Schussenried Abbey

Schussenried Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery in Bad Schussenried featuring impressive Baroque architecture and a renowned two-story library. The library impresses with elaborately designed bookcases, sculptures, and ceiling frescoes depicting historical figures.

The monastery was founded in 1183 by Berengar and Konrad von Schussenried and received imperial abbey status from Emperor Frederick II in 1227. This status made it a significant religious and economic power in the region.

The monastery displays how monks lived and taught here, with exhibits about their daily tasks and craftsmanship. The rooms give a sense of the order and quiet that shaped monastic life.

The monastery is located on the Upper Swabian Baroque Route and is accessible by train from Bad Schussenried station. Train lines from here connect the monastery to cities like Ulm and Friedrichshafen.

Archaeological excavations near the monastery revealed Paleolithic settlements and are considered the first documented finds from that era in Central Europe. These discoveries show that the area has been inhabited for thousands of years.

Inception: 1183

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Neues Kloster 1, 88427 Bad Schussenried

Website: https://kloster-schussenried.de

GPS coordinates: 48.00730,9.65858

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45