The quaint Bavarian-inspired town of Mt. Angel is nestled away in the rolling hills of Willamette Valley and is a welcoming community for all who venture into its beauty. This charming city with its serene likeability boasts Old World buildings and glamorous churches inspired by Benedictine monks and sisters who settled into the area long ago.
Visitors can feel the festive feeling of Oktoberfest year-round. Still, the iconic celebration comes to a head in September when people from all over descend on Mt. Angel looking to commemorate German culture. With everyone dressed in their finest lederhosen, the town is brimming with excitement as everyone enjoys their favorite German brew and cuisine. Elaborate performances can be experienced at the world-class Glockenspiel, a magnificent four-story clock tower four times a day.
Explore your spiritual side from the hilltop views overlooking the town from the immaculate grounds of Mt. Angel Abbey or the gothic stylings of the soaring St. Mary Catholic Church down below. After enjoying the impressive architecture of these establishments, the Benedictine Brewery offers craft beers from hops grown on the land while being brewed and operated by local monks.
The Mt. Angel Heritage Trail offers locals the perfect pathway to walk or bike around a 5-mile loop and become better acquainted with the town's points of interest. The community of Mt. Angel holds plenty of old country charm for its residents with its classical architecture and rich history that surrounds the neighborhoods in this beautiful countryside.