Augustinerinnenkloster (Glindfeld)

The existence of the monastery is documented from shortly before 1177. The Augustinian nuns, originally based in Küstelberg, were relocated to Glindfeld at the end of the 13th century, specifically in 1299. This move was ordered by the Archbishop of Cologne, Wigbold von Holte. The construction of the convent church proved challenging due to limited funds and was only completed after 1338. Initially started in Romanesque style, the building was redesigned into a Gothic hall church during its construction. In the 14th century, the convent suffered from economic difficulties, necessitating the sale of assets. Towards the end of the 15th century, the convent was severely dilapidated due to mismanagement. In 1499, it was dissolved and converted into a monastery for the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross.

Glindfeld Monastery is situated in the Hochsauerlandkreis in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at an elevation of approximately 412 meters above sea level.

Following its conversion into a monastery for the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross and its subsequent dissolution in 1804, the church and the old east wing were demolished. The remaining buildings served as a forestry office until 1995. Today, cultural events such as concerts, theatrical performances, and art exhibitions are held in the Villa Hohe Mirke, which was built on the estate around 1900.

• Canons Regular of the Holy Cross at Glindfeld (monastery, approx. 199 m away)
• Augustinian Convent Küstelberg (convent, approx. 5029 m away)
• Kampf Castle (Dalwigksthal) (castle, approx. 10077 m away)
• Sand Castle (Dalwigksthal) (castle, approx. 10722 m away)