Kloster Rohr

Kloster Rohr is a Benedictine abbey in the Thuringian countryside comprising a church, residential buildings, and cultivated grounds. The complex functions as both a monastic community and an educational facility for vocational training programs.

The abbey was established in 1206 when Berthold von Meiningen transferred authority to Benedictine nuns who founded the religious community. The monastery subsequently became a significant spiritual and economic center in the region for centuries.

The monastery serves as a place where monastic life and education coexist, allowing visitors to experience how religious communities adapt to contemporary needs. The shared spaces between monks and students create a dynamic environment that blends tradition with learning.

The abbey sits in a rural setting and welcomes visitors who can walk the grounds at their own pace. It is best to visit during quieter periods to get a sense of daily monastic rhythm without disrupting educational activities.

Medieval documents from the monastery that were long presumed lost resurfaced in the state archive of Saxony-Anhalt in 2006. These discoveries reveal details about the abbey's early years and its connections to the surrounding community.