The Knights' Collegiate Church of St. Peter and the monastery are located in the Bad Wimpfen district in the valley, a former Roman town with a fort. This impressive ensemble rises up directly on the Neckar.
Early Gothic collegiate church of St. Peter
The Knights' Collegiate Church of St. Peter is considered a masterpiece of early Gothic architecture throughout Germany and one of the most important churches in southern Germany. The origins of the church are largely unknown. It was probably built on the site of the temple or administrative seat. The current building dates back to the 10th century (Romanesque westwork) and the 13th century (Gothic nave and choir).
The High Gothic cloister is impressive. It is considered one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the whole country.
Guided tours & visits
The High Gothic cloister is usually open for tours from Easter to October:
Tuesday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m.Sundays and public holidays from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Ritterstiftskirche is usually open from 8 am to 5 pm and can be visited. Public guided tours of the church are also offered regularly. Guided tours with individual appointments from €80 per group.
The events in the "Classical Music in the Cloisters" series are a special experience.
The Bad Wimpfen public guided tours program includes guided tours with a visit to the Ritterstiftskirche: Book tickets directly online here
Bad Wimpfen Abbey in the valley
The Ritterstiftskirche belongs to the former Benedictine monastery of Bad Wimpfen in the valley, which is now a Maltese spiritual training center. Overnight stays are possible in the monastery and courses and packages are regularly offered.
Bed+Bike host Bad Wimpfen Monastery
Bad Wimpfen Monastery is an ADFC Bett+Bike host on the Neckar Valley cycle path. Single and double rooms are available for a stay.
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