Kloster Vogelsburg

The monastery stands on a hilltop at 49.8673° latitude and 10.1834° longitude, surrounded by vineyards in the Franconian region of Bavaria.

Count Hermann of Castell established the monastery in 1282, bringing Carmelite monks from abroad to create a burial site for his family.

The monastery church of Mariä Schutz exhibits Gothic architecture in its choir section, while later additions reflect subsequent architectural periods.

The monastery complex includes two 17th-century wayside shrines with Mary and saint reliefs along the perimeter of the grounds.

Following secularization in 1803, the monastery transformed into a tourist destination in 1895 when Georg Josef Walter purchased and converted it into an excursion restaurant.

Inception: 1282

Address: Vogelsburg 1

GPS coordinates: 49.86730,10.18340

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:09