Attraction · Kelheim · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim

Kloster Weltenburg is an attraction in Kelheim, Bavaria. This place has a story in the app. 2 of the 38 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 80 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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Story · Kloster Weltenburg

You're standing at Weltenburg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery just outside Kelheim. Have a look around. The Danube makes a big bend here, and the abbey sits right inside the loop, on a little peninsula. This stretch of the valley is called the Weltenburg Narrows, or the Danube Gorge, where the river squeezes through a tight passage.

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Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim: oldest monastery in Beieren

Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim is a monastery, also known as an abbey, in Beieren. According to tradition, it was founded around 617, which makes it the oldest monastery in Beieren. It is also known for its monastery brewery, one of the oldest breweries in the world, and for the church furnished by the Asam brothers. The dark beer Barock Dunkel has won the World Beer Cup. You will find the monastery at Asamstraße 32 in Kelheim, in a bend of the Donau. Just 32 metres away stands St. Georg, another point of interest.

What you can see at Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim

The monastery sits on a kind of peninsula in the Weltenburger Enge, a narrow gorge through which the Donau forces its way. Above the monastery you can see the Frauenberg hill. In the courtyard stand barokke gebouwen. The Sint-Joriskerk is an icon of Beierse barok. Look closely at the ceiling fresco: Cosmas Damian Asam painted a portrait of his brother Egid Quirin in it, and Egid Quirin returned the favour with a sculpture of Cosmas Damian. During the warmer months you can taste the monastery beer in the beer garden in the courtyard. At weekends there are guided tours of the brewery. The grounds are freely accessible; only the part used by the monks is closed.

Opening times, tickets and accessibility at Kloster Weltenburg

The official website of the monastery is kloster-weltenburg.de. There you will find the current opening times and information about tickets. Take a look before you set off, so you know for certain when you can visit. The monastery is accessible for wheelchair users, and the toilet inside can also be used with a wheelchair. This is handy if you are staying for a while, for example for a walk or a break during your visit to the Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim.

Toilet, drinking water and benches at Kloster Weltenburg

A toilet near Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim is 77 metres away, on the Asamstraße. It is free to use and wheelchair accessible. There are 2 public toilets within 500 metres. According to our map, there is no drinking water within 1 km of Kloster Weltenburg, so it is worth bringing enough water with you. The nearest bench is 82 metres away, by the Nationales Naturmonument Kernzone. You will find 17 benches within 500 metres of Kloster Weltenburg, so it is easy to take a break.

Walking and more to see near Kloster Weltenburg

After your visit, you can keep going for a while, as there is more to see nearby. The Donaudurchbruch, another attraction, lies 660 metres from the monastery. You can walk there on foot, so it fits well into a short walk. You stay close to the gorge where the monastery is located. St. Georg stands next to the monastery itself, and you can pick it up on the way before you carry on.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

38 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 2 of the 38 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kloster Weltenburg wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Kloster Weltenburg is wheelchair accessible. There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet inside.

Where can I find a toilet at Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim?

The nearest public toilet is 77 metres away, at Asamstraße. It is free and wheelchair accessible, and there are 2 public toilets within 500 metres.

Are there benches at Kloster Weltenburg?

Yes, the nearest bench is 82 metres away, near the Nationales Naturmonument Kernzone. There are 17 benches within 500 metres.

Is there drinking water at Kloster Weltenburg?

According to our map, there is no water tap within 1 km of Kloster Weltenburg. Therefore, bring your own water.

When was Kloster Weltenburg founded?

According to tradition, Kloster Weltenburg was founded around 617 by the monks Eustachius and Agilus from Luxeuil. As such, it is considered the oldest monastery in the region.

What is there to see at Kloster Weltenburg in Kelheim?

The highlight is the church, an icon that was decorated by the Asam brothers. You can also see the inner courtyard and taste the monastery beer in the beer garden.