Kloster Dambeck

The monastery complex features a rectangular brick church with a semicircular apse, surrounded by buildings forming a square courtyard near Salzwedel.

Founded in 1224 as a Benedictine convent, the monastery transformed into a Protestant women's foundation by 1541 and later became property of Count von der Schulenburg.

The monastery church, dedicated to Saint Mary and Kunigunde, maintains religious services while integrating educational programs about monastic traditions and local heritage.

Visitors can explore the restored church, medieval architecture, gardens, and dovecote through guided tours that explain the monastery's evolution across eight centuries.

The site houses four monks from the Lukas Community who, since 1991, have led initiatives to restore the monastery after decades of abandonment and structural deterioration.

Location: Salzwedel

GPS coordinates: 52.78860,11.16420

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:16