Kloster Drübeck

Drübeck Monastery is located in Ilsenburg in the Harz Mountains and is one of the region's most impressive sights. The history of the monastery dates back to the year 960. Today, the former Benedictine abbey serves as a meeting and conference centre. The historical walls also house the Pedagogical-Theological Institute of the Evangelical Church of Central Germany. On a trip to the abbey complex, you can visit both the exterior and the interior.

Equipment :

Exclusively non-smokers

Dog welcome

Recreation room

Barrier-free

WLAN free of charge

Bathroom

Disabled WC

Own parking place

Child high chair

Wheelchair accessible

Child travel bed

Für Allergiker geeignet

Shower

Suitable for events

Suitable for groups

TV

Playground

Suitable for weddings

Baby changing room

Terrace

Biker friendly

Restaurant on site

Meeting room

Snack bar

Bike friendly

Bicycle storage room

Exclusively bookable

Things to see at Drübeck Monastery

Both the interior of the historic monastery and the grounds are well worth seeing. The outside area consists of an idyllic monastery garden. It was reconstructed according to the original plans by J. A. Dieckmann from 1737 and is part of the "Garden Dreams - Historical Parks in Saxony-Anhalt" project. Its highlight is a summer lime tree planted in 1730, which now has a trunk circumference of around 5.5 metres. It is wonderful to relax in the shade of this old tree with a view of the historic monastery walls. Further sights await visitors inside Drübeck Abbey. These include the crypt with the grave of Abbess Adelbrin, who died around the year 900. She is considered to be the sister of the monastery founders Theti and Wikker and is said to have been the first abbess. The late Gothic carvings of the three-part altar retable and the bell, which was cast in 1449, are further monastery sights. The history of Drübeck Abbey in the Harz Mountains

Drübeck Monastery was first mentioned in a document by King Otto I in 960. According to records by Henry II, the monastery was rebuilt almost 50 years after this first mention. This resulted in the construction of the Basilica of St Vitus. The nave walls, the south arm of the transept and the five columns have been preserved to this day. A further remodelling of the monastery took place in the 11th century. At this time, the west bar with its two towers was erected. The monastery life practised until then was interrupted during the Reformation and the Peasants' War. After being plundered in 1599, Drübeck Monastery was damaged in a fire. A transfer of ownership of the complex to the Counts of Stolberg-Wernigerode ensured that a Protestant convent moved into the historic walls. At the request of the last abbess Magdalena, the monastery became a conference centre with an adjoining convalescent home.

Spend the night at Drübeck Monastery

The monastery in Ilsenburg in the Harz Mountains is not only an exciting sight for a day trip during a holiday in the Harz Mountains, it is also a great place to spend the night. The historic monastery walls create a special ambience for an overnight stay. Those seeking peace and quiet will get their money's worth here, as will nature lovers, believers and fans of old architecture. A total of 106 beds are available in the monastery, spread over 42 single and 32 double rooms. Additional facilities can be booked for babies and small children travelling with you. Pets can also be accommodated on request, subject to certain conditions. WLAN is available in all guest rooms. Overnight guests can also book an optional breakfast buffet, evening buffet or snack for an additional charge.

Interesting facts about your visit to the monastery at a glance:

• Address: Klostergarten 6 in 38871 Ilsenburg
• Admission: free
• Opening times: Monastery grounds daily between 6.30 am and 7 pm, monastery church daily between 7 am and 7 pm
• Contact: by telephone on 039452 943-00 or by e-mail to empfang@kloster-druebeck.de