WORTH A CLOSER LOOKHIDDEN TREASURES

At Hirsau Monastery, the world of the monks becomes manifest in a fascinating way, from the impressive monastery grounds down to the smallest artistic detail. Hirsau is worth a second and third look in search of hidden treasures.

Image: Former library on the second floor of the Chapel of St. Mary at Hirsau Monastery

FOR SAFEKEEPING

Located on the second floor of the Chapel of St. Mary and furnished accordingly: the monks treasured their books.

The Hirsau library

Image: Busts of mother and child, detail of the Andalusian Madonna at Hirsau Monastery

A SPANISH LADY IN THE BLACK FOREST

She is more than 600 years old and comes from far away. No one knows how the sculpture came to Hirsau.

Andalusian Madonna