The former Poor Clares Convent in the street Maschenstraße is one of the unique timber-framed buildings in Einbeck’s Old Town that is mainly built with quarry stone walls. It was first constructed in the 15th century (mentioned for the first time in 1471). After the huge city fire in 1540 it was reconstructed and later on, in 1582, it was privatized.
On the north side of the building, an impressive timber-framed construction is set on the Weser sandstone base.
The building formerly named “Süsternhus des hilgen Cruces” (Sister House of the Holy Cross) was dedicated to the Holy Cross and a branch of the Franciscans that probably emerged from the Beguines convent.
Only in 1489, after the nuns had been using Market Church on Einbeck’s Market Square, St. Alexandri Collegiate gave them permission to setup a chapel in the convent.
After the Reformation in the middle of the 16th century only 7 sisters remained in the convent, and little by little they died. Dorothee Eimen, the last of nun of the convent, died in 1582. After her death the building passed onto the Raven family as it may still be seen from the inscription above the entrance of the building.
No historic information about the building is available about the time until 1960 when teacher Fritz Bücker purchased the house. Bücker cared a lot for the preservation and modernization of the building. After his death in 1970, another family continued with this project.
Today, there are eight flats in the building of the former Poor Clares Convent, and in the former entrance hall the Altstadt Café may be found offering breakfast as well as coffee and cake for guests.
On the north side of the building, an impressive timber-framed construction is set on the Weser sandstone base.
The building formerly named “Süsternhus des hilgen Cruces” (Sister House of the Holy Cross) was dedicated to the Holy Cross and a branch of the Franciscans that probably emerged from the Beguines convent.
Only in 1489, after the nuns had been using Market Church on Einbeck’s Market Square, St. Alexandri Collegiate gave them permission to setup a chapel in the convent.
After the Reformation in the middle of the 16th century only 7 sisters remained in the convent, and little by little they died. Dorothee Eimen, the last of nun of the convent, died in 1582. After her death the building passed onto the Raven family as it may still be seen from the inscription above the entrance of the building.
No historic information about the building is available about the time until 1960 when teacher Fritz Bücker purchased the house. Bücker cared a lot for the preservation and modernization of the building. After his death in 1970, another family continued with this project.
Today, there are eight flats in the building of the former Poor Clares Convent, and in the former entrance hall the Altstadt Café may be found offering breakfast as well as coffee and cake for guests.
Good to know
Openings
The timber-framed building may be viewed from the outside at any time.
The Altstadt-Café that is located in this building, and that allows to have a look at the construction structure inside the building, has certain opening hours that may be viewed on the website of the Altstadt-Café.
The Altstadt-Café that is located in this building, and that allows to have a look at the construction structure inside the building, has certain opening hours that may be viewed on the website of the Altstadt-Café.
Dayoff: Monday
Price info
The building is open to the public and may be visited free of charge from the outside.
Eligibility
for Groups
for familys
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Suitable for Pushchair
Payment methods
free of charge
Accessibility
Travel for Everyone
The street Maschenstraße where the former poor clares convent is located is barrier-free accessible. The building itself is not barrier-free accessible as there is a staircase leading up to the entrance and inside the building there are ledges and different floors.
Directions & Parking facilities
The Poor Clares Convent is located in the street Maschenstraße in Einbeck’s Old Town, in proximity to the pedestrian precinct at approximately 50 metres from Eicke House
On foot:
From Market Square, you can walk to the former Poor Clares Convent in 3 to 4 minutes.
By public transport:
Visitors arriving by train at Einbeck central train station have to walk along the street Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Straße up to the square Möncheplatz. Crossing the square and continuing straight ahead into the pedestrian precinct, you are at the beginning of the street Lange Brücke that takes you directly onto Market Square. Walk past Market Church on the left side and turn left into Marktstraße (Market Street). Taking the first turn to the right you get to the street Maschenstraße. The former Poor Clares Convent is located on left-hand side of the street.
From Einbeck central train station it takes approximately 10 walking minutes (900 metres).
By car:
If you are arriving by car, it is recommended to park the car in the parking lot in the street Hullerser Mauer (mini-golf course in direction to Maschenstraße). From there, it is only approximately 200 metres on foot to the building.
On foot:
From Market Square, you can walk to the former Poor Clares Convent in 3 to 4 minutes.
By public transport:
Visitors arriving by train at Einbeck central train station have to walk along the street Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Straße up to the square Möncheplatz. Crossing the square and continuing straight ahead into the pedestrian precinct, you are at the beginning of the street Lange Brücke that takes you directly onto Market Square. Walk past Market Church on the left side and turn left into Marktstraße (Market Street). Taking the first turn to the right you get to the street Maschenstraße. The former Poor Clares Convent is located on left-hand side of the street.
From Einbeck central train station it takes approximately 10 walking minutes (900 metres).
By car:
If you are arriving by car, it is recommended to park the car in the parking lot in the street Hullerser Mauer (mini-golf course in direction to Maschenstraße). From there, it is only approximately 200 metres on foot to the building.
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