Walkenried Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Walkenried, Lower Saxony.
The Gothic architecture of Walkenried Abbey features a thirteenth-century cloister and remnants of a large monastery church within its stone walls.
Founded in 1129 during the reign of King Lothair III, the monastery received confirmation from Pope Innocent II in 1137 with initial monks arriving from Kamp Abbey.
The Cistercian Museum within the abbey presents medieval monastic life through exhibitions, displaying artifacts and documenting the daily routines of the religious community.
The abbey welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with modified winter hours from November through March.
Monks at Walkenried Abbey developed an advanced water management system in 1225, creating the earliest documented portion of the Upper Harz water industry.
Location: Walkenried
Inception: January 27, 1129
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: 4a Steinweg 37445 Walkenried
Phone: +4955259599064
Website: https://kloster-walkenried.de
GPS coordinates: 51.58306,10.61917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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