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Beschreibung

The dormitory, i.e. the monks' dormitory, served for the common night's rest of the monastic community. In the early days, the monks rested in the hall, which was unheated all year round, on wooden cots, clad only in their vestments. However, this night's rest lasted only for a short time, since the first choir prayer was usually called into the church shortly after midnight.

The 72-meter-long Eberbach Monks' Dormitory was built in the 13th and 14th centuries. Due to a floor level that rises by about half a meter from south to north, the already enormous hall appears to be lengthened again in perspective when viewed from the south, since the column shaft height had to be successively reduced by the same amount.

The elegant cross-ribbed vaults, which are based on leaf-embellished capitals and plain wall consoles, appear downright noble. Today's visitor is impressed by the experience of a space at rest in itself, which with its light vaults forms a perfect example of the mastery of Gothic architecture.

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The room is located in the center of the enclosure and cannot be heated.

• Room size: Large
• Persons: up to 600 people
• Square metre: 1.020 m²

Beschreibung

The Laymen's Dormitory, the former dormitory of the lay brothers, is located in the largest building in Eberbach, the mighty Converse Building from the early 13th century.

The term "Konversen" was used to describe men, mostly from humble backgrounds, who had turned away from worldly life (conversio = conversion) in order to place their lives and physical labor at the disposal of a monastery. The dimension of the Eberbach convent building testifies to the great importance of the conventuals for the functioning of the religious life.

As a "monastery within a monastery", so to speak, the Konversenbau housed all the rooms necessary for the lay brothers: the dormitory, which today is located at ground level to the guest house, and in the basement the dining room and the storage cellar. The dormitory, 83 meters long, occupies almost the entire floor. The atmosphere of this largest medieval room not used for sacral purposes in Germany is overwhelming.

The two-nave hall comprises 13 cross-vaulted double bays resting on simple squat columns. The clear rhythmic arrangement in the form of vaults, columns and belt arches gives the dormitory a dignified solemnity that has no equal in this form.

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This Romanesque-simple monumental hall is today equipped with modern technology and is mainly used for large events. For example, the traditional annual Eberbach wine auctions take place here.
The hall is also a frequent venue for highly acclaimed gala events, such as the Rheingau "Riesling Gala", an exquisite wine banquet for many hundreds of participants.

The hall is ideally suited for corporate events such as festive banquets, product launches, annual general meetings, lectures or award ceremonies. It also offers sufficient space for exhibitions or trade fairs. The foyer is ideal for receptions or for catering to guests during breaks. If necessary, the layman's room can be divided by mobile partition walls.

A spacious kitchen area housed on the same level is available for catering.

• Room size: Large
• Persons: up to 238 people
• Square metre: 422 m²

Beschreibung

The Laymen's Dormitory, the former dormitory of the lay brothers, is located in the largest building in Eberbach, the mighty Converse Building from the early 13th century.

The term "Konversen" was used to describe men, mostly from humble backgrounds, who had turned away from worldly life (conversio = conversion) in order to place their lives and physical labor at the disposal of a monastery. The dimension of the Eberbach convent building testifies to the great importance of the conventuals for the functioning of the religious life.

As a "monastery within a monastery", so to speak, the Konversenbau housed all the rooms necessary for the lay brothers: the dormitory, which today is located at ground level to the guest house, and in the basement the dining room and the storage cellar. The dormitory, 83 meters long, occupies almost the entire floor. The atmosphere of this largest medieval room not used for sacral purposes in Germany is overwhelming.

The two-nave hall comprises 13 cross-vaulted double bays resting on simple squat columns. The clear rhythmic arrangement in the form of vaults, columns and belt arches gives the dormitory a dignified solemnity that has no equal in this form.

Information for your event planning
This Romanesque-simple monumental hall is today equipped with modern technology and is mainly used for large events. For example, the traditional annual Eberbach wine auctions take place here.
The hall is also a frequent venue for highly acclaimed gala events, such as the Rheingau "Riesling Gala", an exquisite wine banquet for many hundreds of participants.

The hall is ideally suited for corporate events such as festive banquets, product launches, annual general meetings, lectures or award ceremonies. It also offers sufficient space for exhibitions or trade fairs. The foyer is ideal for receptions or for catering to guests during breaks. If necessary, the layman's room can be divided by mobile partition walls.

A spacious kitchen area housed on the same level is available for catering.

• Room size: Large
• Persons: up to 1.000 people
• Square metre: 1.000 m²

Beschreibung

The monastery church is the central building of every abbey. Seven times a day and once a night, the monks gathered here for choir prayers and church services. The monumental Eberbach monastery church was built between 1136 and 1186 in the form of a Romanesque basilica with three naves.

Its interior still shows the extreme simplicity typical of all Cistercian churches. The monks were not to be distracted from their dialogue with their creator God by any decorations or ornaments. Since this appearance still determines the Eberbach Basilica today, there is hardly any other place in Germany where one can study and experience the purism of Romanesque architecture so impressively.

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The monastery church is the centerpiece of the visitors' tour and is therefore only considered for an exclusive event during visiting hours in special cases. Concerts and choir singing in the monastery church with its unique acoustics captivate the audience with their dignified charisma and convey unforgettable impressions.

The church is also available for wedding ceremonies, if necessary.
 Please note that the church has been secularized since the secularization. 


• Room size: Large
• Persons: up to 600 people
• Square metre: 1970 m²