Bursfelde

Bursfelde is a village in Germany, located in the municipality of Hann. Münden, in the district of Göttingen, Lower Saxony. It is situated on the Weser River.

Bursfelde is historically significant due to Bursfelde Abbey (Kloster Bursfelde), a former Benedictine monastery. Founded in 1093 by Count Henry the Fat of Northeim, the abbey became the center of the Bursfelde Congregation, a major monastic reform movement in the 15th century. The Bursfelde Congregation aimed to reform Benedictine monasteries throughout the Holy Roman Empire by enforcing stricter adherence to the Rule of Saint Benedict. The congregation played a significant role in the spiritual and intellectual life of the late Middle Ages and early Reformation period.

The abbey church, a Romanesque basilica, is a notable example of medieval architecture. Although the monastery was dissolved during the Reformation, the church is still used for religious services. The former abbey buildings now house a Protestant academy and serve as a venue for conferences and cultural events.

Bursfelde's historical importance related to the Bursfelde Congregation makes it a site of interest for researchers and visitors interested in monastic history, religious reform movements, and the history of Lower Saxony.