Kloster Herbrechtingen

Kloster Herbrechtingen is a monastery complex in Baden-Württemberg with stone buildings from different periods. A provost residence was built in 1472 and a fruit storehouse in 1666, with the structures surrounding a courtyard that forms the religious and cultural heart of the site.

Charlemagne donated the villa of Herbrechtingen in 774 to Abbot Fulrad of Saint-Denis, leading to the founding of a monastery dedicated to Saint Denis. The complex underwent its most significant transformation between 1830 and 1931, when the buildings functioned as a spinning mill.

The monastery today houses educational facilities that shape community life. Music programs, a library, and adult education have given this place a new role as a center for culture and learning.

The monastery sits on the Straße der Staufer route, which connects multiple historical sites across Baden-Württemberg and makes the location easy to find. The buildings are visible from outside and the courtyard is generally accessible, with informational signs and markers throughout.

Between 1830 and 1931, the religious buildings were converted into a spinning mill, an unexpected shift that shows how the complex adapted to economic changes. This industrial phase left traces in the structure and function of the spaces that visitors can still observe today.

Location: Herbrechtingen

GPS coordinates: 48.61850,10.17860

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28