Klosterkirche

Klosterkirche is a Carthusian monastery in Volkach marked by stone walls and Gothic architectural elements typical of medieval Bavarian monastic buildings. The complex includes a church, residential buildings, and service structures arranged around inner courtyards.

The monastery was founded in 1409 and shaped religious life in the region for nearly 4 centuries. Its closure in 1803 marked the end of a long period when the Carthusian order lived here under strict rules.

The name reflects its role as a religious center, and the buildings still show the strict architectural principles of the Carthusian order. The spatial layout and preserved rooms tell of a life centered on prayer and silence.

The site is located at Kartäuserstraße 16 and is easy to reach, with adequate parking near the grounds. The complex is easy to explore on foot, and visitors should allow time to walk through the different areas.

The Carthusians lived under a special rule emphasizing strict solitude, which is reflected in the design of individual cells. This unusual form of monasticism set them fundamentally apart from other monastic communities.

Location: Volkach

Inception: 1409

Address: Kartäuserstraße 16

Website: https://museen.bistum-wuerzburg.de/astheim

GPS coordinates: 49.86290,10.21690

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22