Kapuzinerkloster in Innsbruck

The Capuchin Monastery in Innsbruck is a monastery located at the corner of Kaiserjägerstraße and Kapuzinergasse in the inner city. The building displays typical Alpine architecture with plain design and an attached church.

The monastery was founded in 1593 by Archduke Ferdinand II and Anna Caterina von Gonzaga as the first Capuchin establishment in Austria and Germany. After being closed during a later period, it was restored and has remained active ever since.

The monastery takes its name from the hood worn by its friars and has shaped the inner city character for centuries. The church with its plain style attracts visitors who come for moments of quiet reflection in the city center.

The monastery is located directly in the inner city and is easily reached on foot. The attached church is open to visitors, though some areas like the gardens have limited public access.

The monastery was forced to close during Joseph II's reign but was later purchased and completely restored by Johann Nepomuk von Zimmermann. This rescue allowed it to survive and function as an active religious center to this day.