Kloster Sankt Thomas

Kloster Sankt Thomas is a Benedictine monastery in the Eifel region with a church, cloister, and residential buildings dating to the medieval period. The complex displays Romanesque features including thick stone walls, arched passageways, and multiple interconnected spaces for worship and daily monastic life.

The monastery was founded in the medieval period and served as a spiritual and economic center for Benedictine monks in the Eifel region. Its stone buildings have endured for centuries and continue to define the village character of Sankt Thomas.

This monastic structure serves as an educational center, offering insights into religious practices and architectural traditions of medieval German religious buildings.

The complex is freely accessible from outside at any time, though interior access may require joining a guided tour or visiting during specific hours. It helps to check ahead about visiting times and whether services or special events are scheduled.

Kloster Sankt Thomas stands as one of the few remaining complete Romanesque religious structures in Rhineland-Palatinate with original stone masonry intact.

Location: Sankt Thomas

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.06910,6.59974

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22