Kloster Kreuzberg
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Kloster Kreuzberg is a pilgrimage monastery on the western slope of Kreuzberg in Bischofsheim in der Rhön, known for its church and brewery.
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Why go
- The monastery brewery has brewed Dunkel, Pils, Hefeweizen and Weihnachts-Bock since 1731.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 20:30Show all
Monday11:00 – 20:30
Tuesday11:00 – 20:30
Wednesday11:00 – 20:30
Thursday11:00 – 20:30
Friday11:00 – 20:30
Saturday11:00 – 20:30
Sunday11:00 – 20:30
Don't miss
- High altarThe 1692 altar depicts Christ’s crucifixion and is accompanied by two matching side altars.Monastery church
- Choir ceiling paintingLudwig Hepp’s painting depicts St. Francis receiving the stigmata.Monastery church choir
- Golgotha groupThe 14-station chapel way of the cross leads to this group.At the end of the chapel way of the cross
- Sandstone figuresFigures along the way of the cross date from the 18th century.Along the way of the cross
Know before you go
- Open daily from 11:00 to 20:30.
Interesting facts1
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1956
The church bell frame has held a three-part peal from the Otto foundry since 1956.
Kloster Kreuzberg - Wikipedia
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History
A pilgrims’ guesthouse was built in 1687, followed by a guest wing between 1699 and 1706. The monastery brewery began brewing in 1731, and Bruder-Franz-Haus reopened after renovation in 2008.
- 686A cross was reportedly erected on Kreuzberg by St. Kilian.
- 14th centuryThe earliest documented pilgrims came to a cross on the mountain.
- 1582Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn had three stone crosses erected there.
- 1598A pilgrimage chapel was completed.
- 1627Franciscans from Dettelbach took charge of pastoral care for pilgrims.
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- 1687The building now called Bruder-Franz-Haus was built as a pilgrims’ guesthouse.
- 1699–1706A guest wing was built and later used as an infirmary.
- 1710The chapel way of the cross was built.
- 1731The monastery brewery received permission to open and has brewed beer since.
- 1947The original sandstone reliefs were restored and reinstalled.
- 2008Bruder-Franz-Haus reopened under its current name after renovation.
How to get there
- On footA stone stairway with 296 steps leads to the Golgotha group.
- ParkingPaid parking is available for visitors to Kreuzberg.
Sources: Kloster Kreuzberg - Wikipedia · Franziskaner Kloster Kreuzberg – Klostergastron… · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
Kreuzberg 2, Bischofsheim in der Rhoen
- Website
- kreuzbergbier.de/
- Phone
- +4997729124
Questions and answers
What are Kloster Kreuzberg’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 11:00 to 20:30.
How do you get to Kloster Kreuzberg?
A stone stairway with 296 steps leads to the Golgotha group. Paid parking is available for visitors.
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