The monastery, which was founded in 1247, has had an eventful history with destruction, reconstruction and various changes of order. After the Cistercians, the order of the Wilhelmites from Witzhausen settled in Falkenhagen. After that, the Order of the Canons of the Cross took up residence in the monastery. During this time, the important Prior Heinrich von Bocholt brought the monastery to great economic and spiritual prosperity during his tenure from 1457 to 1495. At this time, it was probably the largest monastery with almost 90 religious and more than 20 adjoining farm buildings. Between 1596 and 1604, the monastery was continued by the fourth order and a residence for Jesuits was built. In 1631, the important Jesuit Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld spent time at Falkenhagen Monastery. As an important Catholic hymn writer in the 17th century, he also became famous for his work "Cautio Criminalis", which explains the legal concerns of witch trials.
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Openings
Closed during the winter months.
April - September open daily from 09:00-18:00.
April - September open daily from 09:00-18:00.
Price info
Guided tours are offered on request on a donation basis.
General Information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Payment Options
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
You can take bus number 761 from the center of Lügde to Falkenhagen. The monastery is about a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
Otherwise, the district of Falkenhagen can ideally be reached by car.
Otherwise, the district of Falkenhagen can ideally be reached by car.
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