Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach) is an abbey in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse, Germany, and a filming location for The Name of the Rose (1986). Built in founded 1136.
Location: Eltville am Rhein, Hesse, Germany
Verified facts
- Located in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11545, SRC-11546, SRC-13595 - Appeared in The Name of the Rose (movie, 1986)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11545, SRC-11546, SRC-13329 - Built in founded 1136
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11545, SRC-16546, SRC-17571
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11545 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eberbach_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11546 — https://kloster-eberbach.de/en/das-kloster/kloster-eberbach-als-drehort (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13329 — Movie-Locations.com – The Name Of The Rose (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13595 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) — The Name of the Rose filming location (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16546 — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Eberbach (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17571 — https://kloster-eberbach.de/en/das-kloster/historie (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Name of the Rose filmed?
Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach), in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse, is a real-world filming location used for The Name of the Rose.
Where is Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach) located?
Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach) is located in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse.