  • Camping beim FischerCampsite
    20 km from Andechs Abbey
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  • Campingplatz AmmertalCampsite
    22 km from Andechs Abbey
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All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Andechs Abbey?

Andechs Abbey is in Andechs, Germany, at GPS 47.9745, 11.1836. It is about 24 km from Landsberg am Lech.

Can you camp near Andechs Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Andechs, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Andechs Abbey?

Andechs Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bavarian Oberland: lakes, gorges and Ludwig’s Linderhof.

What is there to see near Andechs Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Viktualienmarkt (34 km), Deutsches Museum (34 km), Wieskirche (39 km) and Oberammergau painted houses (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Andechs Abbey?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)