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Eberbach Monastery

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Eberbach Monastery, founded in 1136 by Bernhard von Clairvaux, still exists today as a completely preserved ensemble of outstanding Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings.

The almost 900-year-old former Cistercian abbey is a magical place where tradition and modernity come together in a unique combination. Founded in 1136, the community of monks, initially consisting of twelve brothers, quickly developed into one of the most important monasteries in Germany. The cultural monument of Eberbach Monastery is still characterized by the impressive simplicity of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture and is one of the best-preserved historical monastery complexes in Europe.

In 1985/1986, the monastery became world-famous as the location for the sensational film adaptation of Umberto Eco's bestseller "The Name of the Rose".

Today, it is run by the non-profit Eberbach Monastery Foundation, whose core tasks are to protect and preserve the complex. At the same time, the wine-growing tradition is preserved in cooperation with the Eberbach Monastery Winery. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors experience the hospitality at one of Europe's most popular excursion destinations - true to the Cistercian motto "Our door is open, our heart even more so!"

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Open Apr 01, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from Sat and Sun 09:00–19:00 .
Open Apr 01, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 10:00–19:00 .
Open Nov 01, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027 from Sat and Sun 10:00–18:00 .
Open Nov 01, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027 from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 11:00–18:00 .

Visits to Eberbach Monastery are only possible for day visitors during the opening hours of the monastery ticket office. Booked group events can also take place outside the specified times.

Opening hours of the monastery complex

Low season (November 1 to March 31)

Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The last admission is always 30 minutes before the ticket office closes.

High season (April 1 to October 31)

Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The last admission is always 30 minutes before the ticket office closes. 

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50.043470, 8.046920
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50°02'36.5"N 8°02'48.9"E
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Kloster Eberbach
65346 Eltville am Rhein
+49 6723 9178100 http://www.kloster-eberbach.de E-mail: info@kloster-eberbach.de
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