Zwiefalten Abbey, Zwiefalten

Name: Zwiefalten Abbey
Address: Zwiefalten, Germany

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Zwiefalten Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery situated at Zwiefalten near Reutlingen in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°13'55"N, 9°27'41"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kloster Obermarchtal, Wimsener Höhle, Bussen, Hasenbach.

5 miE
Church, Monastery
Kloster Obermarchtal, Obermarchtal
127 min walk • Marchtal Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery in Obermarchtal in the Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The minster church of Saints Peter and Paul, the former abbey church, located on a prominent elevation, still dominates the landscape for miles around.
1.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Wimsener Höhle, Hayingen
47 min walk • The Wimsener Höhle is Germany´s only water cave, which can be visited by boat. It is located in the municipal area of Hayingen on the Swabian Alb, about three kilometers north of Zwiefalten.
6.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bussen
166 min walk • Bussen, Germany, is a noteworthy site that stands out in the Upper Swabian landscape. This mountain, rising to an elevation of 767 meters, is the highest point in the region. Known for its historical and cultural significance, Bussen has been a beacon for both pilgrims...
1.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Hasenbach, Zwiefalten
46 min walk • Hasenbach is a small river in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its source is a karst spring. It flows into the Zwiefalter Aach close to where this river emerges from the water cave Wimsener Höhle.
3.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Naturtheater Hayingen, Hayingen
91 min walk • Naturtheater Hayingen is a theatre in Hayingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
7.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Alte Burg
183 min walk • Alte Burg is a large Celtic hilltop fortification, or hillfort, that may have been used as a cult or assembly site for the regional population. It is located 9 kilometers from a major settlement of the Hallstatt and early La Tène period, the Heuneburg. Alte Burg lies in the municipality of Langenenslingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
~150 ftN
Church
Zwiefaltener Münster, Zwiefalten
1 min walk • Zwiefalter Münster Unserer Lieben Frau is a Baroque building that was the monastery church of the Benedictine Abbey of Zwiefalten until 1803; since 1812 it has been a parish and pilgrimage church.
3.1 miN
Church
St. Vitus, Hayingen
79 min walk • The town church of St. Vitus in Hayingen is a baroque Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to the martyr St. Vitus.
5.5 miS
Town
Riedlingen
140 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Riedlingen Castle, a stunning Renaissance-style fortress that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and learn about its fascinating history, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding...