Monastery of Beuerberg Resumes Operations Following Redesign - Monastery of Beuerberg resumes operations following restoration work
Kloster Beuerberg Reopens After Extensive Renovation as Seminar and Cultural Hub
Eurasburg-Beuerberg's Baroque monastery complex, nestled in the district of Bad Tölz, has been meticulously restored and repurposed as a seminar and cultural center. The comprehensive renovation project, which commenced in 2021, amassed a total cost of 43 million euros.
The refurbished monastery boasts 11 conference rooms and 48 guest rooms, some of which have been crafted within the former cells—an intriguing blend of history and modernity. Additionally, the monastery's bakery has resumed operations, as announced by the Archbishopric of Munich and Freising.
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, aims to introduce the cultural center during a blessing ceremony on Ascension Day, Thursday. From Friday, guided tours of the newly transformed premises will be available to the public.
The baroque library, laden with historical charm, has been restored to its original structure, following the removal of built-in structures during the renovation. Intermediate ceilings and walls that were inserted in earlier years have been eliminated to recapture the room's authenticity. The Rococo festival hall with its striking stucco has also been painstakingly restored. Many rooms now showcase historical furniture, aimed at showcasing aspects of monastic life.
Rooted in history, an Augustinian canonry was established in Beuerberg in 1121. Despite challenges, particularly during the Thirty Years' War, the monastic complex recovered and enjoyed a resurgence in the 18th century. During this period, the monks constructed a grand new building, which became an intellectual hub featuring an extensive library.
In 1803, the monastery was secularized and privately owned, before the Salesian Sisters established a residence there in 1846. After the monastery was abandoned in 2014, it was transferred to the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.
Kloster Beuerberg, with its rich historical foundation, is a testament to Germany's cultural and religious heritage. Transforming such historical buildings for contemporary seminar and cultural uses is a common practice, revitalizing these structures while preserving their historical essence. With the structural adjustments made during the renovation and the wealth of historical artifacts within its walls, Kloster Beuerberg is poised to serve as a vibrant center for education, community engagement, and cultural events.
The following are to be found in the Annex to this Decision: consulting the home-and-garden section, one may discover that the refurbished Kloster Beuerberg includes design elements and appliances reflecting contemporary interior-design trends, thereby enhancing its lifestyle appeal as a seminar and cultural hub. Furthermore, in the Annex, one will find details of the seminar center's extensive library, which, now restored to its original structure, showcases historical texts and furniture, offering a glimpse into the monastery's rich legacy.
