Abbaye d'Auhausen

Auhausen Abbey is a Benedictine monastery featuring two square towers topped with pyramidal roofs. Inside stands a three-nave pillar basilica adorned with Renaissance paintings created in 1542.

Founded in the early 1100s, the monastery gained papal recognition from Pope Innocent II in 1136. Its operations as a religious community ended with the Reformation in 1537.

The church preserves its late Gothic choir with star vaults and displays altarpieces from 1513. This interior arrangement reflects the religious role the place continues to hold for the local community.

The site now serves as an Evangelical parish church open for visits, displaying medieval and Renaissance artworks. Visitors can walk through the interior to observe architectural details and religious paintings from different centuries.

Five medieval bells hang in the towers, with the oldest midday bell dating from 1264. This bell still rings five times daily, maintaining a tradition that has continued for nearly 8 centuries.

Location: Auhausen

Founders: Hartmann von Lobdeburg

GPS coordinates: 49.00810,10.61920

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22