Benediktinerinnenabtei Burg Dinklage

Benediktinerinnenabtei Burg Dinklage is a fortified monastery complex surrounded by water moats in a medieval stone castle in Lower Saxony. The castle houses a community of roughly 19 Benedictine nuns who live and work within its walls.

The water castle was built in the 15th century and passed through several noble families, including Dincklage, Ledebur, and von Galen. After the Second World War, the Benedictine nuns took over the building and established their community there.

The Benedictine community shapes daily life through structured prayer times and craft work that give the place its steady rhythm. Visitors notice how the sisters' lifestyle influences everything here, from the quiet morning hours to the handmade goods available in the shop.

The monastery shop sells handcrafted items including hosts, candles, icons, and seasonal garden products. Visit in the morning or early afternoon when the nuns are less occupied with their regular daily activities.

Cardinal Clemens August von Galen, a notable bishop of Munster during the Nazi era, was born within these castle walls in 1878. His family connection to the place made it a fitting home for the Benedictine nuns who arrived after the war.

Location: Dinklage

GPS coordinates: 52.65420,8.13667

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43