Discover Weyarn

Weyarn offers several reasons to plan a stay: the Abbey Church of St. Peter and Paul adds a Baroque touch, Lake Seeham is a place for swimming and boat hire, and the Weyarn Culture Trail invites you to hike and cycle. If you are looking for a hotel in Weyarn, you can take these different interests into account when choosing your destination.

Weyarn Abbey Church and History

The Abbey Church of St. Peter and Paul is a magnificent Baroque church beside the former Augustinian Canons’ monastery, now a monastery of the Teutonic Order. Its history dates back to 1133: at that time, Count Siboto of Falkenstein had the castle complex of Viare, on the site of today’s Weyarn monastery, converted into an Augustinian Canons’ monastery. The place thus combines a specific historical date with a church building that can still be seen today. If you are interested in religious architecture and the history of the monastery, the church makes a fitting focus for your visit.

Lake, Climbing and Outdoor Activities

Lake Seeham has bathing beaches, a boat rental service and campsites. These facilities cater to different kinds of trips: you can consider the lake for a day of swimming, renting a boat or camping. Before you arrive, check with the relevant operators for details of their facilities and current availability.

Another activity is offered by the KletterZ climbing and bouldering centre in Weyarn. Children and adults can climb and boulder there, including as part of a special course programme, which may vary. The facilities include a large climbing hall, an outdoor area and a small bouldering room, as well as a training area, an adventure area and a therapy area. There is also a newly built, large bouldering hall. If you are planning to climb or boulder, you can check the course programme in advance.

For outdoor exercise, the Weyarn Culture Trail invites you to hike and cycle. Another option for a day trip is the Celtic earthwork near Fentbach, on a high plateau above the Mangfall that was once settled by Celts. The Culture Trail and the Celtic earthwork appeal to different interests: the former combines exercise and culture, while the latter is a place with historical ties to the landscape.

Regional Produce and Tastings

In Holzolling, Weyarn, Josef Werndl, known as Haschn Sepp, distils award-winning schnapps at his own fruit distillery and makes special liqueurs. A small schnapps tasting is available by appointment. If you would like to attend a tasting, arrange a time in advance; it is not listed as an informal walk-in offering.

Culture and Tours in the Wider Destination of Miesbach

The wider destination of Miesbach also offers cultural activities and hiking options. With a core collection of over 3,000 objects, the Miesbach Local History Museum presents the natural and cultural landscape of the Oberland. The collection includes examples of Miesbach furniture painting, religious folk art from the Miesbach pilgrimage period, and tools and equipment from guilds, trades, homes and farms. Other areas featured include a farmhouse parlour, a shoemaker’s workshop and a hatmaker’s workshop.

For a cultural outing, the Waitzinger Keller in Miesbach hosts opera, operetta, musicals, cabaret, concerts, children’s events, traditional festivals and exhibitions throughout the year. If you are interested in a particular programme, check the event dates in advance.

Hikes in Miesbach can be distinguished by length, duration and difficulty. The family-friendly Stadlberg Loop is rated moderate, starts at Habererplatz right next to the town square and is 8.1 kilometres long; the stated duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is an opportunity to stop for refreshments. By contrast, the family-friendly “Through the Lower Meadow” loop from Miesbach is easy, 8.0 kilometres long and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Comparing the two helps you choose: the Stadlberg Loop is described as moderate, while “Through the Lower Meadow” is rated easy. For both routes, it is advisable to check the route details again before setting out.

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