Benediktinerinnenabtei St. Walburg, Romanesque abbey and pilgrimage church in Eichstätt, Germany.
Benediktinerinnenabtei St. Walburg is a Romanesque abbey built with stone walls and barrel vaults that has stood for over 9 centuries. The complex contains residential quarters for the nuns, workshop areas, and a church space with multiple chapels for worship.
The monastery was established in 1074 and is deeply connected to Saint Walburga, an English nun who arrived in Germany during the mid-700s to found religious communities. Over centuries it remained a place of continuous spiritual practice and grew into an important pilgrimage destination.
The community of nuns here follows a daily rhythm of prayer, manual work, and the study of ancient texts that shapes how the convent runs. Visitors observe this living tradition reflected in the courtyards and the way the religious spaces are maintained and used.
The grounds are open during set daytime hours and the main courtyard can be explored freely, with the principal church facing east. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the stone floors are uneven and steep stairs lead to different areas.
The tomb of Saint Walburga is said to produce a clear liquid during autumn months, flowing from October through February each year. This phenomenon has drawn pilgrims for centuries who believe the oil holds healing properties.
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