Why is the Abtei Corvey famous?

It preserves the oldest and only nearly fully intact Carolingian westwork in the world, which led to its UNESCO World Heritage listing in 2014.

Where is the Abtei Corvey located?

It is located in Höxter, in the Kreis Höxter, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can visitors see the abbey garden?

Yes, the Remtergarten, restored for the 2023 regional garden show, remains open to visitors.

Are guided tours available?

Public tours take place without booking, and appointment-based tours can be arranged at other times.

Princely Abbey of Corvey

Höxter

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Abtei Corvey stands in Höxter (Kreis Höxter), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 9th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Abtei Corvey, founded in the 9th century in Höxter, North Rhine-Westphalia, holds the oldest and only nearly fully preserved Carolingian westwork in existence. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014, it combines Carolingian archaeological remains, monastic buildings and a restored abbey garden. A visit covers both early medieval architecture and the grounds of the former Benedictine monastery.

What to know

The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage property since 2014 because of its Carolingian westwork.
Public guided tours run without prior booking, and tours by appointment can be arranged at other times.
The abbey garden, the Remtergarten, was restored for the 2023 regional garden show and remains open to visitors.
The monument is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Where this château is

Höxter · Kreis Höxter · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Höxter, Kreis Höxter

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Period of construction: 9th century

Frequently asked

Why is the Abtei Corvey famous?: It preserves the oldest and only nearly fully intact Carolingian westwork in the world, which led to its UNESCO World Heritage listing in 2014.
Where is the Abtei Corvey located?: It is located in Höxter, in the Kreis Höxter, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Can visitors see the abbey garden?: Yes, the Remtergarten, restored for the 2023 regional garden show, remains open to visitors.
Are guided tours available?: Public tours take place without booking, and appointment-based tours can be arranged at other times.