Romanesque abbey, monastic tradition & natural paradise on Lake Laach
Romanesque abbey, monastic tradition & natural paradise on Lake Laach
Only 20 minutes away from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler lies the Benedictine abbey of Maria Laach on the idyllic Laacher See. Founded in 1093, the abbey with its Romanesque church is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. Today, around 30 Benedictine monks still live here according to the "ora et labora" rule. In addition to the impressive church, the monastery's own businesses such as the book and art shop, monastery shop, art forge, monastery nursery, farm shop and restaurants invite visitors to explore. The monastery forum provides insights into monastery life, and guided tours including the famous Jesuit library are available. The surrounding nature offers the best conditions for actively experiencing the unique landscape with hiking and cycling trails as well as boat hire.
Maria Laach is also an eventful place, however
an eventful place, with a wide range of offers and is not for nothing
with more than 700,000 visitors as one of the most attractive excursion destinations in
Rhineland-Palatinate. Various events throughout the year offer visitors a varied programme
visitors a varied programme for the whole family.
Only 20 minutes away from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler lies the Benedictine abbey of Maria Laach on the idyllic Laacher See. Founded in 1093, the abbey with its Romanesque church is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. Today, around 30 Benedictine monks still live here according to the "ora et labora" rule. In addition to the impressive church, the monastery's own businesses such as the book and art shop, monastery shop, art forge, monastery nursery, farm shop and restaurants invite visitors to explore. The monastery forum provides insights into monastery life, and guided tours including the famous Jesuit library are available. The surrounding nature offers the best conditions for actively experiencing the unique landscape with hiking and cycling trails as well as boat hire.
Maria Laach is also an eventful place, however
an eventful place, with a wide range of offers and is not for nothing
with more than 700,000 visitors as one of the most attractive excursion destinations in
Rhineland-Palatinate. Various events throughout the year offer visitors a varied programme
visitors a varied programme for the whole family.
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