Kloster Drübeck

#419 among destinations in Germany

Monastery, Event space, Historical place

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Nestled in the serene heart of the Harz Mountains in Germany, Kloster Drübeck is a historic monastery that exudes tranquility and spirituality. This Benedictine abbey, with a history spanning over a millennium, was founded in the 10th century and has since been a beacon of religious dedication and cultural heritage.

The Kloster Drübeck complex is an architectural gem, featuring Romanesque and Gothic elements that have been carefully preserved and restored throughout the centuries. Visitors to the monastery can explore the peaceful cloister garden, a place of reflection and natural beauty, which is meticulously maintained to mirror the aesthetic of monastic life.

Within the monastery grounds, the abbey church stands as a testament to the religious significance of the site. Its walls have borne witness to countless prayers and chants, resonating with the spiritual life of the community. The church's interior is adorned with religious artifacts and artworks, including an impressive organ that continues to fill the space with sacred music.

The monastery has also played a role in education and hospitality, offering retreats and seminars that cater to those seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment. The tranquil surroundings provide a perfect backdrop for contemplation and study.

Today, Kloster Drübeck is not only a historical site but also a living community that welcomes visitors from all walks of life. Whether one is looking for a spiritual retreat, interested in historical architecture, or simply in search of a peaceful getaway, Kloster Drübeck offers an experience that is both enriching and restorative.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°51'18"N, 10°42'55"E

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Klostergarten 6Drübeck 38871 Saxony-AnhaltGermany

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+49 39452 94305

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Kloster Drübeck – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode, Ilsestein, Plessenburg, Schloss Ilsenburg.

2.7 miSE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode, Wernigerode
69 min walk • The Museum für Luftfahrt und Technik Wernigerode is an aviation museum located in the German town of Wernigerode near Halberstadt. Many aerospace exhibits are on display including fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and aircraft engines. The main display is contained within two buildings with some aircraft displayed externally.
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Ilsestein, Harz National Park
61 min walk • The Ilsestein is a prominent granite rock formation near the town of Ilsenburg in the Harz mountains of central Germany. Offering a scenic view over the Ilse valley to the Brocken massif, the highest mountain of the range, it is today a popular tourist destination.
2.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Plessenburg, Wernigerode
66 min walk • Plessenburg is a village in the town of Ilsenburg in the Harz National Park, in the district of Harz in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
1.6 miW
Forts and castles
Schloss Ilsenburg, Ilsenburg
41 min walk • Ilsenburg House stands in the town of Ilsenburg in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt and was given its present appearance in the 2nd half of the 19th century.
1.7 miNW
Memorial
Ilsenburg Factory, Ilsenburg
44 min walk • The Ilsenburg Factory is a protected historical monument in Ilsenburg in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. The building complex is from around 1840 and was the seat of the upper Administration of the princely smelting works.
3.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Kleine Renne, Wernigerode
80 min walk • The Kleine Renne is a cascading mountain stream and officially designated natural monument near the town of Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains of Germany.
2.6 miS
Tree
Mönchsbuche, Wernigerode
66 min walk • The Mönchsbuche is an old beech tree in the Harz Mountains of Germany that has been designated as a natural monument due to its age and the stories surrounding it.
3.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Steinerne Renne, Wernigerode
79 min walk • The Steinerne Renne is a waterfall and natural monument near the town of Wernigerode in the Harz mountains of central Germany.
2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Bäumlersklippe, Harz National Park
53 min walk • The Bäumlersklippe is a crag and one of the so-called Harzklippen in the Harz National Park southwest of Ilsenburg. Whilst in former times it was a popular observation point, which the remains of an enclosing fence bear witness to, today beech and spruce trees have grown up around it.
3.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Harz Museum, Wernigerode
84 min walk • The Harz Museum Wernigerode is the municipal museum in Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains.
2.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Froschfelsen, Harz National Park
67 min walk • The Froschfelsen, also called the Froschsteinklippe, is a natural monument near Ilsenburg in the northern Harz in central Germany. It is a formation of granite rocks that take the shape of a frog, hence the name.