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Monastery Mariensee - Visit Hannover

History and present of Protestant women's convents

Mariensee Monastery

Monastery Mariensee is located on the outskirts of Mariensee and dates back to a foundation established in the 13th century.

Mariensee Convent: A Protestant convent in Mariensee, a district of Neustadt am Rübenberge

Mariensee Convent: A Protestant convent in Mariensee, a district of Neustadt am Rübenberge

The monastery

To create a bright, otherworldly space—that was the goal of the master builders who, in the 13th century, constructed this early Gothic brick church as a simple, upward-reaching house of worship for a foundation established by Count Bernhard II of Wölpe.

A diverse place

Celebrating Mass and prayer services together, preserving monastic cultural traditions such as calligraphy, embroidery, and gardening, sharing our history through guided tours of our monastery and museum, and organizing exhibitions, retreats, and seminars are the ways in which we fulfill our mission today.

The Monastery Museum

At the Convent Museum, we invite you to take a journey through the history and present-day life of Protestant convents in northern Germany. The Convent Museum illustrates monastic life in Lower Saxony’s convents across various eras: during the Middle Ages, at the time of the Reformation, and in the 19th century.

Open Monastery Garden

Every Friday from Easter Monday through the second Sunday in October, visitors can explore the biodiversity of the historic gardens from 3 to 5 p.m.

Information

Evening Prayer:

Tuesday–Friday at 6:00 p.m.*

Guided tours of the monastery:

Every third weekend of the month—Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.*
(Groups by prior arrangement)

Monastery Museum:

On request

Church opening hours:

Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.*

*Special offers available during the tour season, from Easter Monday through the second Sunday in October

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