Kolleg St. Ludwig

Kolleg St. Ludwig is a Franciscan monastery in Vlodrop in the Limburg region near the German border. The complex comprises multiple buildings with numerous rooms and windows unified beneath a large roof.

The monastery was founded in 1909 by Franciscan brothers from Saxony and served as a friary and boarding school until 1978. During this period, it educated thousands of male students.

The monastery is named after a saint who abandoned his royal position to embrace the Franciscan life of service to others. Visitors can still sense this spiritual heritage reflected in the buildings and grounds today.

The property is located near Vlodrop station and surrounded by extensive natural parkland. This location provides convenient access and connection to the surrounding countryside.

The property was acquired in 1984 by the Maharishi Foundation and transformed into a research campus. This unexpected new use gave the historic complex an entirely different purpose.

Location: Roerdalen

Address: Station 24

GPS coordinates: 51.15710,6.15580

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05