Experience the peasant war: historical highlights in the Schussenried monastery!

Experience the peasant war: historical highlights in the Schussenried monastery!

Imagine that you could not only visit the baroque splendor of the Schussenried monastery, but also experience it interactively. This is exactly what the visitors will be offered this year. The free "Monument BW" app enables the rich history of the monastery to explore up close. According to the screenszeitung , users can browse a total of 19 multimedia stations during an hour. The app offers videos, pictures and an audio guide that can even be used without headphones.

A special highlight is the late baroque library hall, which impresses with its impressive image program and historical details. Here those interested in history have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the canons and to learn more about their lives and the role of the monasteries.

Peasant war experience up close

But that's not all, because the Schussenried monastery is also the scene for the exciting exhibition "Uffrur! Utopia and resistance in the peasant war 1524/25", which is shown until October 5, 2025. This exhibition, which was created in cooperation with the State Museum of Württemberg, illuminates the peasant war and its consequences for freedom and justice. Together with AI generated protagonists, various perspectives are alive to this historical conflict, which offers visitors a deep experience that stimulates thinking.

The admission prices for the exhibition are fairly designed: a combination ticket for the exhibition and the library hall costs 19.50 euros. Discounted tariffs are also available: adults pay 15.25 euros, reduced 12.00 euros, while children between 6 and 17 years only pay 5.00 euros. Admission is even free of charge for the very smallest up to five years. Visitors who have a castle card have free access.

practical information

The opening times of the monastery are also practical for everyone who planning a visit: the monastery is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. At the weekend and on public holidays you can even visit the monastery until 6 p.m. Free WiFi is available for the download of the app, so that everyone can easily access the multimedia content.

The combination of interactive experiences and historical insights in the Schussenried monastery makes a visit to an exciting journey through time in the past, which is interesting for both history friends and families. Take the opportunity to experience the baroque splendor and the turbulent history of the peasant war up close!