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Abtei Königsmünster
Monastery | Building / Modern architecture | Church | Excursion destinations
The Benedictine Abtei Königsmünster in Meschede is a building of modern architecture and a place of spirituality. It offers visitors space for contemplation and insights into Benedictine life.
Address
Abtei Königsmünster
Klosterberg 11
59872 Meschede
Telephone: +49 291 2995109
Fax: +49 291 29950
Properties:
The abbey church in Meschede, consecrated in 1964 according to designs by Cologne architect Hans Schilling, is a building of architectural significance. Its exterior is matched by its interior, which was designed to be theologically and liturgically coherent in accordance with the principles of the Second Vatican Council. In addition to this, the "House of Silence" was inaugurated in 2001.
As a Benedictine monastery, the Abtei Königsmünster forms a spiritual center based on the Rule of St. Benedict, which sees prayer and work ("Ora et labora") as the foundations of monastic life. The monastery complex also includes a grammar school and various craft and agricultural businesses.
Those interested can take part in guided tours to gain an insight into monastic life and the architecture. An abbey restaurant completes the offer, while the "Oasis" is designed as a meeting center and provides rooms for seminars and exchanges. The facilities of the "Oasis" include various group and meditation rooms, supplemented by technical resources to support a wide range of event formats.
As a Benedictine monastery, the Abtei Königsmünster forms a spiritual center based on the Rule of St. Benedict, which sees prayer and work ("Ora et labora") as the foundations of monastic life. The monastery complex also includes a grammar school and various craft and agricultural businesses.
Those interested can take part in guided tours to gain an insight into monastic life and the architecture. An abbey restaurant completes the offer, while the "Oasis" is designed as a meeting center and provides rooms for seminars and exchanges. The facilities of the "Oasis" include various group and meditation rooms, supplemented by technical resources to support a wide range of event formats.
Prices
free of charge:
Free admission: 0 €
Free admission: 0 €
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 14:00 | 17:30 | ||
| Sunday | 15:00 | 17:30 |
Directions
Abtei Königsmünster can be reached on foot from Meschede train station in approx. 850 m. The nearest bus stops are "Meschede, Pulverturm/Gymnasium" and "Meschede, Pulverturmstraße".