Ebstorf Abbey
Kloster Ebstorf
A Gothic red-brick convent on the eastern side of the heath, famous for a replica of the giant medieval Ebstorf World Map.
Ebstorf Abbey is one of the six 'heath monasteries' of the Lüneburg region. Founded at the end of the 12th century, it retains its North German red-brick Gothic cloister, nuns' choir and medieval stained glass in excellent condition, and a Protestant women's religious community still lives there. The Ebstorf Map, the largest medieval world map (about 3.6 m square), was discovered here. The original was destroyed in the Second World War, so the abbey displays a full-scale replica. Visits are by guided tour only. It is open April to October and closed in winter. It is about 15 km from Uelzen.
Opening hours
Guided tours Apr–Oct (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Hösseringen Open-Air Museum
- German Tank Museum
- Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel
- Wildpark Lüneburger Heide
- Snow Dome Bispingen
- Undeloh
- Wilsede & Totengrund
- Designer Outlet Soltau