Grünhain Abbey

Grünhain Abbey (German: Kloster Grünhain) in Grünhain in the Saxon Ore Mountains, which was built and run by Cistercians, existed from 1230 to 1536. Today only its ruins remain.

Grünhain Abbey
Zisterzienserabtei Grünhain
Northern wall of the abbey
Monastery information
OrderCistercian
Established1230
Disestablished1536
Mother houseSittichenbach Abbey
DioceseMorimond Abbey
Site
LocationSaxony
 Germany
Coordinates50.579561°N 12.811114°E / 50.579561; 12.811114
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