What’s the best way to experience Andechs Monastery?

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How much does it cost to visit Andechs Monastery in 2026?

It’s free to visit Andechs Monastery, but to understand its history and highlights better, you can take a tour. Self-guided audio tours start at US$12, half-day private tours start at US$259, and sightseeing flights start at US$751.

Is Andechs Monastery worth visiting?

Yes, Andechs Monastery is worth a visit. The hilltop structure has been a pilgrimage site for more than 900 years. It’s also known for its beer-brewing history, and an active religious order still brews the beer. Visit for scenic hikes followed by time in a beer garden sampling Bavarian dishes.

Is Andechs Monastery accessible?

Yes, Andechs Monastery is accessible to people who use wheelchairs, with accessible restrooms. However, large sections of the site are cobblestone, so it may be uneven in places. Contact the monastery in advance if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.

How long do you need at Andechs Monastery?

Give yourself at least three hours to explore Andechs Monastery. That way, you can visit the pilgrimage church at a leisurely pace, explore the monastery grounds, and take a hike in the beautiful countryside. Then, finish your visit with a stop at Bräustüberl for traditional Bavarian food and monastery-brewed beer.

How do you get to Andechs Monastery from Munich?

Getting to Andechs Monastery from Munich is easy. Take the S8 S-Bahn from Munich to Herrsching, which takes approximately an hour; then you can either take a bus or walk to the monastery. The walking route is popular and takes roughly 1.5 hours through the beautiful countryside.

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Private Andechs Monastery Brewery Hike from Munich

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Half day trip to Kloster Andechs on a Private Tour

Our tour offers a memorable day in one of Bavaria’s most scenic and unspoiled areas. For over five centuries, this stunning monastery has been home to Benedictine monks, continuing the traditions of hospitality and beer brewing that you can enjoy today. On the scenic train journey through the Bavarian countryside, you will learn about Andechs’ rich history, from its origins as a castle for the Counts of Andechs and their captivating story of rise, betrayal and downfall to its transformation in 1455 into a Benedictine monastery. The history and tradition plus the daily life of a monk in the monastery will also be explained. Afterward you can hike a medieval pilgrimage route with wonderful views of the countryside or take a bus if preferred and at the monastery, explore the stunning Baroque church, then relax in the beer hall or beer garden with a monk-brewed beer and locally sourced food. There is also an optional extra to view the reopened baroque apothecary on a VR tour.

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Private Munich ALL-IN-ONE Tour: City - Lake District - Conc. Camp

If you’ve got limited time in Munich and you'd like to see natural wonders, historical sights, and cultural attractions in a day, then this tour is a perfect choice. Benefit from the personalized attention of having a private guide to plan a comprehensive itinerary for you—both in and around Munich. Highlights include Munich’s Old Town, Königsplatz, and Starnberger See—a beautiful lake. The tour also has optional stops at Andechs Monastery, and Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.

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What are people saying about Andechs Monastery

Private Andechs Monastery Brewery Hike from Munich

Mitzi_T, Sept 2025

This was our favorite...

This was our favorite tour on our trip to Munich! Rich was incredibly knowledgeable about Munich and surrounding areas and most of all Beer! We learned so much and the hike to Andechs was beautiful. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Highly recommend! Thank you Rich for the wonderful experience!

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Karen_E, Aug 2025

A great beer day in a beautiful setting

Can’t say enough great things about Rich and this tour. It was informative, scenic, and an overall perfect day learning about the monastery. Rich was attentive and engaging, answering any questions and leading us to all the good beer spots. A trip definitely worth your time!

Half day trip to Kloster Andechs on a Private Tour

Debra_C, Feb 2025

Great Day

Tom was very knowledgeable about the abbey and its history. He was very engaging and made the day fun. I would certainly do other tours with Tom's Tours.

Private Andechs Monastery Brewery Hike from Munich

Shelby_P, Sept 2024

Amazing scenery & beer!

Rich was an amazing guide! We had so much fun exploring the German countryside and learning about the different kinds of beer. He gave great recommendations before and after the tour and was very helpful. Book this tour to experience the beautiful scenery, a nice walk and some good beer!

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Christopher_G, Sept 2024

Andech’s with Beerwanderers - Best Day Trip from Munich!

Highly recommend this experience with Beerwanderers, this was one of the highlights of our trip to the Munich area! The owner and our guide Rich is personable and extremely knowledge about the region, beer and the Andech’s monestary/ brewery. Rich accompanies you on the train from Munich, making the trip easy. The hike up from Herrsching is beautiful, our group were all seasoned hikers, so we would rate the hike easy with a moderate grade for most of the climb. And the route is shaded by trees for the majority of the hike. Andech,’s is a very special place: the beer, food (butcher on site, so all the meat we had was extraordinary), setting, and ambiance make for a perfect lunch and rest. Ending the hike down with a beer on lake Ammersee was the perfect ending. In my opinion this is a must do experience for a visit to Munich. Prost!