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  • A picturesque view of the Klosterdorf Benediktbeuern in Oberbayern, Germany. The foreground features a field with tall grass, while the background includes the village with its notable church having two onion-shaped domes. Behind the village, there are mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A canoe excursion on Lake Kochelsee with the hostel's own canoe fleet is an unforgettable group experience.
  • A volleyball court on the outdoor grounds of the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Three people are playing volleyball, with one person jumping to hit the ball over the net. The court is surrounded by a yellow and black net with the inscriptions "FUNTEC" and "EDUARD". In the background, there is the youth hostel with a red-tiled roof and multiple windows, as well as trees and flags.
  • The vaulted bar in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Two people are at the bar counter, with the person on the left wearing a cap and reaching out with a drink, while the person on the right is handing over or receiving a drink. The bar counter has several bottles and glasses, and blue lights illuminate parts of the bar area. The background features brick walls and an arched ceiling typical of vaulted architecture.
  • An indoor climbing wall with four people. One person is actively climbing the wall, while another person is holding the rope for the climber. Two other individuals are standing and sitting on the padded floor, respectively, observing or preparing to climb. The climbing wall has various colored holds and ropes hanging down for belaying.
  • Movie night in the small in-house cinema of the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Several people are seated and watching a movie on a large screen. The room appears cozy and intimate.

Youth Hostel Benediktbeuren "Don Bosco"

"Don Bosco"

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A picturesque view of the Klosterdorf Benediktbeuern in Oberbayern, Germany. The foreground features a field with tall grass, while the background includes the village with its notable church having two onion-shaped domes. Behind the village, there are mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A canoe excursion on Lake Kochelsee with the hostel's own canoe fleet is an unforgettable group experience.
A volleyball court on the outdoor grounds of the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Three people are playing volleyball, with one person jumping to hit the ball over the net. The court is surrounded by a yellow and black net with the inscriptions "FUNTEC" and "EDUARD". In the background, there is the youth hostel with a red-tiled roof and multiple windows, as well as trees and flags.
The vaulted bar in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Two people are at the bar counter, with the person on the left wearing a cap and reaching out with a drink, while the person on the right is handing over or receiving a drink. The bar counter has several bottles and glasses, and blue lights illuminate parts of the bar area. The background features brick walls and an arched ceiling typical of vaulted architecture.
An indoor climbing wall with four people. One person is actively climbing the wall, while another person is holding the rope for the climber. Two other individuals are standing and sitting on the padded floor, respectively, observing or preparing to climb. The climbing wall has various colored holds and ropes hanging down for belaying.
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  • A picturesque view of the Klosterdorf Benediktbeuern in Oberbayern, Germany. The foreground features a field with tall grass, while the background includes the village with its notable church having two onion-shaped domes. Behind the village, there are mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A canoe excursion on Lake Kochelsee with the hostel's own canoe fleet is an unforgettable group experience.
  • A volleyball court on the outdoor grounds of the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Three people are playing volleyball, with one person jumping to hit the ball over the net. The court is surrounded by a yellow and black net with the inscriptions "FUNTEC" and "EDUARD". In the background, there is the youth hostel with a red-tiled roof and multiple windows, as well as trees and flags.
  • The vaulted bar in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Two people are at the bar counter, with the person on the left wearing a cap and reaching out with a drink, while the person on the right is handing over or receiving a drink. The bar counter has several bottles and glasses, and blue lights illuminate parts of the bar area. The background features brick walls and an arched ceiling typical of vaulted architecture.
  • An indoor climbing wall with four people. One person is actively climbing the wall, while another person is holding the rope for the climber. Two other individuals are standing and sitting on the padded floor, respectively, observing or preparing to climb. The climbing wall has various colored holds and ropes hanging down for belaying.
  • Movie night in the small in-house cinema of the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Several people are seated and watching a movie on a large screen. The room appears cozy and intimate.

Portrait

Highlights

  • Multipurpose hall, climbing wall
  • Beach volleyball, sports field
  • Cinema, disco, vaulted bar

Equipment

standard

Guest services

  • board game rental
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • free parking on premises: 10
  • indoor table tennis
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • pool table
  • WiFi access in public spaces for free
  • WiFi access in the meeting rooms for free

Food & Drinks

  • breakfast buffet from 7.45 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
  • packed lunch
  • gluten free food on request
  • other catering requests on request
  • barbecue evening
  • bistro / cafeteria
  • bar / lounge
  • vegetarian dishes daily
  • vegan dishes on request

For cyclists

  • bike rental (0,6 km)
  • maps
  • places in lockable bike room: 5
  • repair service

For families

  • baby changing
  • high chair for children
  • toddler beds

For cyclists

  • bike rental (0,6 km)
  • maps
  • places in lockable bike room: 5
  • repair service

For families

  • baby changing
  • high chair for children
  • toddler beds

For wheelchair users

  • lift
  • stepless access to the building

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • BBQ area
  • beach- or volleyball court
  • campfire site
  • climbing wall / bouldering wall
  • football ground
  • gym
  • nature trail
  • playground and lawn
  • sports ground

For wheelchair users

  • lift
  • stepless access to the building

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • BBQ area
  • beach- or volleyball court
  • campfire site
  • climbing wall / bouldering wall
  • football ground
  • gym
  • nature trail
  • playground and lawn
  • sports ground

Prices

Room equipment

173 beds in 43 rooms

  • The multi-bed rooms at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" are equipped with bunk beds, a sink in the room, wardrobes, a table, and stools. Single and twin rooms additionally have a private shower and toilet in the room. The larger room units share communal showers and toilets.

    Room example

    • Bunk beds
    • Sink in the room
    • Single/double room: shower/WC
    • Table, stools, wardrobes
  • The multi-bed rooms at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" are equipped with bunk beds, a sink in the room, wardrobes, a table, and stools. Single and twin rooms additionally have a private shower and toilet in the room. The larger room units share communal showers and toilets.

    Room example

    • Bunk beds
    • Sink in the room
    • Single/double room: shower/WC
    • Table, stools, wardrobes
  • The multi-bed rooms at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" are equipped with bunk beds, a sink in the room, wardrobes, a table, and stools. Single and twin rooms additionally have a private shower and toilet in the room. The larger room units share communal showers and toilets.

    Room example

    • Bunk beds
    • Sink in the room
    • Single/double room: shower/WC
    • Table, stools, wardrobes
  • Seminar room Don Rua in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". The room has a circular arrangement of wooden chairs with red cushions, placed on a carpeted floor. The walls and ceiling are made of wood, giving the room a warm and cozy atmosphere. There is also a flip chart stand positioned against one wall.

    Don Rua

    • 50 m²
    • 30-45 people
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Technology & catering
  • Beach volleyball court at the youth hostel "Don Bosco" in Benediktbeuern. The court is situated outdoors with a net set up for playing volleyball. In the background, there is the youth hostel with a traditional roof and several windows. Trees surround the area, providing shade and greenery. A group of people can be seen near the building

    Beach volleyball

    • Spacious outdoor area
    • Monastery complex
    • Staying active with sports
  • The three views show a well-lit dining area with wooden tables and chairs, pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a painting on the wall. A close-up view shows a counter or reception area with wooden paneling and red flowers in a pot. Another view shows the dining hall from a different angle with more tables and chairs, large windows allowing natural light to enter, and decorative elements hanging from the ceiling.

    Dining room

    • Cozy atmosphere
    • Monastery vaulted ceiling
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • The three views show a well-lit dining area with wooden tables and chairs, pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a painting on the wall. A close-up view shows a counter or reception area with wooden paneling and red flowers in a pot. Another view shows the dining hall from a different angle with more tables and chairs, large windows allowing natural light to enter, and decorative elements hanging from the ceiling.

    Dining room

    • Cozy atmosphere
    • Monastery vaulted ceiling
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • The three views show a well-lit dining area with wooden tables and chairs, pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a painting on the wall. A close-up view shows a counter or reception area with wooden paneling and red flowers in a pot. Another view shows the dining hall from a different angle with more tables and chairs, large windows allowing natural light to enter, and decorative elements hanging from the ceiling.

    Dining room

    • Cozy atmosphere
    • Monastery vaulted ceiling
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • Vaulted cellar bar in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". The collage shows three different scenes: Two people sitting at a wooden table with arched brick ceilings in the background, two people exchanging drinks at a bar counter, and two people playing a board or card game at a table, with other patrons visible in the background.

    Cellar vault bar

    • Lounge area
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Board games
    • Seating area
  • Vaulted cellar bar in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". The collage shows three different scenes: Two people sitting at a wooden table with arched brick ceilings in the background, two people exchanging drinks at a bar counter, and two people playing a board or card game at a table, with other patrons visible in the background.

    Cellar vault bar

    • Lounge area
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Board games
    • Seating area
  • Vaulted cellar bar in the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". The collage shows three different scenes: Two people sitting at a wooden table with arched brick ceilings in the background, two people exchanging drinks at a bar counter, and two people playing a board or card game at a table, with other patrons visible in the background.

    Cellar vault bar

    • Lounge area
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Board games
    • Seating area
  • The collage shows two different views of a small cinema room. The left side of the image displays an empty cinema with rows of seats and a projector light on the ceiling. The right side of the image shows people seated in the cinema, watching a movie on a large screen.

    In-house cinema

    • Movie nights
    • Experiencing community
  • The collage shows two different views of a small cinema room. The left side of the image displays an empty cinema with rows of seats and a projector light on the ceiling. The right side of the image shows people seated in the cinema, watching a movie on a large screen.

    In-house cinema

    • Movie nights
    • Experiencing community
  • The collage shows three different scenes: One person playing with a ball near the climbing wall, a close-up of someone climbing the wall, and an overhead view of another person climbing on the wall.

    Climbing wall

    • Rappelling, rope exercises
    • Team experience
    • Physical training
    • Safety measures
  • The collage shows three different scenes: One person playing with a ball near the climbing wall, a close-up of someone climbing the wall, and an overhead view of another person climbing on the wall.

    Climbing wall

    • Rappelling, rope exercises
    • Team experience
    • Physical training
    • Safety measures
  • The collage shows three different scenes: One person playing with a ball near the climbing wall, a close-up of someone climbing the wall, and an overhead view of another person climbing on the wall.

    Climbing wall

    • Rappelling, rope exercises
    • Team experience
    • Physical training
    • Safety measures

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
 Floor Rent per day off
Don Rua Raum 50 sqm 45 - - 30 35 3 upon request
Blauen Grotte 50 sqm - - - - 35 3 upon request
Mehrzweckhalle 110 sqm 70 - - 40 40 Basement upon request

Conference equipment

copier, flip chart, free wifi, internet access (WiFi), laptop, metaplan board, microphone system, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, wireless microphone

  • Seminar room "Don Rua" for up to 45 people at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" with a circular seating arrangement and conference technology hp-meetings--1
  • Room of Silence, meditation room and chapel in the Benediktbeuern Monastery hp-meetings--2

Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height
Max. number of participants
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
 Floor Daylight Rent per day off
Don Rua Raum 50 sqm - - - 3 yes upon request
Mehrzweckhalle 110 sqm - - - Basement yes upon request
Barocksaal im Kloster - - - - - yes upon request
Allianzsaal im Kloster - - - - - yes upon request

Rehearsal room equipment

digital piano, stereo / PA equipment

Staging options

recording studio in the vicinity (2.8 km)

  • Rehearsal room "Don Rua" at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" hp-meetings--1
  • Rehearsal room "Don Rua" at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" hp-meetings--2

Activities

  • Three people are playing beach volleyball on a sand court. In the background, there is the youth hostel with a red-tiled roof and multiple windows. Trees and greenery surround the area.

    Beach volleyball court

    The beach volleyball court on the spacious outdoor grounds of the monastery complex is perfect for staying active.

  • An indoor climbing wall with four people. One person is actively climbing the wall, while another person is holding the rope for the climber. Two other individuals are standing and sitting on the padded floor, respectively, observing or preparing to climb. The climbing wall has various colored holds and ropes hanging down for belaying.

    Climbing wall

    Rappelling at the climbing wall of the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" is a great team experience.

  • Movie night in the small in-house cinema of the youth hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco". Several people are seated and watching a movie on a large screen. The room appears cozy and intimate.

    In-house cinema

    The in-house cinema at the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" is perfect for movie nights with friends and family.

  • The room has a high, triangular ceiling supported by dark wooden beams. The wooden benches are arranged in a semi-circular formation facing the front. At the front of the room, there is a crucifix mounted on the wall with two framed pictures on either side. To the left of the crucifix, there is a small organ or piano. The walls are painted white, and there are two large windows on either side of the room allowing natural light to enter.

    Room of Silence/meditation room/chapel

    The Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern "Don Bosco" has a Room of Silence, a meditation room and a chapel.

  • Two people at a bar counter, with one person handing a drink to the other. The bar has a curved ceiling and is dimly lit with blue lighting. There are several bottles on the counter and straws in a container.

    Cellar vault bar

    The cellar vault bar at the youth hostel is very cozy for relaxing, playing games, and having fun.

  • Two individuals are sitting at a table playing a game of checkers. There is a drink with a straw on the table next to the game board. The background appears to be an indoor setting with blue lighting and another person visible in the distance near what looks like a bar or counter area.

    Cellar vault bar

    The cellar vault bar at the youth hostel is very cozy for relaxing, playing games, and having fun.

  • A group of people kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains. In the foreground, there are two red kayaks, each with two people wearing life jackets and paddling. In the background, there is another kayak with two more people. The water is splashing around the kayaks, and the scene appears to be set on a sunny day with clear skies.

    Canoe tour on Lake Kochelsee

    A canoe excursion on Lake Kochelsee with the hostel's own canoe fleet is an unforgettable experience.

    Canoe tour on Lake Kochelsee
  • A scenic lakeside view with mountains in the background. Numerous people are gathered near the shore, some standing and others sitting on the grass or near the water. Several kayaks or canoes are visible on the shore, and a tree branch extends into the frame from the right side. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

    Walchensee & Kochelsee

    Lake Walchensee and Lake Kochelsee are ideal destinations to visit from the Youth Hostel Benediktbeuern.

    Walchensee & Kochelsee
  • Three people are sitting on the grass near a lake with mountains in the background. Two children are reading books, and an adult is lying next to them. The adult is wearing a blue shirt and white pants, while one child is wearing a yellow shirt and the other child is wearing an orange shirt and sunglasses.

    Excursion to Lake Walchensee

    Lake Walchensee is one of the deepest and at the same time one of the largest Alpine lakes in Germany.

    Excursion to Lake Walchensee
  • View of Schloss Linderhof and its surrounding park. The scene is taken from an elevated position, looking down a set of stairs towards the palace. The palace is situated in a lush, green landscape with well-maintained gardens featuring symmetrical flower beds and decorative urns. In the background, there are dense forests and mountains under a clear blue sky.

    Linderhof Palace and Park

    The "Royal Villa" Linderhof Palace in the Upper Bavarian municipality of Ettal is a palace built by King Ludwig II.

    Linderhof Palace and Park
  • Schloss Neuschwanstein, a picturesque castle located in Bavaria, Germany. The castle is set against a backdrop of forested hills and mountains, with a lake visible in the distance. The architecture of the castle features multiple towers and turrets, with a mix of white and red brickwork. The scene is captured during daylight with clear skies and some scattered clouds.

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    Neuschwanstein Castle is located above Hohenschwangau near Füssen and was built for the bavarian King Ludwig II.

    Neuschwanstein Castle
  • A person is holding a Polaroid photograph in front of the Olympiaturm (Olympic Tower) in Munich, Germany. The Polaroid photograph captures two people standing with the Olympiaturm in the background. The actual Olympiaturm is also visible in the background of the main image, along with other structures and greenery from the Olympic Park.

    Trip to Munich

    A trip to Munich promises a lot of variety: Olympiapark, Englischer Garten, Deutsches Museum, Marienplatz and more.

    Trip to Munich

Location and arrival

Town centre: 1.5 km
Bus: 5 min walk from the train station (1.5 km)
Railway station: Benediktbeuern (0.5 km)
Airport: Munich (95 km)

The house is open 7.00 a.m. - 10.30 p.m.

Check-in 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Open all year except 24. Dec - 06. Jan

2 free bus parking spaces approx. 50 meters from the youth hostel.

contact

Youth Hostel Benediktbeuren "Don Bosco"

"Don Bosco"

Don-Bosco-Straße 3 · 83671 Benediktbeuern

Tel. +49 8857 8835-0 ·

Management: Björn Koalick

Agency: Salesianer Don Boscos

Service-Center

Service & Booking Center der Jugendherbergen in Bayern

Mauerkircherstr. 5

81679 Munich

Phone +49 89 922098555

service.bayern@jugendherberge.de

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