Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Odenwaldkreis
Michelstadt
Einhard Basilica Steinbach
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Odenwaldkreis
Michelstadt
Einhard Basilica Steinbach
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 551 out of 569 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald
Location: Michelstadt, Odenwaldkreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
The Einhard Basilica, named after Einhard, biographer of Charlemagne, is a rare example of authentic Carolingian architecture.
April 8, 2017
The Einhard Basilica in the Steinbach district of Michelstadt is very old. It was built after 815 and before 827 by Einhard, a court scholar and biographer of Charlemagne. It is one of the last examples of authentically preserved Carolingian architecture in Germany.
Opening hours: January to mid-February: winter break
Mid-February to end of March:
Tuesday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m
April to the end of October: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
November to the end of December: Tuesday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m
Admission: Adults: 3.50 euros
October 22, 2020
Unique pillar construction. A must for every visitor in and around Michelstadt
April 11, 2017
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