Conversion of the monastery goods Mönchpfiffel: New hostel for pilgrims is created

Conversion of the monastery goods Mönchpfiffel: New hostel for pilgrims is created

implementation of a leader cooperation project to promote tourism

An important leader cooperation project that is intended to increase the tourist attractiveness of the Cistercian monastery in the Unstrut-Hainich and Kyffhäuser region. The renovation of a former apartment in the Mönchpfiffel monastery estate will soon begin to create a hostel for pilgrims who hike on the long -distance hiking trail between the monasteries Volkenroda and school porta. This development is part of a larger plan for sustainable tourist development in the region.

actors involved and support

The project sponsors receive a funding of around 92,500 euros from the regional action groups (RAG) Unstrut-Hainich and Kyffhäuser. The LEADER funding certificate was handed over by the two club chairs, Thomas Ahke and Antje Hochwind-Schneider, both of whom also act as district councilors in their respective circles. This funding is an important step to expand the tourist offers in the region and create a hostel that meets the needs of pilgrims.

goals of the project

The cooperation aims to make the Cistercian monastery facilities monastery Volkenroda and monastery goods Mönchpfiffel more attractive and to create new offers for pilgrims and visitors. This includes the conversion of four rooms with small bathroom units and community kitchens. Completion is planned for 2025. This facility will offer pilgrims a comfortable accommodation and promote spiritual tourism in the region. The project not only addresses the pilgrims themselves, but also everyone who is interested in the history and culture of the Cistercians.

The big picture: strengthening the region through tourism

The planned hostel is made even more attractive for pilgrims between the Volkenroda monastery and Pforta Monastery. This development contributes to the sustainable tourist development of the region by creating a connection between the monastery facilities and promoting pilgrimage. The strengthening of regional tourism has a variety of advantages: it supports the local economy, enlivens traditional sites and contributes to the preservation of the cultural identity of the region.

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With the LEADER cooperation project, an important step is taken to sustainably improve the tourist infrastructure of the Unstrut-Hainich and Kyffhäuser region. The creation of a hostel for pilgrims at the Mönchpfiffel monastery goods could open a new chapter for spiritual tourism in Germany. This shows how important cooperation and regional support are to make and preserve cultural and tourist treasures.

- Nag