Ettal Abbey Tours and Activities

Ettal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the village of Ettal close to Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. With a community (as of 2005) of more than 50 monks, with another five at Wechselburg, the Abbey is one of the largest Benedictine houses and is a major attraction for visitors.
Ettal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the village of Ettal close to Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. With a community (as of 2005) of more than 50 monks, with another five at Wechselburg, the Abbey is one of the largest Benedictine houses and is a major attraction for visitors.
Ettal Abbey dates back to the 1300s. The Benedictine monastery is an independent, self-sufficient religious community. The monks make liqueur, operate a brewery, and have publishing house on-site. Lots of great hikes from town, too.

Popular places to visit

View to the alps from the top of mountain Wank in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Wank Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Wank Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Make time for the spas and ski slopes in this walkable area.

Wank Mountain
Marienplatz Panorama, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, Deutschland

Casino Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Garmisch-Partenkirchen during your travels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen? Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its ski slopes.

Casino Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Evening stroll before dinner

Ludwig Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Ludwig Street during your visit to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ludwig Street

Laber

Enjoy an outing to Laber during your stay in Oberammergau. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its ski slopes.

Laber

Kofel

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kofel during your travels in Oberammergau. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Kofel

Oberammergau Church

After visiting Oberammergau Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oberammergau. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its ski slopes.

Oberammergau Church

Top Ettal Abbey Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Klosterhotel Ludwig der Bayer

Klosterhotel Ludwig der Bayer

4 out of 5
Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 10-12 Ettal Bayern
Klosterhotel Ludwig der Bayer
Hotel Blaue Gams

Hotel Blaue Gams

4 out of 5
Vogelherdweg 12 Ettal BY
Hotel Blaue Gams
Alphotel Ettal

Alphotel Ettal

3 out of 5
Alte Bergstrasse 10 Ettal BY
Alphotel Ettal
Alpina Haus - Gemütliches Ferienhaus in Oberammergau, Max.10 Personen, Skiurlaub

Alpina Haus - Gemütliches Ferienhaus in Oberammergau, Max.10 Personen, Skiurlaub

Oberammergau BY
Alpina Haus - Gemütliches Ferienhaus in Oberammergau, Max.10 Personen, Skiurlaub
Hotel Arnika

Hotel Arnika

Ludwig-Lang Str. 21 Oberammergau BY
Hotel Arnika
Mack guest house in Upper Bavarian country house style

Mack guest house in Upper Bavarian country house style

Oberau BY
Mack guest house in Upper Bavarian country house style
Cozy 1-room apartment with terrace and mountain view

Cozy 1-room apartment with terrace and mountain view

Oberau BY
Cozy 1-room apartment with terrace and mountain view
Cozy vacation apartment near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Cozy vacation apartment near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Oberau BY
Cozy vacation apartment near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Cozy one-room apartment with a view of the mountains

Cozy one-room apartment with a view of the mountains

Oberau BY
Cozy one-room apartment with a view of the mountains
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