Kloster Wald, Cistercian monastery in Wald, Germany
Kloster Wald is a Cistercian monastery in Baden-Württemberg with preserved sections of a Romanesque and Gothic cloister within a large religious complex. The site includes historic monastery buildings alongside modern school facilities and residential areas.
The monastery was founded in 1212 as the first Cistercian monastery in Upper Swabia, established by Burkard von Weckenstein for his sisters Judintha and Ita. Over centuries it developed into a significant religious institution in the region.
The monastery remains an active place where girls study and live while learning traditional crafts such as woodworking and sewing alongside their regular education. This blend of contemporary schooling with historic skills shapes daily life in a distinctive way.
The complex can only be visited during scheduled times since it is an active location with school operations. It is recommended to check ahead and respect the daily life that takes place there.
By 1784, the monastery operated twelve large fish ponds that were specifically created to provide food for the nuns during mandatory fasting periods. This water management system shows how well-organized the monastery's economy was.
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