Hildegard Forum

The Hildegard Forum of the Sisters of the Cross on the Rochusberg is situated in the middle of a herb garden and an orchard and is completely committed to conveying the message of Hildegard of Bingen and the holistic approach of her doctrines. There are changing exhibitions, presentations and seminars that deal with her life, influence and work. In a meditation room playing Hildegard’s compositions and showing images of her works, you can experience an audiovisual journey through her pictorial world. Furthermore, the Forum offers a daily lunch buffet, which with prior reservation can also be enjoyed by larger groups.

Herb garden at the Forum

The medicinal herb garden at the Hildegard Forum of the Sisters of the Cross on the Rochusberg was organized following the medieval Benedictine example and was recently supplemented by an orchard. In both gardens, approximately 80 medicinal plants and trees are grown that are described in the book Physica which goes back to Hildegard of Bingen. The complex was designed by Professor Dr. Dieter Vogellehner and in it, the non-poisonous or semi poisonous plants in the book are presented, separated according to domestic or original Mediterranean types. The herb garden can also be visited in guided tours. In addition to that, the subject of medicinal herbs is also taken up by cooking courses organized by the Forum as well as the herbal mixtures you can acquire in the „Hildegard shop“.