Kloster Sankt Oswald, Benedictine monastery in Sankt Oswald, Germany
The monastery complex includes a parish church, ancient rock spring, and historic buildings situated in the dense Bavarian Forest at 800 meters elevation.
Founded in 1396 by Landgrave Johann of Leuchtenberg, the monastery changed religious orders from Paulines to Augustinians and finally to Benedictines until 1803.
The Sankt Oswald monastery maintains its pilgrimage tradition through the Garnsamstag celebration, held annually on the Saturday before Ascension Day.
The former monastery grounds contain the parish church, which opens daily for visitors, and the Klosterbräu restaurant serving traditional Bavarian meals.
The natural rock spring beneath the monastery provided healing waters, particularly effective for treating eye conditions and joint ailments throughout medieval times.
Location: Sankt Oswald
GPS coordinates: 48.89180,13.42540
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:03
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