Nütschau Priory

Nütschau, Germany

Nütschau Priory is a Benedictine house located in the former Nütschau manor house. The manor was built in 1577-1579 by Heinrich Rantzau, this community originated after World War II as a refuge for displaced persons, particularly Catholics from the former German territories.

The church acquired the site in 1951 and at the request of Hermann Wilhelm Berning, the Bishop of Osnabrück, it was developed by and staffed from Gerleve Abbey. St. Ansgar's House opened in 1951. In 1955 the community was raised to the status of a priory under Gerleve, and in 1975 Nütschau became an independent monastery, which now includes a training house and a youth house.

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Schloßstraße 28, Nütschau, Germany
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Founded: 1577/1951
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Chris (6 months ago)
Also nice to look at and also the place, the area.
Maria Klein (10 months ago)
Very nice church, wonderful location, a pleasant place. Sometimes it "feels" a little too much. That may have been due to my wrong expectations ...
Markusmiley (11 months ago)
Bad treatment of employees! In front of the guests! The management must be ashamed!
Claus (16 months ago)
It was my third time visiting the monastery in 2019. I also booked for this year shortly before departure because the number of guests is very strong as I noticed when I made my first booking. No worries about the monastery there are people like you and me as a guest in the monastery looking for relaxation and tranquility. If you are looking for advice, one of the monks would be happy to help. Only the surroundings, which warmly invite you to take a walk, ensure tranquility. With moor, forest and meadows you are well supplied here. That is also the case with the food, which is rich and freshly prepared every day for every guest in their own kitchen. The monastery itself is clean and tidy, not like some people think 1800 century monastery no I can not confirm. The rooms with a shower room equipped single room in the quiet area that I use. Please check the whole thing again on the page. What I can only say if you need relaxation and are looking for peace and quiet is in good hands at the Nütschau Monastery.
A. J. (2 years ago)
Very nice. I always enjoy the peace and the great nature in the immediate vicinity. LG
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