Monastery Spieskappel

Monastery Spieskappel is a religious monastery in Frielendorf and houses a Romanesque basilica with preserved sections of the nave and northern aisle. Late Gothic windows illuminate the eastern end of the building.

The monastery sustained significant damage in a fire in 1301 and was later looted during the Sterner War in 1372. These events shaped the complex's development over time.

The columns inside display capitals decorated with human figures between leaf tendrils and heads with intertwined hair patterns. These details reflect the craftsmanship visitors can observe while walking through the church.

The monastery church functions as the parish church of Frielendorf-Spieskappel with regular opening hours for visitors. It is helpful to check current accessibility conditions before planning your visit.

Between 1769 and 1771, Johannes Schlottmann from Bad Hersfeld built an ornate Rococo organ for the monastery church. This instrument stands as a noteworthy example of craftsmanship from that era.

Location: Frielendorf

GPS coordinates: 50.96700,9.31950

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20