Magdalenerinnenkloster Lauban

Magdalenerinnenkloster Lauban was a medieval convent for women with a Trinity Tower from the 13th century that served as the church for both the nuns and the local parish. The tower is the main surviving structure from the original religious complex.

The convent was founded in 1320 by Heinrich von Jauer with nuns transferred from an existing Magdalene convent in Naumburg am Queis. It survived the religious upheaval of the Reformation period and remained one of only a few such communities in the region.

The Magdalene nuns, called White Ladies for their white religious robes, shaped convent life through teaching and caring for the sick. Their distinctive clothing made them recognizable figures in the community.

The site suffered heavy damage during World War II in 1945, so today only the Trinity Tower is accessible to visitors. When planning a visit, keep in mind that you are seeing ruins and access may be limited depending on the current condition.

The convent was one of only four Magdalene communities that survived the Reformation, thanks to the diplomatic efforts of administrator Johann Leisentrit. This rarity made it a notable place of continuity during an era of massive religious upheaval.