Schäftlarn Abbey, Schäftlarn, Germany

Schäftlarn Abbey was founded in 762 by Waltrich, a Benedictine monk of noble family, on his own land. During the next two centuries the monastery grew as a result of various gifts and endowments (among them the estates of Schwabing and Hesselohe). From 1140 to its dissolution during the secularisation of Bavaria in 1803, Schäftlarn belonged to the Premonstratensian Order.

In 1866 King Ludwig I of Bavaria restored possession to the Benedictines, who set up a secondary school here. The school did close between 1941 and 1945 by the National Socialists. Immediately after the war the school, which is private, was re-opened.

The present abbey buildings were constructed in 1707 to plans by Giovanni Antonio Viscardi. The church of Saint Denis, built as the abbey church, is a beautiful example of the Rococo architectural style. It was begun as a new building from 1733 to 1740 under Francois de Cuvilliés the Elder, and finished during the period from 1751 to 1760 by Johann Georg Gunetzrhainer and Johann Michael Fischer. From 1754 to 1756 the church was painted and decorated with stucco by Johann Baptist Zimmermann. From 1756 to 1764 Johann Baptist Straub worked on the altars and the chancel. There is also a formal garden here, recently restored.

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D .R (2 years ago)
The church is beautiful and old, the store is full of super-likers and alcohol such as wine ?, beer ? and other products. The garden is quiet and relaxing, just perfect to go out of the city hustle and bustle.

Tobias Krupp (4 years ago)
I have been going through the isar delta from Grünwald in an daytrip. At the time everything was locked down so I can only speak of the buildings from the outside. And you have to say that it's quiet impressive the main building is gigantic and the gardens very scenic.

Johannes Lenz (5 years ago)
We had quick look into the monastery church some evening before Christmas. The reason for that was that we’ve heard about the impressive crib in the monastery church. The benedictine monastery is a big building with a higher school in it, a small drug store and a church. Outside the sun was gone and it was cold and dark. We entered the church with #Bigfoot and #Littlefeet wearing masks but nobody was inside. It was somehow frightened cause the church was empty and dark inside only the Altar was shining. So #Bigfoot and #Littlefeet wanted to leave soon what we did. Before we saw the crib in a room next to the entrance. Nice hand made crib. At this time before Christmas we could see the part of the Christmas story - search for a safe place from Joseph and Maria.

Karl Maussner (5 years ago)
Nice and calm...

Madeleine Martin (5 years ago)
Wonderful leafy greens

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