Vornbach Abbey

Neuhaus am Inn, Germany

Vornbach Abbey, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Benedict, was founded in 1094 by Count Ekkebert of Formbach and his wife Mathilde, and also by Count Ulrich of Windberg.

It was dissolved in 1803 during the secularisation of Bavaria. The monastic buildings came into the possession of Franz X. Bachmayr, and in 1857 into that of the Baron von Schätzler. The abbey's Austrian possessions were taken by the state.

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Founded: 1094
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)

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Stefanie Lieb (13 months ago)
Beautiful monastery, take a look inside.
Bogdy Bogdy (19 months ago)
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Daggisschatzi (2 years ago)
Beautiful location for the garden days with many exhibitors. We were there on Friday in glorious weather and had a great time. Unfortunately, the former monastery is otherwise not open to the public, which is a real shame. With the great location on the Inn and in front of the historic backdrop of the monastery, you could do a lot more with it. It was nice anyway.
Maria Müller (2 years ago)
Next to the monastery there is a beautiful, very well-tended park, which unfortunately can only be visited on certain occasions - the current exhibition is the Gartenlust exhibition. In the park there are ancient trees, enchanted corners, a pond and a small stream.
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