Wienhausen Monastery - Medieval art & living history

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Middle Ages - in one of the most beautiful monasteries in northern Germany.

Wienhausen Monastery is one of the most important cultural monuments in the region and a true jewel of northern German brick Gothic architecture. Founded around 1230, it still impresses today with its unique architecture and exceptionally well-preserved historical substance.

Particularly noteworthy: the monastery is still a living place where a convent of nuns lives and looks after the grounds and the valuable art treasures.

On a guided tour, you will discover impressive rooms such as the painted nuns' choir, the chapter house and the All Saints' Chapel. An absolute highlight are the world-famous Gothic tapestries from the 13th to 15th centuries, which are among the most important of their kind.

Since the monastery was spared war and destruction for centuries, an exceptionally authentic journey back in time to the Middle Ages awaits you here.

Facts at a glance

- Around 30 minutes from the Traumzeithof

- Founded around 1230

- Highlight: Gothic tapestries (13th-15th century)

- Impressive rooms: nuns' choir, chapter house, chapel

- One of the most famous heath monasteries