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Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by the counts Hartmann and Otto von Kirchberg. The counts offered monks of St. Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest lands near the river Iller, which the monks used to found a filial institution.
Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by the counts Hartmann and Otto von Kirchberg. The counts offered monks of St. Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest lands near the river Iller, which the monks used to found a filial institution. In 1099, the first buildings were consecrated. The first abbot was Werner von Ellerbach.
- Schloßstraße 36, Ulm, Germany
Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by Counts Hartmann and Otto de Kirchberg. Throughout the Middle Ages, the abbey became famous for its school activities and its strict adherence to the rule of St. Benedict, which made it a stronghold of the Benedictines in Germany.
How about a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maulbronn? Or there are Heidelberg's world-famous ruins. And there's much, much more. Wiblingen Monastery and its church represent the final masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Upper Swabia.
- 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 ...
A monumental monastery with a grand library Wiblingen Monastery. 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.
The Benedictine monastery of Wiblingen is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Ulm. The present monastery buildings were built in the period from 1714 to 1781 and completely replaced the premises built in the 11 th century. (H. J. Wörner, ›Architektur des Frühklassizismus‹).
