Kloster Eberbach is a medieval monastery that has been making wine in the Rheingau since 1136 — and its basilica, lay dormitory, monks' refectory, and vine-framed gardens now host weddings from intimate family gatherings to celebrations of 200 or more guests in stone rooms of extraordinary atmosphere.
Founded by Cistercian monks in 1136 and barely altered since, Kloster Eberbach is one of the most completely preserved monasteries in Europe — and nine centuries of unbroken winemaking give the estate a weight of tradition that few venues in Germany can rival. The setting has famously doubled as a location for cinema (Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose was filmed here), and its series of stone rooms — the imposing lay dormitory, the baroque monks' refectory, the rustic brewery — each carry a distinct character that changes the atmosphere of a wedding according to where the guests gather.
The events team has arranged weddings here ranging from the intimate to the spectacular: from a small family ceremony in the prelate garden to a celebration drawing on the full exclusive use of the grounds for 1,400 guests. Ceremony options span civil, free, and church formats, and the choice of spaces extends from the vine-bordered orangery lawn to the vaulted wine cellar. Catering draws on seasonal Hessian produce, and the estate's own wines flow naturally throughout.
Enquire about Kloster Eberbach →Wedding celebrations can range from small, private family gatherings to parties of 200 or more in the historic rooms. For events using the full estate exclusively, the grounds accommodate up to 1,400 persons.
The monastery supports civil ceremonies, free (humanist) ceremonies, and religious (church) weddings. Ceremony locations include the 12th-century basilica, the wine cellar, the prelate garden, and the orangery lawn.
Key spaces include the lay dormitory (Laiendormitorium), monks' refectory (Mönchsrefektorium), the brewery, the basilica, wine cellars, and the outdoor prelate garden and orangery lawn. The Rheingau Salon (the former abbot's apartment) is also available for smaller gatherings.
Yes, hotel accommodation is available within the monastery estate. The events team can advise on room allocation for wedding parties.
Contact the events team at veranstaltungen@kloster-eberbach.de or by telephone at +49 6723 9178-140. For administrative matters the estate cash office is at klosterkasse@kloster-eberbach.de, +49 6723 9178-115.
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