Monastery Wennigsen am Deister

Monastery Wennigsen am Deister is a religious building in Wennigsen with architectural components that developed over several centuries. A Roman military tower and other historic elements combine with traditional monastic structures to form its overall character.

The monastery was founded in 1224 as a religious center for the Canonesses of Saint Augustine. It endured through major historical shifts in Lower Saxony and maintained continuous activity to the present day.

The monastery functions as both an active evangelical women's community and a museum space. Visitors can witness living religious practice alongside the preservation of regional sacred artworks and devotional objects.

The monastery is located at Klosteramthof 3 and welcomes visitors, though its historic design creates challenges for wheelchair users. It is worth checking in advance which areas can be accessed and whether special arrangements might be needed.

The monastery site sits close to burial grounds from the Frankish period. It also lies within a network of medieval castle ruins scattered across the Deister region.

Location: Wennigsen

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Klosteramthof 3, 30974 Wennigsen (Deister)

Website: http://kloster-wennigsen.de

GPS coordinates: 52.27440,9.57418

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02