Kloster Schinna

Kloster Schinna is a monastic complex in Stolzenau with four preserved structures from the 13th and 14th centuries, including the abbess residence and two convent buildings. The architecture displays typical features of medieval monastery construction from northern Germany.

The monastery was founded in 1148 by Count Wilbrand I of Loccum-Hallermund and consecrated in 1153. In 1466 it joined the Bursfelde Congregation, connecting it to a reform-oriented movement in northwestern Europe.

The name reflects the monastic community that once lived here and the spiritual importance such places held for the region. Visitors can still sense how daily life was organized through the layout of the remaining structures.

The site is accessible as a historical monument where visitors can examine the medieval architecture and construction techniques. It is located in Stolzenau in Lower Saxony and easily reached for those interested in monastic history.

Excavations between 2009 and 2011 uncovered the foundations of the former monastery church and details about its furnishings. These discoveries helped researchers understand how the original complex was arranged in the landscape.

Location: Stolzenau

GPS coordinates: 52.53460,9.07800

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07