Michaelstein Monastery (Kloster Michaelstein)

A former Augustinian monastery founded in the 12th century, later taken over by the Cistercian order. It was built in Romanesque and Gothic styles. Almost all the buildings are well preserved, including the cloister, refectory and garden. Like many other monasteries, it was closed in the 16th century during the Reformation.


The site is currently home to the Institute for Music Education, with a collection of historic musical instruments. Early music concerts, tours, and educational programs are held. The grounds are free to walk around.


















Getting there: parking lot 51.807889, 10.913000. The monastery can be reached by train via Blankenburg or Wernigerode train stations, and then continue by bus 230 (to the stop “Beiersdamm”, 10 minutes walk to the monastery) and 250 (to the stop “Michaelstein, Blankenburg (Harz)”, 5 minutes walk to the monastery). The buses stop at each stop once an hour on weekdays, less frequently on weekends.