The monastery was built in the year 994 and steadily expanded and rebuilt again and againover the centuries . It was known for its important writing room, in which books were not only made for personal use, but also for other churches and monasteries and for trade. The renaissance frescoes are just as impressive on a guided tour as is the renovated cloister. In the course of the expropriation of church property by the state, the picturesque monastery on the peninsula was converted into a castle. Even then it was used as accommodation for the European nobility and important business people. The guests enjoyed the wonderful location after the exhausting journey.
Old values repackaged
The former Benedictine monastery has belonged to the Upper Bavaria district since 1986 in order to protect the cultural monument. Therefore, the district extensively renovated the monastery and in 1993 it was able to reopen as a cultural and educational center. Now you can find concerts, conferences and seminars here . So now old spiritual traditions are carried on under modern aspects.
Whether weddings, conferences, seminars or private celebrations - the Seeon Abbey is definitely the right place for it and it is not without reason that it is one of the most beautiful historical ensembles in Chiemgau.
