On a hike around Klosterlangheim, you will learn more about the Cistercians' sophisticated water system and their pond farming. At the end of the hike, participants can find out how the ponds are used today - and of course enjoy a fish tasting. The tour includes: Guided hike through the monastery landscape (approx. 3 km) Fish tasting & drinks Visit to the Klosterlangheim local history museum Meeting point: Heimatmuseum Klosterlangheim, Abt-Mösinger-Straße 4, 96215 Lichtenfels Cost: 35,00 € Booking: online at tickettune.com/lichtenfels, tourismus@lichtenfels.de, 09571/ 795 101

Within decades, the Cistercian reform order spread throughout Europe in the High Middle Ages. The ascetic monks used their reputation to transform "wildernesses" into "paradises". They consolidated border regions and always acted at the scientific height of their time. In their radical interpretation of Benedict's Rule, in particular the principle of ora et labora, they transformed entire regions across Europe to suit their needs. Through their systematic exchange of knowledge, they became a driving force for agricultural innovation and a veritable economic empire. They shaped their own type of cultural landscape: the Cistercian landscape. Such Cistercian landscapes can be found all over Europe. 17 former Cistercian abbeys from five countries have joined forces as Cisterscapes - Cistercian landscapes connecting Europe - to research this exciting phenomenon and raise public awareness of it. This cultural heritage network is coordinated by the district of Bamberg. Ebrach, the oldest cistercy on the right bank of the Rhine, is located here. The once rich and powerful abbey in the Steigerwald is an important milestone in the spread of the Order to the East Franconian-German Empire and beyond. The lecture introduces us to the Cistercian landscape phenomenon and the CISTERSCAPES network, which was awarded the European Heritage Label in Antwerp on April 17, 2024. Registration is not required.

Peace, joy and castle fun 3rd Children's Festival on Saturday, July 6, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. On July 6, the Giechburg is once again firmly in the hands of children. At the 3rd children's festival of the Bamberg district, young and old knights and damsels can explore the castle from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Under the motto "Peace, joy, castle fun!" many great and interesting hands-on stations await. Volunteers organize party for children The idea for a children's festival at Giechburg Castle came from the ranks of volunteers a few years ago. Due to the great success of the first two children's festivals, volunteer officer Friederike Straub and district youth worker Oliver Schulz-Mayr have once again organized a festival for older and younger children this year. Thanks to the support of the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, Sport and Integration and in cooperation with the Bavarian Sports Youth, the Bamberg-Land District Youth Association, KoBis, Integration through Sport and the VR Bank Bamberg-Forchheim and the great support of volunteer clubs, the festival once again offers a varied program this year. The children's festival takes place in all weathers and is free of charge. Parking is available below the castle. For those who are not so good on foot, a free shuttle bus runs from here up to Giechburg Castle. Stations and offers: Soapbox ride: You're sure to spot the fantastic vehicles as you approach the castle! Get in! Let yourself go - abseiling from the castle Stalls with beekeepers, carrier pigeons, birds of prey and much more - get to know nature! Exercise at different stations: Would you like to learn how to use a bow and arrow or keep fit for the next jousting tournament? Be fair! Colorful studio: Let the brushes paint "peace"! Take courage! Photo session: Dress up like a damsel or a knight in the beautiful tower room! We'll capture this moment for you in a great souvenir photo. Story bower: always sneak in at the full hour of the tower clock and be curious what you will hear! Face painting in the tower Bouncy castle: "Here you can really let off steam" Graffiti & castle workshop: Let your creativity run wild! What is the monk doing in the mill? Crafting, puzzling and designing with Cisterscapes and much more All offers are free of charge.

The Day of the Franconians will be celebrated in Wunsiedel in 2024. Cisterscapes will take part in the event with an information stand and a children's program (sand and craft table).

The Heinrichsfest is the festival of the Archdiocese of Bamberg. It is celebrated in memory of the founder of the diocese of Bamberg, Holy Emperor Heinrich. It traditionally takes place on the second weekend in July each year. Cisterscapes will take part in the event with an information stand and a children's program (craft and sand table). Entire Heinrichsfest site 11:30 - 17:00 Great offer with many hands-on activities in the "Courtyard of Youth" in the cathedral provostry 11:30 - 17:00 Water playground, small children's vehicles and lots of craft and hands-on activities at the stands on the cathedral square (Cisterscapes) 11:30 - 17:00 Heinrich und Kunigunde and other offers on the museum forecourt 11:30 - 16:30 Participation game with prize draw. Participation cards at the information stand on the cathedral square 11:30 - 17:00 Caritas ice cream van on the cathedral square 13:30 - 14:30 "Adventure tour for children" with Archbishop Herwig Gössl. Meeting point: entrance to the sacristy

The Cistercian monastery church in Maulbronn was built between around 1145 and its consecration in 1178 in a rapid construction progress, characterized by an unusually large number of changes of plan. The unique original roof structure, large Gothic tracery windows and the monumental wooden ridge turret from 1397 contribute to its high artistic and architectural significance. The great Madonna, Gothic wall paintings and a magnificent three-seater have been preserved from its furnishings. The extensive restoration from 1998 to 2004 gave rise to intensive research into the East building of the church and its furnishings. Matthias Untermann: "The church of the Maulbronn Cistercian monastery" Organizational notes: We would be pleased if you register for the event via andrea.kollinger@rps.bwl.de

Over three summers 800 years ago, up to a hundred farmers from the Waldsassen monastery toiled daily at the sawmill to cut an artificial channel through the local granite and gneiss for the Waldnaab. Using a hammer and chisel, without black powder or other technical equipment, around 500 cubic meters of stone were broken out of the rock over a distance of 80 meters. The result was the outlet of the lower town pond, which was completed in 1219. This masterpiece of high medieval pond construction still fascinates visitors today. Duration: approx. 30 min. At least. 5, max. 20 persons Registration for the respective event is possible at the Tourist Information Tirschenreuth under 09631/600248. Group bookings are also possible on request.

The Klosterland series has the motto: "Transformation - art and handicrafts in monasteries" and invites you to immerse yourself in various areas of monastic culture. Whether bookbinding, art publishing or paramentics: our KLOSTERLAND member Dr. Felicitas von Aretin (journalist and author) will bring the diversity of monastic worlds to life on the respective salon evenings with her discussion partners, who come from very different monasteries. This evening's discussion partner is Michael van Ooyen, goldsmith, Europakloster Gut Aich. Please REGISTER for the online salon at: salon-goldschmiede@klosterland.deYou will receive the access data by e-mail immediately after registration. Personal details: Michael van Ooyen has been working as a church goldsmith at the Austrian Benedictine monastery Europakloster Gut Aich as a secular employee since 2020. Previously, the 65-year-old worked as the operations and workshop manager of the Schoenstatt Brothers of Mary in Vallendar, the largest arts and crafts workshop in this field. Today, he restores precious liturgical objects and also creates artistic new ones. He himself comes from a dynasty of goldsmiths and silversmiths in Kevela and has experienced the upheavals and changes in the arts and crafts sector at first hand during his long career. In our conversation, we talk about what is important in the work of a church goldsmith, how spirituality and craftsmanship are connected and what challenges the profession faces. European monastery Gut Aich: The Austrian Benedictine monastery Gut Aich near Lake Wolfgangsee has a very unusual history: it was only founded in 1993 and was accepted into the Austrian Benedictine congregation in 2004 after a trial phase. The Benedictine monastery with its nine monks stands for modern monasticism, which is dedicated to the peaceful coalescence of the peoples of Europe. It is a center of European herbal medicine, which finds its holistic practical application in the outpatient clinic of the St. Hildegard Center with psychotherapy and various other health services. Brother David Steindl-Rast also lives in the monastery. As a monk and bridge builder to Buddhism, he is one of the best-known spiritual teachers of our time. The monastery has four art workshops, most of which are run by secular employees. Michael van Ooyen has been a goldsmith and silversmith at the European Monastery since 2020. Further dates and information on the salons can be found on our website https://klosterland.de/events - or here in the overview. - Participation in the salons is free of charge. We are already looking forward to the next ONLINE-Salon.20.08.2024 - 18.30 - KLOSTERLAND-Salon with Father Mauritius Sauerzapf, OSB, Beuron Archabbey Registration already possible: salon-p-mauritius@klosterland.de            

The Klosterland series has the motto: "Transformation - art and handicrafts in monasteries" and invites you to immerse yourself in various areas of monastic culture. Whether bookbinding, art publishing or paramentics: our KLOSTERLAND member Dr. Felicitas von Aretin (journalist and author) will bring the diversity of monastic worlds to life on the respective salon evenings with her discussion partners, who come from very different monasteries. Beuron "Kunstverlag - a successful monastic niche business" A conversation with Father Mauritius Sauerzapf, OSB, Beuron Archabbey Please REGISTER for the online salon at: salon-p-mauritius@klosterland.de You will receive the access data by email immediately after registering.about the person Father Mauritius Sauerzapf has been publishing director of the renowned Beuron art publishing house since 2005. In 2019, the Benedictine monk celebrated his golden profession at Beuron Archabbey. Father Mauritius is also active as a religious author. Beuroner Kunstverlag The art publishing house was founded back in 1898 as part of the establishment of the Beuron Art School. Initially, the publishing house focused on art prints. The range was later expanded. In the first half of the 20th century, publishing products boomed: Pictures of saints and cards achieved a circulation of up to 3.5 million. Even though orders declined, the niche publishing house has managed to hold its own to this day. The Beuron annual calendar, an edition of the Rule of Benedict and the works of St. Hildegard are popular. The publishing house contributes around 40 percent of the abbey's total income and employs a total of seven secular staff. The monastery's own print shop was closed in 2006. Kloster-Salon In the interview, Father Mauritius reports on how, as publishing director, he has managed to steer the Beuron art publishing house through difficult times as a niche publisher. They also discuss how the decline in church life is affecting sales and how cooperation with secular employees is working.   Further dates and information on the salons can be found on the following website https://klosterland.de/events - or here in the overview. - Participation in the salons is free of charge  

After the EHL award ceremony in Antwerp, our Cisterscapes network is about to reach another festive milestone: the opening of the Cistercian Landscape Information Center in the former orangery of the upper abbey garden in Ebrach on September 22, 2024. The unveiling of the seal plaque and the opening of the center are embedded in this year's Bamberg District Enjoyment Day and will be accompanied by a varied culinary and cultural program. The opening party will take place on the evening before the opening: September 21 from 6.30 p.m. with a concert by the Franconian band Kellerkommando (rehearsals at https://kellerkommando.de) in the former coach house of the abbey, Klosterbräu Ebrach.