Maulbronn Monastery

Unesco World Heritage Site

VARIED BACKGROUNDSInteresting & amusing facts

Learn more about the fascinating history of Maulbronn Monastery: its historic founding by the Cistercians, funny anecdotes about the invention of Maultaschen and interesting people, like Hermann Hesse. Delve into the world of the monastery.

Gothic window in the lay corridor at Maulbronn Monastery

Ora et labora - The ideal of a simple life

Over the course of 400 years, the Cistercians shaped Maulbronn with their works and developed a unique cultural landscape centered around their monastery.

Hermann Hesse in his youth

Personal histories through the ages

The monastery is closely linked to various important people's lives: from Johannes Kepler to Hermann Hesse.

Maulbronn Monastery, monastery courtyard

Interesting facts about the monastery

A resourceful monk, a curious alchemist and a cantankerous donkey: amusing stories about Maulbronn.

Interior of the early Gothic narthex (Paradise) at Maulbronn Monastery

Masterpieces between romanesque and gothic

Maulbronn Monastery is home to the first Gothic structures in Germany. They also happen to be especially successful masterpieces.

History of design

In a pile: Maulbronn's 2 euro coin

History worth reading about

Explore historic snapshots, unusual events and interesting research findings.