Cistercian monastery Walkenried -
Pioneering Gothic building and medieval monastery complex
Walkenried Monastery, founded in the 12th century, was once one of the richest and most important Cistercian monasteries in Germany. The monks practiced agriculture and forestry, played a major role in the mining industry in the region, built water management facilities to generate energy and smelted ore from the Rammelsberg and the Upper Harz mountains. Their pond and ditch system in the Pandelbach valley near Seesen-Münchehof, which was built around 1225, is considered to be the oldest part of the Upper Harz water management system.
The 13th century enclosure and the imposing monastery church, which was damaged during the Peasants' War, bear witness to the former prosperity of the monastic community. The Cistercian Museum within the Gothic monastery complex brings medieval monastic culture to life with its acoustic and visual displays.
Discover Walkenried Monastery independently with the audio guide for adults and children, with the museum app or as part of a guided tour. The whole family can explore the Cistercian monastery during the monastery rally.
Special offers and events such as guided tours by candlelight, the Night of the Open Gates on Easter Sunday or the popular monastery market at the end of September can be found in the current dates in the events calendar and on the Walkenried Monastery website.
There is also a World Heritage Information Center at this location.
A historic world comes to life in the modern exhibition.
© Stefan Sobotta
The exhibits are also interesting for children and young people.
© Stefan Sobotta
Candlelight tour through Walkenried Monastery
© GÜNTER JENTSCH RECHTE ZMKW
The ruins of the monastery church and the enclosure.
© Stefan Sobotta
The fascination of Gothic architecture in Walkenried
© Stefan Sobotta
Walkenried Monastery in winter
© GÜNTER JENTSCH
CONTACT
Cistercian Museum Kloster Walkenried
Steinweg 4a
37445 Walkenried
Tel. +49 5525-9599064
info@kloster-walkenried.de
www.kloster-walkenried.de
OPENING TIMES
Easter holidays to October
in Lower Saxony:
Open Tu - Su and
public holidays 10:00 - 17:00
Closed on Mondays
November to Easter holidays
in Lower Saxony:
Open We - Su, public holidays
and in the Christmas holidays
in Lower Saxony 10:00 - 17:00
31st Dec. open 10:00 - 15:00
Closed Mo, Tu and 24th Dec.
