Edith-Stein-Karmel Tübingen

The Edith-Stein-Karmel is a Carmelite monastery in Tübingen positioned on the Neckarhalde high above the Neckar River. The building features a chapel with stained glass windows created by artist Sieger Köder.

Bishop Georg Moser founded the monastery in 1978 and named it after Edith Stein, a Carmelite saint and martyr. This establishment created a new contemplative community in the Tübingen region.

The sisters followed a strict order of prayer and silence according to Teresian Carmel traditions. Visitors sense this dedication to contemplation and inner reflection in the quiet spaces throughout the cloister.

The monastery sits on elevated ground at the edge of town overlooking the Neckar valley. Visitors should respect the quiet location and approach the visit as a contemplative experience.

The monastery closed in 2011 when only two sisters remained, and operations transferred to a different religious community. This transition marks a turning point in the site's recent past.

Location: Tübingen

Inception: December 3, 1978

GPS coordinates: 48.51690,9.04417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46