--- title: "Loccum Monastery" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/loccum-monastery" description: "Founded in 1163, Loccum Abbey stands as one of the most authentic and best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in northern Germany. A visit to this remarkable monastery feels like travelling back in time – its harmony, simplicity and silence still reflect the contemplative spirit of its founders. Surrounded by ponds and woodland shaped by medieval water engineering and 19th-century landscaping, the abbey exudes both tranquillity and historical depth. Twelve young monks from Thuringia once sought solitude here, leading lives of poverty and prayer, far from worldly splendour. Their architectural legacy embodies the Cistercian ideal of clarity and restraint: austere lines, balanced geometry and timeless beauty. Much of the complex remains unchanged – highlights include the refectory, the library, the cloister and the abbey church “Maria und Georg”, which houses precious artworks such as a medieval reliquary and intricately carved choir stalls. The church also serves as a venue for outstanding concerts and remains an active place of worship. Loccum Abbey is not a monument frozen in time. Today it hosts a Protestant seminary, conferences and international symposia, offering a vibrant meeting point between spirituality, scholarship and culture. As part of the European network “Cistercian Landscapes”, the abbey carries the European Heritage Label. Pilgrimage routes such as the Loccum–Volkenroda Trail begin here, inviting exploration through a landscape where centuries of faith and culture intertwine." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/213418/167c1a1746729c70e4d16af2fb58fde1b04b90c94e4d3db57c10269429363b3f/.png" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Loccum Monastery ================ - Tip - Church - Monastery - Special wedding venue Romanesque façade of Loccum Abbey with high windows and a pointed tower under a clear sky. Gothic cloister with high, vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows in Loccum Monastery. An elaborately decorated altar with detailed reliefs and carved figures in Loccum Monastery. The Loccum Monastery with its church and historic buildings sits enthroned in an attractive green setting. The Loccum Monastery Torhaus Kloster Loccum in winter with a snow-covered roof and a clear blue sky. Historic side chapel with vaulted ceiling and column, decorated with frescoes and wall ornaments. Rows of chairs in a historic monastery church with Gothic arches and a luminous altar. The interior shows the historic stone architecture of the Loccum monastery with decorations and statues. Wide, stone-paved tunnel with three bricked-up windows in a medieval sandstone building. Founded in 1163, Loccum Abbey embodies Cistercian simplicity and harmony, surrounded by serene ponds and ancient woodland. Founded in 1163, Loccum Abbey stands as one of the most authentic and best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in northern Germany. A visit to this remarkable monastery feels like travelling back in time – its harmony, simplicity and silence still reflect the contemplative spirit of its founders. Surrounded by ponds and woodland shaped by medieval water engineering and 19th-century landscaping, the abbey exudes both tranquillity and historical depth. Twelve young monks from Thuringia once sought solitude here, leading lives of poverty and prayer, far from worldly splendour. Their architectural legacy embodies the Cistercian ideal of clarity and restraint: austere lines, balanced geometry and timeless beauty. Much of the complex remains unchanged – highlights include the refectory, the library, the cloister and the abbey church “Maria und Georg”, which houses precious artworks such as a medieval reliquary and intricately carved choir stalls. The church also serves as a venue for outstanding concerts and remains an active place of worship. Loccum Abbey is not a monument frozen in time. Today it hosts a Protestant seminary, conferences and international symposia, offering a vibrant meeting point between spirituality, scholarship and culture. As part of the European network “Cistercian Landscapes”, the abbey carries the European Heritage Label. Pilgrimage routes such as the Loccum–Volkenroda Trail begin here, inviting exploration through a landscape where centuries of faith and culture intertwine. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for individual guests Payment methods free of charge Contact person Kloster Loccum**Company** Im Kloster 2 31547 Rehburg-Loccum Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Church - Museum - Church - Tours 277.10 km - Walking / hiking 7.25 km - Walking / hiking Contact Im Kloster 2 31547 Rehburg-Loccum