Säckingen Abbey, Bad Säckingen

Name: Säckingen Abbey
Address: Bad Säckingen, Germany

#7 among attractions in Bad Säckingen

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Säckingen Abbey is a former Roman Catholic abbey located in Bad Säckingen, Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The Abbey was founded in the 6th or 7th century by Fridolin of Säckingen, an Irish monk. While the Abbey had both monks and nuns, only the nuns' convent grew to be an important religious, economic and cultural institution for the entire upper Rhine. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°33'11"N, 7°57'1"E

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Säckingen Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen, Außenbecken Aqualon, Fridolinsmünster, Diebsturm.

~650 ftSE
Bridge
Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen, Bad Säckingen
4 min walk • Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen or Säckingerbrücke is a bridge over the Rhine. It connects the German city of Bad Säckingen with the village Stein in Switzerland. The covered bridge spans 203.7 metres over the Hochrhein and is the longest roofed wooden bridge in Europe. The bridge is listed as a national registered monument in Switzerland.
0.7 miNW
47°33'37"N • 7°56'26"E
Außenbecken Aqualon, Bad Säckingen
18 min walk • Watersports, Spa, Swimming pool
~190 ftW
Church
Fridolinsmünster, Bad Säckingen
1 min walk • The Fridolinsmünster is the landmark of the town of Bad Säckingen and is dedicated to St. Fridolin of Säckingen, who as a missionary of presumably Irish origin founded various monasteries in the Alemannic region in the 6th century.
~950 ftS
Tower
Diebsturm, Bad Säckingen
5 min walk • The Diebsturm, a round tower, was a part of the city wall of Bad Säckingen, renovated in 1272. In 1600 it was integrated into the Schönau Castle complex. In 1864 it was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style under the direction of Theophil Bally.
~980 ftNW
47°33'17"N • 7°56'50"E
BECK Arkaden, Bad Säckingen
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~330 ftSW
47°33'9"N • 7°56'57"E
Stadtbrunnen, Bad Säckingen
2 min walk • Fountain
~850 ftN
47°33'19"N • 7°56'59"E
Granitstele, Bad Säckingen
5 min walk • Monuments and statues
~140 ftSW
47°33'10"N • 7°56'59"E
Rheinwelle, Bad Säckingen
1 min walk • Monuments and statues
~360 ftW
47°33'10"N • 7°56'56"E
Sandsteinfiguren, Bad Säckingen
2 min walk • Monuments and statues
~810 ftSW
47°33'4"N • 7°56'55"E
Evolution, Bad Säckingen
4 min walk • Monuments and statues
~80 ftSW
47°33'10"N • 7°57'0"E
Wappen der Stadtteile, Bad Säckingen
1 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Säckingen Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Wappen der Stadtteile, Bad Säckingen (1 min walk), Grabstein des Trompeters, Bad Säckingen (1 min walk), Rheinwelle, Bad Säckingen (1 min walk), Fridolinsmünster, Bad Säckingen (1 min walk).

How to get to Säckingen Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Säckingen Abbey:

Train

Bad Säckingen (6 min walk)

Bus

Busbahnhof (6 min walk)
Bussteig 6 • Lines: 7320 (6 min walk)