Nothgottes

Nothgottes is a monastery set in a wooded valley of the Rheingau Hills south of Rüdesheim am Rhein, featuring a Gothic church from the 15th century. The complex comprises multiple buildings arranged around a central courtyard, with open spaces and paths leading to the surrounding countryside.

A landowner named Johann Brömser von Rüdesheim founded the monastery in 1390 after discovering a religious figure on his land. The site later became a significant pilgrimage destination in 1449 when the Bishop of Mainz granted it special spiritual status for visitors.

The site draws people seeking spiritual reflection, and is shaped today by a religious community that conducts daily services for visitors. Those who come experience a blend of long-standing traditions and contemporary practices that define daily life at the monastery.

The monastery sits on several hiking paths, including a loop route of around 4 kilometers accessible from the nearby village of Marienthal. These paths are easy to walk and have minimal elevation changes, making for a pleasant approach to the site.

Since 2013, the monastery has been run by a community of Vietnamese Cistercian monks who hold daily services for visitors. This unexpected link between European monastery architecture and Asian monastic traditions creates a distinctive and uncommon setting at the site.

Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein

GPS coordinates: 50.00290,7.92580

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42