Kloster Langwaden

Kloster Langwaden is a Cistercian monastery in Grevenbroich with three wings arranged in baroque style around a central courtyard. The buildings display characteristic baroque features including rectangular windows and stone arcades.

The abbey was founded in 1145 by Count Christian von Wevelinghoven and served for centuries as a center of monastic life. After significant destruction, it underwent baroque reconstruction in 1693 under Provost Jakob II Tillmanns.

The name reflects the location in a marshy valley where monks worked with water and wetland conditions. Walking through the grounds today, visitors can still sense this connection to the surrounding landscape.

The monastery is easily accessible near Grevenbroich and features a restaurant serving regional German cuisine. The grounds can be visited during the day and offer space for peaceful walks.

The monastery gained new life in the 1960s when monks from the Czechoslovak Osek Abbey sought refuge here. This connection to Central Europe continues to shape the religious community at this location today.

Location: Grevenbroich

Inception: 1145

GPS coordinates: 51.11780,6.64651

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05