Himmelpfort, Historic monastery district in Fürstenberg/Havel, Germany
Located on a sandy elevation at 57 meters above sea level, Himmelpfort sits among pine forests and is surrounded by four lakes with the Woblitz river flowing through.
The Cistercian monastery Coeli Porta was established in 1299 when Brother Otto named the location after seeing the landscape from an elevated position.
The former monastery church contains a baroque pulpit altar from the 17th century, ancient tombstones, and hosts regular services and summer evening concerts.
The district covers 29.7 square kilometers and includes settlements of Pian, Kastaven, and Woblitz, with numerous cycling paths throughout the Brandenburg lake district.
Since 1984, the Christmas post office in Himmelpfort receives and responds to thousands of children's letters from across the world during the holiday season.
Location: Fürstenberg/Havel
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
GPS coordinates: 53.17920,13.22810
Latest update: March 17, 2025 21:12
Hohenlychen Sanatorium
7 km
Special Weapons Depot Himmelpfort
3.7 km
Gedenkkugel für die verfolgten und ermordeten lesbischen Frauen und Mädchen im ehemaligen Frauenkonzentrationslager Ravensbrück und Uckermark
4.4 km
Ravensbrück Memorial
4.4 km
Fürstenberg/Havel Palace
5.6 km
Himmelpfort Abbey
175 m
Church in Fürstenberg/Havel
5.6 km
Schleuse Fürstenberg/Havel
5.5 km
St. Johannes (Lychen)
6.7 km
Church in Altthymen
7.9 km
Gut Mühlenhof
8.1 km
St.Helena chapel Lychen
7 km
Kirchenruine Retzow
6.1 km
Schleuse Himmelpfort
252 m
Schwedeneiche
2.1 km
Schleuse Regow
6.9 km
Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Ravensbrück Kommandantur
4.5 km
Thymen
7.2 km
Village church Bredereiche
4.6 km
Burgwall Lychen
6.3 km
Kastavenseen-Molkenkammersee
3.1 km
Technical Monument: Railway Ferry
4.5 km
Fürstenberger Wald- und Seengebiet
7 km
Monastery church Himmelpfort
171 m
Soviet Army memorial Drögen
6.1 km
Former village church Ravensbrück
5.9 km
Stolpseewiesen-Siggelhavel
2.1 km
Kastavenseen-Molkenkammersee
4.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes