Kloster Kostenz

The origins and precise founding history of the Monastery of the Hospitaller Brothers are closely linked to the development of the order and its presence in Bavaria. As part of the religious community dedicated to nursing and charitable tasks, the monastery played an important role in local care and pastoral work. Throughout its history, the monastery underwent various phases of prosperity and change, which shaped its architectural form and social function.

The monastery is situated in the Straubing-Bogen region in the federal state of Bavaria, Germany. This location in the heart of Lower Bavaria places the building in a historically and culturally rich landscape characterized by the Danube and the foothills of the Bavarian Forest.

Today, the Monastery of the Hospitaller Brothers is designated as a listed building in Bavaria, underscoring its historical and cultural significance. It continues to be used by the Hospitaller Brothers, who uphold their tradition of hospitality and care, maintaining the building as a place of spirituality and social commitment.

• Haggn Castle (Castle, approx. 5529 m away)
• Steinburg Castle (Castle, approx. 6817 m away)
• Windberg Abbey (Sacred building, approx. 7070 m away)
• Au vorm Wald Castle (Castle, approx. 7191 m away)