Abtei Mariendonk

Mariendonk Abbey is a Benedictine monastery near the Lower Rhine featuring a chapel, conference areas, and grounds with gardens and forest. The facility offers overnight accommodations and meals to visitors seeking to spend time on the premises.

The monastery was founded in 1900 when Mother Ursula Kleberg arrived with a group of sisters on donated land. The community was formally recognized as an abbey in 1948.

The monastery is shaped by the Benedictine nuns who follow a way of life rooted in prayer and community work. Visitors experience a daily rhythm centered on spiritual practice and reflection.

The site is suitable for multi-day stays and offers vegetarian meals along with rooms of varying comfort levels. Visitors should allow time to walk through the gardens and forest areas on the grounds.

Multiple hiking paths depart from the abbey into the surrounding Niers river region and landscape. These routes, especially those along the river, attract visitors looking to combine outdoor activity with their spiritual time.

Location: Grefrath

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 51.37693,6.36014

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25