The history of the city of Schönau in the Odenwald is inextricably linked with the Cistercian monastery there. This monastery was founded in 1142 and shaped the religious, cultural and economic life of the region for over 400 years before it was abolished in 1558 by the Lutheran Elector Ottheinrich.
In the period that followed, the Koster fell into disrepair, so that today only a few remains are preserved.

The app takes interested visitors on a tour of the old town and explains the historical background of the monastery complex at 28 stations - in its present and original condition. Knowledgeable, professionally spoken texts and a large number of photographs, illustrations, computer simulations and short video sequences create a vivid picture of the life of the monks and lay brothers in the Schönau monastery.