Monastery Beuerberg resumes operations following refurbishment
Baroque Monastery Transformed into Seminar and Cultural Center in Eurasburg
The historic monastery complex in Eurasburg-Beuerberg has been revitalized and now functions as a seminar and cultural center after a thorough overhaul. The facility boasts 11 conference rooms and 48 guest rooms, some housed in the former cell block. The Archbishopric of Munich and Freising announced the reopening of the bakery as well.
Construction on the monastery complex in the Bad-Toelz district began in 2021, with an estimated cost of €43 million. Archbishop Cardinal Reinhard Marx aims to consecrate and bless the cultural center on Ascension Day, May 26. Guided tours will be available from the following day.
During the renovation, efforts were made to restore the complex's original room structure, such as in the baroque library where partitions were removed. Many rooms display historical furniture, showcasing aspects of monastic life, according to the archdiocese. The rococo festival hall, adorned with magnificent stucco, has also undergone restoration.
Although specific historical details about the Eurasburg Monastery are scarce in available public records, it is known that Augustinian canonries were founded in Beuerberg as early as 1121. The complex underwent several transformations, including a new heyday in the 18th century when the monks constructed a new stift building with an extensive library. In 1803, the monastery was secularized and the complex later came into private ownership until 2014, when it was taken over by the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.
The renovated Eurasburg Monastery, now a seminar and cultural center, seamlessly blends its historic origins with modern interiors, showcasing an intriguing intersection of interior-design and lifestyle, especially in restored rooms like the baroque library and the rococo festival hall. The revitalized complex, with its prime location in the home-and-garden setting of the Bad-Toelz district, offers a unique blend of spiritual history and contemporary charm.
