Säckingen Abbey, Roman Catholic abbey in Bad Säckingen, Germany
The monastic complex sits on an island in the Rhine River, featuring stone buildings that reflect centuries of architectural development and modifications.
Founded in the 6th century by Irish monk Fridolin, the abbey grew from a double monastery into a significant religious institution for the upper Rhine region.
The abbey served as both a religious and educational center, where noble women received instruction while maintaining substantial influence over regional affairs.
The former abbey buildings now function as a Caritas Community Center, providing social services to residents of Bad Säckingen and surrounding communities.
Emperor Charles the Fat granted the abbey to his wife Richardis in 878, including extensive lands from the Rhine Valley to Lake Walen in Switzerland.
Location: Bad Säckingen
Inception: 6 century
GPS coordinates: 47.55300,7.95023
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:25
Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen
323 m
Fridolinsmünster
59 m
Schloss Schönau
273 m
Eggberg basin
3.2 km
Fridolin bridge
771 m
Gloria-Theater
735 m
Villa Berberich (Bad Säckingen)
918 m
Au-Friedhof
390 m
Diebsturm
326 m
Teehäuschen (Bad Säckingen)
353 m
Burg Rheinsberg
3.9 km
Gallusturm (Bad Säckingen)
158 m
Eggberg
2.8 km
Reformed church
1.1 km
St. Martin parish church
2.2 km
Category:Fuchshöhle (Bad Säckingen)
124 m
Sebastian chapel
3.5 km
Local museum of Mumpf
2.3 km
Christ catholic rectory
2.8 km
Obersäckingen
2.2 km
Anker Inn, late Roman small fort, part of the late Roman Rhine fortifications
2.6 km
Cross
2.2 km
Former Rectory
2.5 km
Stelli, part of the late Roman Rhine fortifications
4 km
Bustelbach biotope (palaeolithic site)
1 km
Galgenbuck
1 km
Fridolinsinsel
423 m
Hainbuchen
2.9 kmReviews
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