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Kloster Wendhusen, Thale

#6 among attractions in Thale

Museum
Kloster Wendhusen

Facts and practical information

Wendhusen Monastery, modernized also Wendhausen, in Thale is the oldest monastery on the territory of the present state of Saxony-Anhalt and is the start or end station of the Harz Monastery Trail. It is the only Carolingian-period building here and the oldest canoness monastery in the new German states. After secularization around 1540, it became a knight's estate.

Coordinates: 51°45'22"N, 11°2'55"E
Address

Wendhusenstraße 7Thale 06502 Germany

Contact
+49 3947 778563
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Kloster Wendhusen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Homburg Watchtower, Hüttenmuseum, DDR Museum, Obscurum Thale.

  • homburg watchtower thale1.4 miSW
  • huttenmuseum thale1.2 miSW
  • ddr museum thale0.9 miSW
  • obscurum thale1 miSW
  • bulowhohe1.6 miSW
  • church of the sacred heart thale1.2 miSW
  • st petri thale1.2 miSW
  • mittelsteine teufelsmauer1.2 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kloster Wendhusen open?

Kloster Wendhusen is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

How to get to Kloster Wendhusen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kloster Wendhusen:

Bus
  • Am Wendhusenkloster • Lines: 251, 252 (4 min walk)
  • Neinstedter Straße • Lines: 245, 251 (5 min walk)

Train
  • Thale Musestieg (9 min walk)
  • Thale Hbf (26 min walk)

Where to next? Visit saxony anhalt Saxony-Anhalt region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Germany.