--- title: "Herzebrock monastery complex" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/herzebrock-monastery-complex" description: "The monastery was founded in 860 by Walburga as a canon monastery and was granted immunity by Emperor Otto II in 976. In 1208, the abbess Beatrix von Oldenburg had it converted into a Benedictine convent. The convent existed until 1803 and today the buildings are owned by the Princely House of Bentheim-Tecklenburg. The main building of the convent complex was built in the Renaissance style as a simple stone building. Fragments of the Gothic cloister are preserved on the south façade of the building. The original Romanesque collegiate church was rebuilt as a Gothic nave in 1474. Only the tower remains of the Romanesque building. At the beginning of the last century, the church was converted into a basilica." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/186630/e6ec1c4a62c3a0fb126a8a42a7377103fd4f1b86c9ce5dc4cdbccf456e0e50a4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Herzebrock monastery complex ============================ - Tip - Monastery - Historic site - Historic building Burganlage mit historischen Gebäuden und gepflegter Gartenanlagen, umgeben von grünen Bäumen. Historisches Schlossgebäude mit ziegelgedecktem Dach, umgeben von einer gepflegten Rasenfläche. Klosteranlage mit historischen Gebäuden, spitzen Kirchtürmen und gepflegter Rasenfläche im Vordergrund. Ein idyllischer Parkweg, von Bäumen gesäumt, führt zu einer Kirche mit spitzem Turm im Hintergrund. Historische Schlossanlage mit gepflastertem Weg, umgeben von grünen Bäumen und Rasenflächen. Ruhiger Teich mit Enten im Vordergrund, alte Kirche und gepflegte Gärten im Hintergrund. Historisches Fachwerkhaus mit Steinmauer, drei Rundbogenportalen und teilweise bewölktem Himmel. Ein historisches Schloss mit verwitterter Fassade und einem gepflegten Garten samt Statue im Vordergrund. A place of peace and contemplation The garden of the monastery complex is open at all times. The monastery was founded in 860 by Walburga as a canon monastery and was granted immunity by Emperor Otto II in 976. In 1208, the abbess Beatrix von Oldenburg had it converted into a Benedictine convent. The convent existed until 1803 and today the buildings are owned by the Princely House of Bentheim-Tecklenburg. The main building of the convent complex was built in the Renaissance style as a simple stone building. Fragments of the Gothic cloister are preserved on the south façade of the building. The original Romanesque collegiate church was rebuilt as a Gothic nave in 1474. Only the tower remains of the Romanesque building. At the beginning of the last century, the church was converted into a basilica. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The garden is freely accessible at all times. Read more Price info Admission to the gardens is free. Read more General information - Parking Available Eligibility - for Groups - for families - for individual guests Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The Herzebrock monastery complex is easily accessible from Gütersloher Straße. You can park in the parking lot on Gütersloher Straße. The monastery complex is right next door. Read more License (master data) Gemeinde Herzebrock-Clarholz This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Stage programme - Stage programme - Stage programme - Food & Beverage - Café - Inn/guesthouse - Distillery - Accomodations - Hotel - Motorhome parking site - Holiday flat - Place of interest - Museum/exhibition - Church - Church - Tours 8.67 km - Regional hiking trail 5.03 km - Regional hiking trail 31.91 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Klosterstraße 6 33442 Herzebrock-Clarholz