Blaubeuren, Germany

Blaubeuren is a small village located near the city of Ulm in the Baden-Wuerttemburg region of southern Germany. It is a delightful little place with two major landmarks; the Blautopf (a natural spring with a vivid blue color), and the Klosterkirche (an old Benedictine monastery). During my visit to Europe last May, we spent a couple of hours in Blaubeuren enjoying the sights and the atmosphere of this picturesque town.

The Blautopf, a spring colored by minerals in the water

The Klosterkirche across the Blautopf

In town

The cloister of the monastery

Detail of the high altar

Interior of the Klosterkirche with the high altar

Exterior of the monastery