Salem Monastery and Castle

Founded in 1134 as a Cistercian abbey, Salem Monastery soon developed into one of the most influential monasteries in southern Germany. With the secularization in 1802, the monastery passed to the Margraves of Baden. Schloss Salem has been part of the Baden-Württemberg State Palaces and Gardens since 2009, is the residence and winery of the Margraves of Baden and also houses the internationally renowned Schloss Salem School.

The extensive complex brings 700 years of cultural history to life. You can see the Gothic cathedral with its unique early classical alabaster furnishings, the cloister and the summer refectory of the monks, the representative baroque prelature with the magnificent imperial hall, abbot salon and library of the monastery,.

In addition, as a branch museum of the Baden State Museum, the monastery museum shows exhibits on the history of art and architecture of the monastery as well as the Salem Marienaltar by Bernhard Striegel, which was built around 1507.

Also a large fire brigade museum documents fire history from three centuries at two locations. The baroque stables, a distillery museum, a historical torkel and various handicraft workshops complete the sightseeing program.

Furthermore, Schloss Salem offers a diverse cultural program with themed days, wine tasting and numerous concerts.

Opening hours

1.April - 1.November
Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

During the opening hours, public tours take place several times a day.
Tours for groups on request

 

November - March
The outdoor area is freely accessible. (No toilets!)

Saturday, sundays and public holidays the monastery museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Public guided tours every Sunday at 2 p.m.
Meeting point at the monastery museum

Price:

Entrance fees

complex with museums: 9, - € / incl. small guided tour: 11,- € / incl. large guided tour: 13,- €