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The Nimbschen Monastery (Marienthron) is a former Cistercian nunnery, located immediately south of Grimma in the Saxon district of Leipzig on the Mulde river. It existed between 1243 and 1536/42 and, after its dissolution, was part of the property of the Fürstenschule in Grimma or the St. Augustin Gymnasium in Grimma as a state school estate between 1550 and 1948. From the material of the monastery, which fell into disrepair after its dissolution, the new monastery estate was built in 1810, which is now used as a hotel. Next to the monastery, the settlement of Nimbschen was established on the neighboring Klosterholz.

The places along the Mulde are particularly threatened by floods. During the August 2002 flood, Grimma was one of the most severely affected municipalities in Saxony, with damage totaling 250 million euros. The June 2013 flood also left behind millions in damages. In 2002, the first plans for flood protection, such as those that occur statistically every 100 years, began in Grimma. In total, the Free State of Saxony and the European Union are investing around 60 million euros in flood protection. The new flood protection facility for Grimma is technically and aesthetically very demanding. The goal was to skillfully combine flood protection, monument protection, and urban development. To find a suitable construction variant, the city was rebuilt on a 1:50 scale, and the model was flooded to simulate water currents. An underground sealing wall, reaching twelve meters deep, influences the natural groundwater flow. Eight wells control groundwater communication.

The Altstadtblick (Old Town View) is one of the most beautiful panoramas in Grimma. The view from the Köhleraussicht (Charcoal Burner's View) in the city forest is particularly impressive. From there, your gaze sweeps across the Mulde river to the historic old town with its red roofs, the Renaissance town hall, the towers of the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) and Grimma Castle. Those who want to explore Grimma on foot can choose the approximately two-hour tour "Grimma von oben" (Grimma from Above). It connects the most beautiful viewpoints, including Köhleraussicht, Hängebrücke (Suspension Bridge) and Tempelberg (Temple Mountain), with impressive views of the old town and the Mulde river.

The view of the suspension bridge in Grimma is one of the city's most famous photo motifs. The suspension bridge, built in 1924, spans the Mulde river for a length of 80 meters and connects the old town with the city forest. From the bridge, you can enjoy a wide view of the Mulde, the historic city silhouette, and the Gattersburg located above. Schloss Püchau, on the other hand, is located about 10 kilometers northwest of Grimma in the village of Püchau, directly on the Mulde river. The historic castle with its park is situated in a quiet river landscape and also offers beautiful views of the Mulde valley. However, it is not visible from the Grimma suspension bridge, as the two locations are several kilometers apart.

There is also a swimming area here - at your own risk!

The monastery tavern was formerly the monastery's blacksmith shop

Unfortunately, the castle is somewhat neglected, with trash and broken benches in the castle grounds. Besides, everything is insured. There's still plenty of room for improvement regarding the catering, especially the opening hours.

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