Weltenburg Abbey
Kelheim, Germany
A baroque abbey by the Asam brothers on a bend of the Danube, at the entrance to the Weltenburg Narrows gorge. Arrive by boat from Kelheim (April–October) or park above the monastery and walk down 15 minutes.
- Nearest town
- Kelheim, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.8983, 11.8199
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Wohnmobilstellplatz am "Pflegerspitz"Motorhome stopover5 km from Weltenburg Abbey · 45 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Campingplatz Kelheim-Herrnsaal PoschenriederCampsite9 km from Weltenburg AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz FelbermühleCampsite10 km from Weltenburg AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz KapfelbergCampsite13 km from Weltenburg AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Campingplatz FreizeitinselCampsite15 km from Weltenburg AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz HartlmühleCampsite19 km from Weltenburg AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Weltenburg Abbey?
Weltenburg Abbey is in Kelheim, Germany, at GPS 48.8983, 11.8199. It is about 9 km from Prunn.
Can you camp near Weltenburg Abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Kelheim, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Weltenburg Abbey?
Weltenburg Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Danube Gorge and Altmühl Valley: Regensburg to Eichstätt.
What is there to see near Weltenburg Abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Befreiungshalle (4 km), Stone Bridge, Regensburg (25 km), Walhalla (33 km) and Willibaldsburg (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Weltenburg 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)