Frankenhausen Abbey

The origins of the convent lie in Grünberg, where it existed as a Cistercian nunnery from the mid-13th century, specifically before 1260. In 1276, the nuns received a ruined castle in Frankenhausen as a donation for the establishment of a new convent. The community completed its relocation by 1292. Following a fire in 1410, the complex was rebuilt. The Reformation led to the secularization of the convent in 1529, and it was finally vacated in 1543. Since 1990, the Landesverein Sächsischer Heimatschutz has successfully worked to preserve the remaining historical structures.

Frankenhausen Convent is situated in the city of Zwickau in the federal state of Saxony, Germany. Its geographical elevation is approximately 232 meters above sea level.

Today, several historical remnants of the former convent complex are preserved and are listed as cultural heritage sites. These include the former convent school, the vault of the widow's house, the tower of the prior's house, and the Kellerberghaus. These testimonies are maintained by the Landesverein Sächsischer Heimatschutz.

• Ponitz Castle (castle, approx. 2520 m away)
• Crotenlaide Manor (manor house and estate, approx. 4979 m away)
• Hainichen Manor (manor house and estate, approx. 5362 m away)
• Schiedel Manor (manor house and estate, approx. 5716 m away)