Kloster Wendhusen

Kloster Wendhusen is a women's monastery in Thale with buildings from different periods, gardens, and a pond on the grounds. The five-story residential tower and the monastery church with its western section are the most notable structures at this location.

The site was founded in 825 and was closely linked to the development of other major religious centers in the region. Over the Middle Ages, it received numerous properties and adapted its rules to follow new spiritual movements.

The monastery was for centuries a place for women pursuing religious life and still shapes how people view this corner of the region. Visitors can walk through the buildings and gardens to understand how daily routines were structured here.

The museum welcomes visitors in the afternoon from Wednesday through Sunday and is located at Wendhusenstrasse 7. An on-site cafe provides a place to rest and take in the surroundings.

The western part of the monastery church shows three stacked levels and contains a rare ninth-century gallery for women. This architectural feature allowed the nuns to attend services without interacting directly with the priest.

Location: Thale

Part of: Romanesque Road

GPS coordinates: 51.75670,11.04910

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05