Historic Site

Princely Abbey of Corvey

A former abbey near Höxter, founded in 801 and now a World Heritage Site, with a Carolingian Westwerk, a baroque church, a museum and a library.

Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Price
The World Heritage ticket is €14 per adult and covers the Westwerk, abbey church, cemetery, grounds, museum and library; a church-only ticket is €5.
Coming with kids
Children aged 3-17 get in free on the World Heritage ticket.
Booking
No advance booking is needed.
Last entry
Last entry is at 17:00 (hours are published up to 1 November 2026).
Guided tours
Public tours run daily at 15:00, plus 11:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, with no booking needed.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are in the convent building and in the restaurant.
Getting there
Take the train to Höxter-Rathaus, then the HOLIBRI bus to the Corvey stop.
Wheelchair access
Every area except the Johanneschor in the Westwerk can be reached by wheelchair, and wheelchairs can be borrowed free.

Corvey was founded in 801 as an abbey and is today a World Heritage Site. The oldest part is the Carolingian Westwerk; next to it stand the former baroque abbey church, the cemetery with the grave of Hoffmann von Fallersleben, and the former convent buildings, which now hold a museum and library. The Remtergarten and an archaeology park sit alongside and can be added on a combined ticket. The grounds are spread out rather than under one roof, and the paths between the buildings are surfaced with fine gravel; the site itself advises that wheelchair users will want help with pushing. A restaurant is part of the complex.

Family FAQ

How much does Princely Abbey of Corvey cost?

The World Heritage ticket is €14 per adult and covers the Westwerk, abbey church, cemetery, grounds, museum and library; a church-only ticket is €5.

Do you need to book Princely Abbey of Corvey in advance?

No advance booking is needed.

Where are the toilets at Princely Abbey of Corvey?

Accessible toilets are in the convent building and in the restaurant.

Why kids will love it

Children go free on the main World Heritage ticket, which covers the church, grounds, museum and library together, and the daily public tours need no booking, so a family can decide on the day whether to join one.

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