Franziskanerkloster St. Wolfgang, Kreuznach

Franziskanerkloster St. Wolfgang is a former monastery in Bad Kreuznach with a surviving Gothic choir section from its original church. The complex originally contained residential and prayer spaces, though only portions remain visible today.

The monastery was founded in 1472 with approval from Pope Sixtus IV and completed in 1481. It was established during a period of Franciscan expansion in the region.

The site is named after Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg, the patron saint of pilgrims and wanderers. The community used the spaces for different purposes over centuries, which shaped the structure in various ways.

The complex is located in Bad Kreuznach near current hospital and school buildings. Before visiting, check access conditions since the site remains an active and inhabited place.

A statue of Saint Wolfgang inside the monastery attracted medieval pilgrims who left donations believing the figure had healing powers. This devotion made the site a regional pilgrimage destination.

Location: Bad Kreuznach

GPS coordinates: 49.84220,7.85972

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23