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Sonnenkamp Monastery
The monastery church with the oldest stained glass windows in northern Germany, the provost's building and the bell tower are all buildings that have been preserved.
The town of Neukloster lies to the east of Wismar on Lake Neukloster. Only the monastery church, the bell tower and the provost building remain of the former Benedictine monastery, now the Sonnenkamp monastery, which was founded there in 1219 under the name Campus Solis. The monastery was secularized in 1555 as part of the Reformation. Large parts of the grounds subsequently fell into disrepair. However, a visit to the monastery church is still worthwhile today. Here visitors will find some of the oldest stained glass in northern Germany. They were created around 1250, depict various saints and are located in the choir's group of three windows. Various herbs grow in the monastery garden, which is modeled on the one in St. Gallen in Switzerland. The altar of the Virgin Mary was created around 1500 by an unknown master. The carved predella consists of parts of another altar and is significantly older (around 1420). It depicts scenes and figures of saints. The monastery church also has a bell tower, which was built at the beginning of the 15th century and originally had three bells. One bell was lost in the Second World War, but was recast in May 2002 so that Neukloster now has a full peal of bells again. The bell tower attracts visitors with exhibitions and the monastery church with its art treasures. The stepped gable of the provostry is a special gem of brick Gothic architecture.
Sonnenkamp Monastery in Neukloster - history since 1219
The Sonnenkamp monastery in Neukloster is one of the oldest monastery foundations in what is now Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. East of Wismar, on the shores of Lake Neuklostersee, the Benedictine monastery was founded in 1219 under the Latin name Campus Solis - Sonnenfeld. It was secularized during the Reformation in 1555 and large parts of the grounds fell into disrepair over the following centuries. What remains are the monastery church, the bell tower and the provost's building - three remarkable examples of medieval brick Gothic architecture in northern Germany.
Oldest stained glass in northern Germany in the monastery churchThe most important artistic monument at Sonnenkamp Monastery are the stained glass windows in the choir's group of three windows. They were created around 1250 and are therefore among the oldest surviving stained glass windows in the whole of northern Germany. They depict various figures of saints, which can still be seen today in impressive colors. Also worth seeing is the altar of the Virgin Mary, which was created around 1500 by an unknown master. Its carved predella comes from another altar and is even older - it is dated to around 1420 and depicts scenes with figures of saints.
Convent garden and bell tower in Neukloster
The monastery garden around the church invites you to take a peaceful stroll. It is modeled on the famous monastery garden of St. Gallen in Switzerland and is home to various herbs. The adjoining bell tower was built at the beginning of the 15th century. One of its original three bells was lost in the Second World War and was recast in May 2002 - since then, Neukloster has once again had a complete peal of bells. Temporary exhibitions can also be seen in the bell tower. A special architectural detail is the stepped gable of the provost's office, a characteristic example of North German brick Gothic.
Sonnenkamp Monastery as an excursion destination on the Baltic Sea coast
Neukloster is located in a varied landscape between Wismar and the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Anyone visiting the region around Wismar, the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula or the Hanseatic cities of Rostock and Stralsund will find Sonnenkamp Monastery a worthwhile stopover away from the main tourist routes. The monastery combines art history, medieval architecture and tranquil nature to create a special excursion experience on the German Baltic Sea coast.
Other attractions in Neukloster
Neukloster Museum
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The Neukloster Museum is part of the Klosterhof ensemble and, in addition to constantly changing special exhibitions, will be showing the permanent exhibition "Neukloster/ Mecklenburg - 1170 to the present - A biography" from 2016. The listed museum building was successfully renovated and handed over to the Neukloster Museum Association for use in 2003. The completion of the half-timbered house closed the circle of the extensively renovated historical ensemble with the church, bell tower, provost's building and youth barn around the paved monastery courtyard and thus became an attraction for the town of Neukloster. In addition to numerous special exhibitions, the museum will be showing the permanent exhibition "Neukloster/ Mecklenburg - 1170 to the present - A biography" from 2016. The museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Neuklostersee bathing area with boat hire
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The charming Neuklostersee lake invites locals and guests to enjoy swimming with its large sunbathing lawn, playground, kiosk and boat hire. Neuklostersee races, beach parties and swimming competitions take place here. The mighty glaciers of the last ice age formed the charming terminal moraine landscape around Neukloster and left behind a very special pearl in the form of the heart-shaped 2.6 km² Neuklostersee. In addition to a sunbathing lawn, the bathing area also has a volleyball court. The beautiful, clear Neuklostersee can be explored by boat. Sandra and Ralf Fischer hire out water bikes and rowing boats from May to September. Their kiosk also provides refreshments. The ASB ensures safety every year from May 15 to September 15.
Neukloster forest stadium
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The Waldstadion Neukloster is the home ground of VfL Neukloster. The Waldstadion was built in 1990 with the sports hall and bowling alley. A lot has been renovated and refurbished in recent years. Additional training pitches were built. With the construction of the town hall, all club members now have optimal conditions for their recreational sports. The new clubhouse with integrated bowling hall has been in operation since summer 2004.
Accommodations auf Wismar & Nordwestmecklenburg
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A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn
● Ostseebad Kühlungsborn
A-ROSA Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn - your vacation hotel in the first row with the restaurant Kiek in, the bar Rondo and the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pool in the SPA-ROSA on 950 square meters.
AMEDIA Plaza Schwerin
● Schwerin
Our hotel is located directly on the Ostorfer See in beautiful Schwerin, just a few minutes' walk from the famous Schwerin sights such as Schwerin Castle, the Mecklenburg State Theater and the historic old town.
AWO SANO - Holiday Center Schweriner See
● Schwerin / Mueß
Whether it's a school trip, vacation camp, conference or vacation together - the Schwerin vacation center offers its guests numerous opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.