Hirsau Monastery

A historically significant abbey in scenic surroundings

Hirsau Monastery, window in the chapel of St. Mary

Enjoy the historical flair

Kloster Hirsau, Kreuzgang

Go on a journey of discovery

Hirsau Monastery, chapel of St. Mary

Marvel at the stunning chapel

A historically significant abbey in scenic surroundingsHirsau Monastery

Between the densely wooded hills of the Black Forest, in the Nagold Valley, lie the ruins of Hirsau Monastery (Kloster Hirsau). Also known as the Monastery of St Peter and Paul, the former Benedictine abbey is an architectural milestone.

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Highlights

Interior of the monastery church of St. Aurelius at Hirsau Monastery

The Aurelius MonasteryThe roots of Hirsau Monastery

Vault in the Chapel of St. Mary at Hirsau Monastery

The Chapel of St. MaryA place for the sick and the inquisitive

Detail of a frieze on the Owl Tower at Hirsau Monastery

The Owl TowerRomanesque bell tower

Gables on the hunting lodge at Hirsau Monastery

The Hunting LodgeA treasure in the Black Forest

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Corporate videoOUR HERITAGE. YOURS TO ENJOY

If you want to see Baden-Württemberg at its most beautiful, visit the many palaces and gardens run by the state heritage agency, Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten. How about a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maulbronn? Or there are Heidelberg's world-famous ruins. And there's much, much more.