Ulm Minster
Search results
Near by. Wiblingen Monastery and its church represent the final masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Upper Swabia. The interior of the library is considered to be one of the finest examples of Rococo architecture.
- Visitor Information
89079 Ulm-Wiblingen, Germany +49(0)731.2 70 13 500...
- Monastery
A monumental monastery with a grand library Wiblingen...
- Near by
Near by The upper swabian monastery route. Pilgrimages,...
- Press & Media
A monumental monastery with a grand library. Wiblingen...
- Visitor Information
- Wiblingen Abbey History
- Baroque Wiblingen Abbey Library
- How to Visit Wiblingen Abbey in Germany
- Wiblingen Abbey Library Opening Times
- Finding The Library Entrance at Wiblingen
- Wiblingen Abbey Library Museum Ticket Prices
- Exploring Wiblingen Abbey Library
- Feel Like You’Re in Beauty and The Beast!
- Wiblingen Library Photography Tips
- Exit Through The Gift Shop and Café
Wiblingen Abbey was a former Benedictine abbey that was founded in 1093 by Counts Harmann and Otto von Kirchberg. The counts gifted the monks of San Blas Abbey land in the Black Forest near the Iller River and the monks used that land to establish this monastery. In 1099, the first buildings took form and the first abbot to live here was Werner von...
The reason why Wiblingen Abbey is so famous today is due to its gorgeous baroque library that is located on the upper floors of the monastery. It’s considered to be one of the finest examples of Rococo architecture found anywhere in the world! In 1740, Abbot Meinrad Hamberger wanted a space that would awaken and inspire the monks to want to learn. ...
If you wanted to visit this fairytale library for yourself then it’s easy to do in Bavaria, Germany. The closest city to Wiblingen Abbey is Ulm which is easy to access by car or public transport. If you’re travelling from Munich then it’s 1-hour direct train ride to Ulm from Munich Central Station. Once you arrive at Ulm station, you can then order...
When planning a trip to this baroque fairytale library in Bavaria it’s always best to check opening times before you go. If you are travelling in the winter season (November – February), as I did, then the Wiblingen Abbey library only opens on the weekends from 1 pm – 5 pm. This is quite restrictive and means that the library can get quite busy as ...
When you reach the Wiblingen Abbey monastery complex, it can be quite hard to find your way around. Although it’s very straightforward to visit St Martin’s Basilica, there are limited signs to direct you to the library. In winter, on a weekend, most of the doors were closed (or appeared to be locked) and there were lots of us trying to find the lib...
Although visiting the Wiblingen Abbey complex and Basilica of St Martin is free to explore, you will need to pay to visit the baroque library. It’s not just a library but an entire museum and you will walk through lots of displays that explain the history of the monastery and events that took place here. I was warned before I went inside that not m...
After you’ve passed through the museum exhibits, you will finally step into the breathtaking baroque library. It’s filled with candyfloss pink and teal marble, statues, and decorated with colourful murals on the ceiling! The vintage books are caged away but you can admire their amazing collection of books through the honeycomb grates. There are als...
Beauty and the Beastis my favourite Disney movie of all time and Belle is my favourite Disney princess. Honestly, walking into this library made me feel like I was stepping into the Beast’s castle ballroom or his library from the movie! Although it is a reading room, you could easily see a grand ball being hosted here as it’s such a romantic settin...
Although Wiblingen Abbey is quite a remote place in Bavaria, that doesn’t mean that this library will be quiet. Especially if you visit in winter. Unfortunately, in the winter season (November – February) the library is only open on weekends from 1 pm – 5 pm. So, you only have a short window to visit. As I visited on a Saturday in winter, it was pa...
After you’ve finished feeling like royalty in the library room you can exit the museum through their cute gift shop. They have some books about the library as well as magnets and small souvenirs to purchase if you fancy a souvenir. Also, if you would like a pick me up, the museum has a small café and seating area where you can purchase hot or cold ...
Bookshelf in library. Wiblingen Abbey was a former Benedictine abbey which was later used as barracks. Today its buildings house several departments of the medical faculty of the University of Ulm. The former abbey is located south of the confluence of the rivers Danube and Iller, south of the city of Ulm in the German state of Baden ...
Jan 18, 2020 · Because Wiblingen is undoubtedly one of the world’s most detailed and convincing spaces done in the illusionary style known as trompe l’oeil. The library is housed in a large pink abbey ...
- William O’Connor
- Former Travel Editor
The famous library was also designed by Wiedemann and completed in 1744. The facade of this building was modeled after the Imperial Library in Vienna. Photo: Ekki01, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Photo: Zairon, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) This luxurious library is what makes Wiblingen Abbey worth visiting.
- (1)
People also ask
Where is Wiblingen Abbey?
What is Wiblingen Abbey library?
Why is Wiblingen Abbey so famous today?
Is Wiblingen Abbey a quiet place?
Mar 26, 2014 · Schloßstraße 38, 89079 Wiblingen, Germany. Supporting Designers/Staff. Johann Michael Fischer amended and made changes to Christian Wiedmann's original plans. Significant Dates: Restored and maintained throughout 1744-1806. Tags. Rococo, 18th Century, Library, Marble.
Wiblingen Abbey was a Benedictine abbey in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was founded in 1093 by the counts Hartmann and Otto von Kirchberg. During the Thirt...
- 4 min
- 955
- Berat Alili
