Mariastern Abbey, Hohenweiler

Mariastern Abbey is a Cistercian convent in Hohenweiler organized around courtyards with traditional monastic architecture and cloisters. The grounds include residential buildings, a chapel, cultivated gardens, and forest paths that support the daily life of the community.

The monastery was founded in 1856 and later became the mother house of other communities, taking on a central role in the regional monastic network. It received official monument status in the 20th century, recognizing its importance for preservation.

The abbey functions as a center of daily prayer and contemplative life, with sisters following routines of work and spiritual practice throughout the day. Visitors can observe the rhythm of monastic life as they move through the spaces.

Visits are possible but limited to specific days and hours since the sisters maintain a structured daily routine that requires advance planning. Check opening times before you arrive and respect the quiet zones throughout the monastery.

The monastery is part of a wider network of Cistercian communities in the region, sharing resources and traditions with sister houses. This connection shapes how the community serves guests and local residents today.