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Just a short trip from Frankfurt, surrounded by the vineyards of the Rheingau, lies Eberbach Monastery – one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval monastic complexes.
Founded by Cistercian monks in 1136, its Romanesque and Gothic halls, cloisters and historic wine cellars tell almost 900 years of history. Film lovers may recognise Eberbach as a principal location for The Name of the Rose, starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater.
Wine has been part of Eberbach’s story from the beginning. The monks cultivated vineyards here almost 900 years ago, establishing a tradition continued today by the Hessian State Wineries Eberbach Monastery. Discover it on a Wine Walk or in the Vinothek, featuring wines from the historic vineyards.
Explore the monastery, enjoy regional cuisine at the Klosterschänke, stay at Hotel Kloster Eberbach or experience concerts, exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
History. Wine. Culture. Hospitality. Almost 900 years old – and very much alive.
Frankfurt Rhine-Main is a cosmopolitan and diverse area with lots to offer, whether you're interested in arts and architecture, history and hospitality,
parks and playgrounds, or anything else. There's so much to discover.
The well-off Sachsenhausen district, known locally as Dribbdebach or 'the other side of the stream', is known for its pretty cobbled streets lined with stylish restaurants, pubs and cider taverns, not to mention the museums on this side of the river embankment.