--- title: "Walkenried Cistercian Monastery Museum" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/poi/walkenried-cistercian-monastery-museum" description: "With the re-construction in the 13th century, it was the first, largest Gothic church in northern Germany and was used as a role model for later buildings.  In the 19th century, the ruins were discovered by architects such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel and the painters of the Romantic period. In between are thrilling centuries: the monastery was the third branch of a Cistercian monastery in Germany, which enabled the monks to build through knowledge, work, and a leading business sense, one of the richest abbeys of Lower Saxony; through agriculture, construction of water management and money lending to businesses - all for the welfare of the monastery. In the vast preserved buildings is the Walkenried Cistercian Monastery Museum, which appears as a vibrant place and connects the history of this iconic monastery in a modern presentation. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/202784/b3aec17a69885720aeaff08e1120ff280a36e482561915664a18ed1635386f1f/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Walkenried Cistercian Monastery Museum ====================================== - Historical site - Historical structure - Monastery - Other UNESCO World Heritage Site The present ruins of the once powerful monastery points back to the origins of the 12th century, when the Romanesque abbey church of St. Mary and Martin was built. With the re-construction in the 13th century, it was the first, largest Gothic church in northern Germany and was used as a role model for later buildings. In the 19th century, the ruins were discovered by architects such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel and the painters of the Romantic period. In between are thrilling centuries: the monastery was the third branch of a Cistercian monastery in Germany, which enabled the monks to build through knowledge, work, and a leading business sense, one of the richest abbeys of Lower Saxony; through agriculture, construction of water management and money lending to businesses - all for the welfare of the monastery. In the vast preserved buildings is the Walkenried Cistercian Monastery Museum, which appears as a vibrant place and connects the history of this iconic monastery in a modern presentation. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings November to the end of March: Wed.-Sun. public holidays and during the Christmas holidays in Lower Saxony open daily 10 am to 5 pm 31 Dec. 10 am - 3 pm Mon. Tue. 23 and 24 Dec. closed April to October: Tue.-Sun. and public holidays open 10 am to 5 pm Mon. closed Read more Price info Adults: 8,00 € Reduced: 6,00 € Children and young people (6 to 17 years: € 5.00 Read more Certification and seal of quality - miscellaneous - Kinderferienland Niedersachsen (child-friendly certification in Lower Saxony) Accessibility **Travel for Everyone**partial available Read more Directions & Parking facilities parking available Read more More information Apr. - Oct: Tue - Sat and public holidays: 10 am - 5 pm Nov. - March: Wed - Sat and public holidays: 10 am - 5 pm New Year's Eve: 10 am - 3 pm closed on Christmas Eve Read more Author Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.Marktstraße 45 D-38640 Goslar Organization Harzer Tourismusverband e.V. License (master data) Harzer Tourismusverband e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Castle - Castle - Show mine - Tours 8.09 km - Walking / hiking 9.02 km - Walking / hiking 8.39 km - Walking / hiking Contact **ZisterzienserMuseum Kloster Walkenried** Steinweg 4 a 37445 Walkenried