To main content

"Our door stands open, even more so our heart"

Kloster Eberbach has always been a place of retreat and reflection. The abbey represents medieval architecture like no other place in Hessen and reflects 900 years of society and culture with its unique history.

We have made it our mission to carry on this unique heritage and preserve it for future generations. "Our door stands open, even more so our heart" – this Cistercian motto determines our daily activities.

The Foundation

Since 1998, Kloster Eberbach has been owned by a non-profit foundation under public law, the "Stiftung Kloster Eberbach".

Learn more
Panoramic view of Eberbach Monastery with vineyards in the foreground and forest in the background

History

An inspiring journey through time: the history of the abbey gives you exciting insights into the eventful centuries of the Cistercian abbey.

Learn more
Historical photograph of the south facade of the basilica at Eberbach Monastery

Current Projects

Since 1998 Eberbach Monastery has been owned by a non-profit foundation under public law, whose task is the long-term preservation of the monastery.

Learn more
View inside the basilica of Eberbach Monastery during renovation and restoration work with open floor areas

Podcast

In the podcast "Heiliger Bimbam!" Melanie Besecke and Julius Wagner invite special interview guests and tell exciting stories from Eberbach Monastery.

Learn more
Podcast cover “Heiliger Bimbam!” featuring silhouette of Eberbach Monastery, headphones, sound waves and grape motif

Film Location

"The Name of the Rose" made Kloster Eberbach famous worldwide as a film location. Since then, it has been regularly booked by film crews for exciting projects.

Learn more
Actor Sean Connery in a coarse woolen hooded cloak in the role of William of Baskerville in the film “The Name of the Rose”

Young Monastery

Our door is also wide open for little guests! We look forward to inspiring future generations with our impressive cultural monument.

Learn more
Children working together on a quiz in the cloister of Eberbach Monastery during an exploration activity

Circle of Friends

The Society Friends of Eberbach Monastery is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural significance of the monastery.

Learn more
Close-up of a stone figure holding a book on a tomb in the basilica at Eberbach Monastery