Huysburg

Huysburg is a Benedictine monastery located on the Huy hill range near Halberstadt, displaying Romanesque architecture throughout its structures. The church dedicated to Saint Mary's Assumption forms the spiritual center of the complex, where monastic life continues today.

The monastery was founded on January 17, 1001, and grew through the medieval centuries. In 1444, it joined the Bursfelde reform movement, eventually building a monastic community of around 31 monks.

The monastery preserves Benedictine traditions through daily prayers and religious services that visitors can experience. The community follows the Rule of Saint Benedict, which continues to guide its way of life today.

Visitors can stay at the Ekkehard House, which offers accommodations year-round for individual guests and groups. The location provides a peaceful setting for retreats and gatherings, with facilities designed for different types of stays.

Beneath the monastery lie remains of a circular rampart from a Frankish castle built around 790 during Charlemagne's Saxon campaigns. These archaeological layers reveal the early history of the site, predating the monastery's foundation by centuries.

Location: Huy

Inception: 11 century

Part of: Romanesque Road

GPS coordinates: 51.96020,11.00190

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51