Kloster Helfta

Kloster Helfta is a Cistercian convent with a church, guesthouse, and residential buildings spread across spacious grounds. The structures show different architectural styles reflecting various periods of expansion and rebuilding over the centuries.

The monastery was founded in 1229 and later became known through three mystics who lived and wrote here. This early connection to medieval thinkers made the place an important site of spiritual thought.

The nuns gather together each day to pray and sing in a rhythm that has remained unchanged for centuries. Visitors can witness these moments and see how daily life here revolves around these traditional practices.

Visitors can join guided tours of the grounds, stay at the guesthouse, or take courses on spirituality, herbalism, and relaxation practices. It helps to plan ahead, as offerings vary depending on the season and the monastery's schedule.

The Gertrud Chapel contains wall stones from a monastery building torn down in 1988, creating a tangible link between past and present. These embedded stones serve as a quiet reminder of how the monastery has changed and moved forward.

Location: Eisleben

Inception: 1229

Part of: Romanesque Road

GPS coordinates: 51.50850,11.57950

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54