--- title: "Ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster (Klosterkirche, Grafenkrypta)" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/ehemaliges-franziskanerkloster-klosterkirche-grafenkrypta" description: "The former Franciscan monastery, which was built on the site of the earliest count's castle in the bend of the River Ems that can be traced back to Rietberg, shaped the political, cultural and religious life of the Rietberg region for more than three centuries. Until 1979, the church (consecrated in 1629) and monastery building (built in 1726) were used by the Franciscans. The church interior was redesigned during the most recent restoration (2007) according to historical findings. Twelve members of the count's houses of Ostfriesland, Rietberg and Kaunitz were buried in the crypt, which has also been redesigned." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/185962/1528ecdf19ce9895d65a5fcb2e125915c95823652c05a2ab1d77be0f0aff66c3/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster (Klosterkirche, Grafenkrypta) ============================================================ - Monastery Eine helle Kirche mit rotem Dach, flankiert von Bäumen und einem angrenzenden Glockenturm. Eine kleine Kirche mit rotem Ziegeldach, flankiert von grünen Bäumen, und einem ruhigen Vorplatz. Ein Kirchengarten mit Statue und schmiedeeisernem Zaun, flankiert von altehrwürdigen Bäumen. Historisches Fachwerkgebäude neben der St. Ursula-Kirche mit blühenden Pflanzen im Vordergrund. This magnificent church is one of the most important architectural monuments in the historic town center of the former count's capital Rietberg. The former Franciscan monastery, which was built on the site of the earliest count's castle in the bend of the River Ems that can be traced back to Rietberg, shaped the political, cultural and religious life of the Rietberg region for more than three centuries. Until 1979, the church (consecrated in 1629) and monastery building (built in 1726) were used by the Franciscans. The church interior was redesigned during the most recent restoration (2007) according to historical findings. Twelve members of the count's houses of Ostfriesland, Rietberg and Kaunitz were buried in the crypt, which has also been redesigned. Here you can get a first impression: Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Notes: Open Tuesdays to Sundays all day up to the barred doors. End of March to end of September: Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5 p.m. October and Christmas until mid-January: Saturdays and Sundays from 3-5 pm. Please also note the church service regulations. Read more Price info Admission free of charge Guided tours of the monastery and the count's crypt are also available on request. Information and booking at the Rietberg tourist information office (tourismus@stadt-rietberg.de, 05244 986100). Read more General information - Parking Available Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Directions & Parking facilities Free parking (2 hours with parking disk9 is available in the immediate vicinity. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Pleasure/gourmet - Family and Children - Stage diverse - Food & Beverage - restaurant - restaurant - restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Structure/Modern architecture - Permanently closed - Museum/Exhibition - Museum/Exhibition - Tours 21.75 km - Regional bike tour 19.33 km - Regional bike tour 10.97 km - Regional bike tour Contact Klosterstr. 15 33397 Rietberg