Lichtenthal Abbey

Lichtenthal Abbey is a Cistercian convent in Baden-Baden featuring a Gothic church with a 14th-century choir section and a 15th-century nave. The compound is organized around a three-sided walled courtyard centered on a fountain dedicated to Mary.

The convent was founded in 1245 by Margravine Irmengard of Baden to serve as a burial site for her husband Hermann V, whose remains were moved there in 1248 from another location. This founding established it as an important place for the Baden ruling family's burials over the centuries.

The Prince's Chapel holds a statue of Mary with keys and serves as the traditional burial place for members of the Baden ruling family.

The site operates with an attached primary school and provides guided tours through the spaces where you can view the architecture and religious objects. The location is accessible on foot and you should allow several hours to explore the compound and its details fully.

The convent maintains an unbroken tradition of Gregorian chant during daily prayer services since its foundation over 750 years ago. This daily sung practice represents one of the oldest continuous religious rituals at this location and shapes the rhythm of monastic life today.