Kloster Drübeck

A warm welcome to the Evangelical Centre at Drübeck Monastery. Whether you’re stopping off here on a walk or staying for a conference, whether you’re seeking peace and reflection, simply want to take a holiday or wish to celebrate a special occasion – here you’ll find the perfect setting in a place where genuine hospitality, spiritual architecture and magnificent garden design come together.

Drübeck Abbey is situated in Ilsenburg in the Harz Mountains and is one of the region’s most impressive sights. The abbey’s history dates back to the year 960. Today, the former Benedictine abbey serves as a venue for meetings and conferences. The historic walls also house the ‘Haus der Stille’ (House of Silence) and the Pastoral College of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany. On a visit to the monastery complex, you can explore both the grounds and the interior.

Equipment :

Barrier-free

Dog welcome

Recreation room

WLAN free of charge

Bathroom

Own parking place

Child high chair

Disabled WC

Child travel bed

Smoking area outside

Wheelchair accessible

Ski storage room

Für Allergiker geeignet

Suitable for events

Shower

Suitable for groups

Table tennis

Playground

TV

Suitable for weddings

Baby changing room

Terrace

Biker friendly

Restaurant on site

Bike friendly

Meeting room

Snack bar

Bicycle storage room

Exclusively bookable

Places of interest at Drübeck Monastery

Both the interior of the historic monastery and the grounds are well worth a visit. The grounds consist of an idyllically landscaped monastery garden. It was reconstructed according to the original plans by J. A. Dieckmann from 1737 and forms part of the ‘Gartenträume – Historic Parks in Saxony-Anhalt’ project. Its highlight is a small-leaved lime tree planted in 1730, which now has a trunk circumference of around 5.5 metres. It is a wonderful place to relax in the shade of this ancient tree, with a view of the historic abbey walls. Inside Drübeck Monastery, further attractions await visitors. These include the crypt housing the tomb of Abbess Adelbrin, who died around the year 900. She is believed to have been the sister of the monastery’s founders, Theti and Wikker, and is said to have been the first abbess. The late-Gothic carvings on the three-part altarpiece and the bell, cast as early as 1449, are further highlights of the abbey. The history of Drübeck Abbey in the Harz Mountains

Drübeck Abbey was first mentioned in a document by King Otto I in 960. According to records by Henry II, alterations were carried out at the abbey just under 50 years after this first mention. It was during this process that St Vitus Basilica was built. The walls of the central nave, the south arm of the transept and the five columns have survived to this day. A further reconstruction of the monastery took place in the 11th century. It was at this time that the west wing, with its two towers, was erected. Monastic life, as practised up to that point, was interrupted during the Reformation and the Peasants’ War. Following a looting in 1599, Drübeck Abbey was damaged in a fire. The transfer of the complex to the Counts of Stolberg-Wernigerode led to a Protestant convent for women taking up residence within its historic walls. At the request of the last abbess, Magdalena, the monastery was converted into a conference centre with an adjoining holiday home.

Staying overnight at Drübeck Monastery

The monastery in Ilsenburg in the Harz Mountains is not only a fascinating attraction for a day trip whilst on holiday in the Harz, but also offers ideal accommodation. The historic monastery walls create a special atmosphere for an overnight stay. Those seeking peace and quiet will find what they’re looking for here, as will nature lovers, people of faith and enthusiasts of historic architecture. The monastery has a total of 110 beds, spread across 42 single and 32 double rooms. Additional facilities can be booked for babies and toddlers travelling with you. Pets may also be accommodated on request, subject to certain conditions. Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms. Overnight guests can also opt to book breakfast, lunch and dinner as a buffet for an additional charge.

Useful information about your visit to the monastery at a glance:

• Address: Klostergarten 6, 38871 Ilsenburg
• Admission: free
• Opening hours: The monastery grounds are open daily from 6.30 am to 7 pm; the monastery church is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm
• Contact: by telephone on 039452 943-00 or by email at empfang@kloster-druebeck.de