Lorsch Abbey and the famous Königshalle (King’s Hall)

The function of the Königshalle or exactly when it was built is still unknown. Maybe it was in honour of Carl the Great as a kind of triumphal arch on the occasion of his visit to Lorsch. The Königshalle is celebrated as an architectural „jewel of the carolingian Renaissance“, with its arcades and pillars it is one of the oldest and best preserved historical builidings of post-roman times in Germany – a builiding of european ranking. On the upper floor, remnants of carolingian murals and gothic frescoes can be seen.
				In 1991 the Königshalle was added to the list of UNESCO World heritage sites.

		Other remnants of the Abbey which can be seen are the main part of the ancient surrounding wall, the remaining part of the church and the Zehntscheune. Hedges are planted to illustrate the outline of the original Abbey walls. More photographs of the Abbey and surrounding park here!

			The geese make excellent guard dogs! more photographs for you to see!

	The herb garden – based on information from the Lorsch pharmacopoeia (book of medicinal cures) More photos of the herb garden here!

The Abbey park with the Königshalle, romanesque church ruin, Abbey wall, meadow with geese, herb garden and Zehntscheuene can be visited free of charge every day of the year until dusk (Südtor (south gate) daily from 10am – 5pm).

A viewing of the upper floor of the Königshalle and the church can be arranged for groups of 10 people or more.

To book, please contact: Museumszentrum Lorsch, Nibelungenstraße 35, 64653 Lorsch, Tel.

06251/10382-0, Fax 06251/587140

Further information can be found in the historical summary or on the homepage Kuratorium Weltkulturdenkmal Kloster Lorsch.

A little information is also available on the UNESCO homepage.

Take a walk around Lorsch with us! Here you’ll find panorama photos of the Abbey and the surrounding park.

All photos: come-to-web

Stadt Lorsch, Tel: +49-6251-5967-0, Fax: +49-6251-5967-100, e-Mail: info@lorsch.de