Marienstatt Abbey

Marienstatt Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in the Nister valley, featuring a Gothic church with detailed stone carvings, pointed arches, and large stained glass windows. The complex spreads across the valley landscape with medieval structures that grew and changed over the centuries.

The monastery was founded in 1212 and relocated to its current site in 1222 when monks realized the original location was unsuitable. Settlement in the Nister valley shaped a continuous development as a spiritual and economic center for centuries.

The monks sing Gregorian chants in Latin every day, a practice that has shaped monastic life here for centuries.

The monastery welcomes visitors with guided tours and offers lodging for those seeking time for reflection. A well-stocked library with historical holdings can be explored during your visit.

The organ here contains a Spanish trumpet from 1732, a rare instrument seldom found outside Spain. The monastery has preserved this original piece and integrated it into the modern instrument.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Inception: 1212

Website: http://abtei-marienstatt.de

GPS coordinates: 50.68500,7.80306

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29