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The Guest­house St. Georg in Wel­tenburg Abbey offers the per­fect start­ing point to explore the his­tor­i­cal sig­nif­i­cance of the abbey as well as the breath­tak­ing nature of the sur­round­ing area. Whether cul­tur­al expe­ri­ences or out­door adven­tures – there is some­thing for every­one here.

Vis­it to the St. Gre­gor Abbey Church

The St. Gre­gor Abbey Church is a mas­ter­piece of Baroque archi­tec­ture and a true high­light of any vis­it to Wel­tenburg Abbey. The mag­nif­i­cent inte­ri­or and impres­sive archi­tec­ture of this church attract numer­ous vis­i­tors each year. Enjoy the atmos­phere of this his­toric place and let your­self be enchant­ed by the beau­ty of the church’s interior.

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Wel­tenburg Abbey Vis­i­tor Center

The Vis­i­tor Cen­ter pro­vides in-depth insights into the his­to­ry of Wel­tenburg Abbey and its reli­gious as well as cul­tur­al sig­nif­i­cance. With infor­ma­tive exhibits, you can learn more about the abbey’s his­tor­i­cal her­itage and pre­pare for your visit.

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Brew­ery Tour

The Wel­tenburg Abbey Brew­ery is the old­est still-oper­at­ing monastery brew­ery in the world. Dur­ing a guid­ed tour, offered every Sat­ur­day from May to Octo­ber (reg­is­tra­tion required), you will learn all about the long brew­ing tra­di­tion and the unique brew­ing process. After­ward, you can enjoy a tast­ing of the famous Wel­tenburg beers.

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Hikes in the Danube Gorge and Altmühltal

The region around Wel­tenburg Abbey is a true par­adise for hik­ers. The Wel­tenburg Heights Trail leads you along the steep cliffs of the Danube Gorge, offer­ing spec­tac­u­lar views of the abbey and the Alt­mühltal. The Alt­mühltal Panora­ma Trail is also a high­light, tak­ing you through pic­turesque land­scapes and idyl­lic valleys.

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Boat Tour on the Danube

Expe­ri­ence a relax­ing boat tour from Kel­heim to Wel­tenburg Abbey. As you trav­el through the Danube Gorge, enjoy breath­tak­ing views of the steep cliffs and the abbey, while soak­ing in the peace­ful nat­ur­al surroundings.

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Cycling Tours along the Danube

Cycling along the Danube and through the Alt­mühltal is a great way to explore the region. Numer­ous well-devel­oped bike paths offer both leisure­ly tours and more chal­leng­ing rides for sports enthusiasts.

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Canoe Tours on the Danube

Explore the region around Wel­tenburg Abbey on a canoe tour on the Danube. Enjoy the stun­ning nature and the impres­sive cliffs of the Danube Gorge from a com­plete­ly dif­fer­ent per­spec­tive. An unfor­get­table expe­ri­ence for nature lovers and adventurers.

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His­tor­i­cal Sights in the Surroundings

There are many oth­er his­tor­i­cal sights to dis­cov­er around Wel­tenburg Abbey:

• Befreiung­shalle Kel­heim: An impres­sive mon­u­ment com­mem­o­rat­ing the Wars of Lib­er­a­tion, offer­ing a fan­tas­tic view of the region.

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• Archae­o­log­i­cal Muse­um in Kel­heim: Dis­cov­er fas­ci­nat­ing finds from the region, includ­ing relics from the Roman era, which bring the his­tor­i­cal back­ground of the area to life.

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