The eberbach MonasTery Your Journey of

The Eberbach Monastery
Your Journey of Discovery
Kloster Eberbach, D-65346 Eltville im Rheingau
WELCOME TO THE EBERBACH MONASTERY
Porta Patet - Cor magis
THE DOOR STANDS OPEN, BUT THE HEART EVEN MORE SO!
This dictum was passed down to us by the Cistercian monks.
Hardly a more appropriate expression can be made to describe
what awaits our guests.
We wish you an inspiring and spectacular visit!
THE EBERBACH MONASTERY – Your Journey of Discovery
Monastery Shop and Vinothek
Finest Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 / 3
In Search of Bygone Days
Impressive Monastery Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 / 5
Nine Centuries of Monastery and
Wine Estate History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 / 5
Monastery Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 / 5
Guided Tours of the Eberbach Monastery
Monastery Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 / 7
Wine Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 / 9
Monastery Shop and Vinothek
Open all year, daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Event and Conference Venues
A Very Special Ambience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wedding Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accommodations
The Gästehaus –
Our Hotel at the Eberbach Monastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Catering, Restaurant and Bistro
Catering – The Monastery Gastronomy . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Delicacies from the Monastery Kitchen . . . . . . 12 / 13
Wine and the Experience of Nature
The Steinberg Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tours through the Steinberg Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . 15
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Site Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 / 19
FINEST SELECTION
You will find noble wines and a variety of gift ideas in the former
pressing house, which was annexed to the east side of the early
Gothic hospital.
The ambience of this architecturally impressive hall invites you
to stroll among our versatile selection of monastery-related
products. In addition to a large selection of books we offer you
enjoyable wine-related gift ideas and delicacies.
The tasting counter offers you the opportunity to become acquainted with our selection of wines and sparkling wines and to
find appropriate wines with the help of advice from our experts.
(For contact information see page 16.)
IN SEARCH OF BYGONE DAYS
IMPRESSIVE MONASTERY ARCHITECTURE
Experience the exceptional atmosphere inside the
monastery walls!
Here you can follow in the footsteps of the
­Cistercians, get a sense of their simple lifestyle
while inside the time-honored rooms and inform
yourself more intensively about this order of monks
in our museum.
Discover the film location
of the world-famous movie, The Name of the Rose
(1985 – 86) – the outstanding
backdrop that brought the
Middle Ages back to life here
in this monastery.
Nine Centuries of Monastery and
Wine Estate History
A Foundation of Wine-Growing Tradition and Architecture
1136The arrival of 12 Cistercian monks from Clairvaux led by St. Bernhard; total population in the 12th – 13th centuries at least 150
monks and up to three times as many lay brothers.
13th – 16th centuries
Reduction of the strict ascetic
values; the monks increasingly
assume pastoral and scientific work; the wine estate
becomes the largest in all of
Germany.
18th century
An economic time of prosperity; ca. 30 – 40 monks subsist
on the enormous properties of
the monastery.
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Monastery Visit
April – October
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November – March
Daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can also rent an audio guide (German or English) at the cashier's
office. The latest admission is allowed 30 minutes before closing. You
can find updated information at www.kloster-eberbach.de under
Aktuelles (in German only). (For contact information see page 16.)
Admission Charges for the monastery proper and the museum:
Adults
€ 7.50 per person
Groups (10+ persons)
€ 6.50 per person
Reduced price
€ 5.00 per person
The reduced price is valid for youth (12 – 18 years), students and handicapped persons with ID. For children 12 years and younger the entry is free.
1803Dissolution of the abbey by Prince Friedrich
August von Nassau-Usingen (secularization);
the founding of a wine-growing domain
1866Annexation of the Duchy of Nassau by the
Kingdom of Prussia; Prussian administration of the monastery complex and continuation of the wine-growing tradition
1946The monastery comes into the possession
of the state of Hesse and is administrated
by the Hessian State Wine Domains.
1986Commencement of the complete renovation of the entire monastery
complex by the state of Hesse
1998Transfer of the monastery complex to a public foundation (Stiftung);
its purpose: access to the monastery for the general public and continuing preservation of the complex without the use of public funds
2003Conversion of the wine estate into the Hessian State Wine Domains
GmbH Eberbach Monastery, business headquarters: Eberbach Monastery (2010)
Guided TOURS IN THE EBERBACH MONASTERY
MONASTERY TOURS
Tours open to the public, no wine
in German language
April – October
Fridays 3 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
November – March
Saturdays, Sundays
2 p.m.
Price including entrance fee € 10.00 per person
Reduced price € 8.00 per person
Tours for Children
We offer these children's tours in English upon
request (Duration: 1 hour):
”In the Footsteps of the Gray Monks”
”Bonifaz, the Monastery Mouse”
”Forest, Water and the Cistercians”
Price including entrance fee
12 years and younger
Over 12
Audio Guide in English language
Price per device (not including entrance fee)
€ 3.50 per child
€ 5.00 per child
€ 3.50
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Individual Group Tours, no Wine
Fee per Person
in accordance with the normal entrance fee (See page 5.)
Participants
per Group
maximum 30
Booking
Touristik-Information Eltville
(For contact information see page 16.)
Tour Guide Fees
Flat rate per group
Monastery tour (in German)
Duration: € 40.00
1 hour
Thematic Tours (in German)
Duration: € 55.00
1½ hours
Tours in a Foreign Language
(upon request)
an additional € 10.00
Themes bbots, Nobles and Archbishops
• A
he Cistercians and Their Books
• T
he Cistericians and Water
• T
he Eberbach Monastery and
• T
its Transition through Time
he Gardens of the Eberbach
• T
Monastery
utside the Monastery Walls
• O
he Eberbach Monastery as an ­Enterprise
• T
hildren's Tours
• C
You can also obtain information about these thematic tours for
individuals in our events calendar (in German only).
The meeting point for all tours is at the cashier's office
(Klosterkasse).
Note: Unfortunately, entry to some rooms is not barrier-free. If
you would like to participate in a tour, the monastery will try to
accommodate you. Therefore, please inform us when already
booking your tour if a participant is handicapped.
Guided TOURS IN THE EBERBACH MONASTERY
WINE TOURS
Only here in the Eberbach Monastery can you experience the
­fascinating connection between Cistercian viniculture and this
impressive monument to European monastic architecture.
Wine-Tastings for Individuals and Small Groups
You will find a listing of specific dates in our events calendar
(in German only). You can obtain additional information, make
bookings or purchase gift certificates at the cashier's office.
Wine Tastings
Fees per Person
• Strolling Wine Tasting
€ 25.00
• Cabinet Wine Tasting
€ 30.00
• Traditional Wine Tasting
€ 30.00
• Musical Strolling Wine Tasting
€ 32.00
• Jazz Wine History
€ 42.00
• Eberbach Strolling Wine Brass
€ 42.00
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Individual Group Tours
Participants per group
maximum 30
Booking
Event Management
(See contact information on page 16.)
Duration
per Tour
Traditional Tasting
1½ hours
2½ hours
Tour Guide Fee
Flat rate per group
€ 55.00
Traditional Tasting
€ 90.00
(in addition to the normal fees per
­person)
Tours in a foreign language can be booked for an
additional € 10.00.
Evening events are especially atmospheric and
can be booked for an additional fee of € 10.00
beginning at 8 p.m. (April – October) or beginning
at 7 p.m. (November – March).
Tour Fee per person
• Eberbach Riesling Tasting – 3 Wines
€ 13.50
Minimum payment for 10 persons
• Burgundy Wine Tasting – 3 Wines
€ 17.50
Minimum payment for 10 persons
• Hospital Wine Tasting – 5 Wines
€ 18.50
Minimum payment for 10 persons
• Strolling Wine Tasting – 6 Wines
€ 20.50
Minimum payment for 15 persons
• Traditional Wine Tasting – 8 Wines
Minimum payment for 20 persons,
maximum of 50 participants
€ 29.50
EVENT VENUES
A VERY SPECIAL AMBIENCE
At the Eberbach Monastery events both large and small can be
given due recognition.
Our wide palette of modernly furnished rooms as well as our
­garden areas provide fitting locations for functions from 10 to
1,000 persons. Your special event will take place in the unfor­
gettable ambiance of the entire monastery landscape.
Certain of our locations can be especially recommended for
­concerts, readings, trade shows and media presentations.
It goes without saying that our conference rooms are equipped
with WLAN and professional technology. The event management
of the Eberbach Monastery Foundation will be happy to support
you with expert advice.
WEDDING SERVICE
In addition to a branch of
the registry office (Standes­
amt) of the city of Eltville
located at the Eberbach
Monastery you will also
find all possible options for
arrangements for a very
per­­sonal and unforgettable marriage ceremony as well as for a wedding celebration. Our
wedding service will be happy to advise you.
(For contact information see page 16.)
ACCOMMODATIONS
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THE GÄSTEHAUS –
THE HOTEL AT THE EBERBACH MONASTERY
After an eventful day you can spend the night at our hotel,
which carries the German classification ***(plus) – superior. In
this construction from the 16th century, which served formerly
as a mill and barn, 22 hotel rooms are now located. An additional
8 rooms are available in our restaurant location.
In the course of the careful modernization of the Gästehaus
value was placed upon maintaining its traditional monastic elements.
The 28 simple but comfortably furnished double
rooms offer a peaceful
night's sleep, just as one
expects it would have been
like for centuries within
the monastery walls. And,
of course, all rooms have
a bath, telephone, TV and
WLAN. All guest rooms are non-smoking rooms and many are
wheelchair-accessible. In addition, our inviting sauna area provides you with the opportunity for relaxation.
(For contact information see page 16.)
CATERING, RESTAURANT and BISTRO
CATERING – MONASTERY GASTRONOMY
Whether it be a snack or an exclusive meal consisting of several
courses, our kitchen provides our catering service with a diverse
choice for your event at the Eberbach Monastery.
DELICACIES FROM THE MONASTERY KITCHEN
Already in the Middle Ages travelers found peace, reflection
and subsistence in the Cistercian Monastery of Eberbach. Our
­catering team continues this tradition and uses its entire means
to make our visitors' stay in this picturesque monastery complex
as pleasant as possible.
THE RESTAURANT
­KLOSTERSCHÄNKE
Whether you enjoy the view of
the basilica from the garden
patio in summer or let yourself
be pampered with delicacies
within the restaurant's historic
vaulted walls during the c
­ ooler
seasons, both regional and
down-home cooking made with
selected ingredients await you
in the Klosterschänke.
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Whether it be just a snack or an exclusive meal – the Klosterschänke is always worth visiting!
A wide range of dishes awaits you at our theme-oriented buffets:
rustic vintner-style dishes and regional specialties from the state
of Hesse as well as from the Rheingau and Taunus. Enjoy our fare
in monastery-style or with an international flair.
For receptions you might find our ”Flying Buffets” especially appealing.
We will cater our offerings to the particular needs of our guests
and we place great value upon the use of high-quality ingredients. We prefer using products from the region and regularly offer
seasonal and regional dishes.
Open year-round
daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Warm meals served all day. Open 7 days a week.
(For contact information see page 16.)
BISTRO IM PFORTENHAUS
Take a little break in the warm season during a hike or bike ride in
the Pfortenhaus (Gatehouse) of the monastery. Tasty and quicklyprepared delicacies are served for both young and old.
Open from Easter to October 15th
Wednesdays through Sundays (For contact information see page 16.)
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WINE AND THE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE
THE STEINBERG
300 meters in front of the monastery gate lies the world-famous
Steinberg vineyard, which has been in sole possession of the
wine estate since 1239. In 2008 the most modern Riesling wine
cellar in Europe was inaugurated alongside this vineyard.
Footpath from the Monastery to the Steinberg
From the monastery complex you can reach the Steinberg in
15 minutes by following the Bernhardus Path located near the
bus stop.
THE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE IN THE STEINBERG
Enjoy nature within the ”favorite vineyard of the monks” and
discover this more than 30-hectare large vineyard by following a
marked geological nature trail. In addition, from April to October
our wine stand invites you to enjoy a glass of noble Riesling wine
while you rest and indulge in the grandiose view.
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TOURS THROUGH THE STEINBERG WINE CELLAR
Tours for Individuals (Registration not required)
in German language
This professional tour leads you via 80 steps down
into the cellar and is accompanied by three highquality wines.
April – October
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
November – March
Sundays
(except for the Christmas holidays)
Entrance Fee
Adults (including 3 wines)
Youth (12 – 16 years)
Children (under 12)
2:00 p.m.
€ 12.00 per person
€ 2.00 per person
free
Group Tours
(Tours are possible all year round by appointment
except for the Christmas holidays.)
Mondays – Thursdays
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Entrance Fee
(Payment must be made for a minimum of 15 persons plus the tour guide fee per group.)
Adults (including 3 wines)
€ 10.00 per person
Youth (12 – 16 years)
€ 2.00 per person
Children (under 12)
free
Tour Guide Fee per Group
For groups of up to 30 persons:
Tour in German
€ 50.00 per group
Tour in a Foreign Language
€ 60.00 per group
(Additional fee required for more than 30 participants)
Booking
Touristik-Information Eltville
(For contact information see page 16.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address
Kloster Eberbach, D-65346 Eltville am Rhein
EBERBACH MONASTERY FOUNDATION
General Information / Cashier
Ticket Sales including for the Individually-Booked Wine Tastings
Tel: +49 (0) 6723 9178 -115, Fax: -105
E-Mail: klosterkasse@kloster-eberbach.de
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Information and Booking
Event Locations and Wine Tours for Groups at the Monastery
Tel: +49 (0) 6723 9178 -112, -113, -222, -223, Fax: -278
E-Mail: veranstaltungen@kloster-eberbach.de
WEDDING SERVICE
Tel: +49 (0) 6723 9178 –211, Fax: -101
E-Mail: heiraten@kloster-eberbach.de
MONASTERY SHOP and VINOTHEK
Tel: +49 (0) 6723 6046 -242
HESSIAN STATE WINERIES GMBH EBERBACH MONASTERY
General Information / Wine Consultation and Ordering
Tel: +49 (0) 6723 6046 -0, Fax: -420
E-Mail: weingut@kloster-eberbach.de
RESTAURANT and CATERING
General Information: Tel: +49 (0) 6723 993 0
Klosterschänke (Restaurant): Tel: +49 (0) 6723 993 -299
Hotel/Gästehaus: Tel: +49 (0) 6723 993 -200
E-Mail: gastronomie@kloster-eberbach.de
TOURIST-INFORMATION im Burgturm /
Visitors Center in the Fortress
Burgstrasse 1, D-65343 Eltville am Rhein
Bookings for Group Tours
Monastery (tours without wine),
Steinberg Wine Cellar (including wine-tasting)
Tel: +49 (0) 6123 9098 -35, Fax: -90
E-Mail: fuehrungen@eltville.de
DIRECTIONS
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VIA AUTOMOBILE
If coming from the North: via Autobahn (highway) A5, A3
• Junction Frankfurter Kreuz exit: direction Köln /Wiesbaden
• Junction Wiesbadener Kreuz exit:direction of Wiesbaden
• Continue on A-66: direction Rüdesheim
• Exit at Kiedrich and Kloster Eberbach. Follow the signs to Kloster
Eberbach. (State Road 3320)
If coming from the South: via Autobahn (highway) A61, A63, A67
• Junction Autobahndreieck Mainz exit: direction of Wiesbaden
• Exit onto A-66: direction Rüdesheim
• Exit at Kiedrich and Kloster Eberbach. Follow the signs to Kloster
Eberbach. (State Road 3320)
VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Upon presentation of the bus ticket at the cashier's office individual travelers will receive the reduced entrance price reserved
normally for groups.
Please be aware that there is a direct bus connection to the monastery that travels hourly between the train station in Eltville and
the bus stop Kloster Eberbach. In addition, connections ­exist from
Wiesbaden, Mainz and Frankfurt. The bus stop Kloster Eberbach
can be found near the Pfortenhaus (gatehouse) and buses leave
this stop until midnight.
You can find the bus schedule at www.rmv.de
site plan
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Lay Brothers' Tract
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15
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Cloister
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Hospital
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Visitor
parking,
­Vinothek,
and Monastery Shop
Visitor
Entrance
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P West
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25
Parking for
Busses and
Bus Stop
Walking Path to the Steinberg Wine
Cellar (ca. 15 minutes, 800 meters)
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East
Visitor
­parking,
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Overview:
3 Eberbach Monastery Foundation
16 Monastery Shop and Vinothek
19 Restaurant Klosterschänke 20 Gästehaus (Hotel)
The ”New Hospital”
14 Monks' Dormitory (2nd floor)
1 Visitor Entrance
15 Monks' Former Work Room /
2 Cashier's Office
Cabinetkeller / Exit (ground floor)
Lay Brothers' Tract
3 Baroque Floor* (3rd floor)
•
Eberbach Monastery
­Foundation
•
Administration / Seminar Rooms
•
Academy Eberbach
Monastery
•
Friends of the Eberbach
Hospital
16Hessian State Wineries GmbH ­
Eberbach Monastery
•
Monastery Shop and Vinothek
•
Administration
17 Hospital Wine Cellar*
18 •
Ice Cellar with view into the
Wine Treasury
•
Hospitalstube* (conference room)
­Monastery
•
IREBS (International Real
Estate Business School)
Monastery Gastronomy
19Restaurant Klosterschänke
4 Old Brewery* (ground floor)
20 Gästehaus (Hotel) Kloster Eberbach
5Lay Brothers' Dormitory*
21Bistro Pfortenhaus
(2nd floor)
6Lay Brothers' Dining Hall
(ground floor)
7Civil Marriage Registry*
­(Rheingausalon) (ground floor)
Gardens
22Orangery
23 Abbot's Garden and Garden House
24 Prelate's Garden
25Gatehouse
Monastery Proper
8. Basilica
9 Library Hall (2nd floor)
10 Abbey Museum (2nd floor)
11 Cloister / Cloister Garden
•
Rheingau-Taunus Culture and ­
Tourism Office (RTKT)
26 Monastery Courtyard (limited parking)
27Schlosserbau
(former metal works' tract)
12 Chapter House (ground floor)
•
Rheingauer Weinkonvent
13Monks' Dining Hall
28Schmidtgarten
(ground floor)
(Parking for hotel guests)
* Please note that rooms marked with an asterisk cannot be visited during
the walking tour.
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Status: May 2014
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