The Drowned Convent and Village of Berich
As lake waters recede, a German village reemerges after more than a hundred years.

šŸ“œ Former 12th-century Benedictine convent and farming community.
šŸ” Submerged by Edersee reservoir in 1914, now reemerging due to drought.

Why Go

šŸžļø Witness a reemerging historic village
šŸ›ļø Explore ruins of a convent, church, and ironworks
🚶 Retrace ancestors' steps on cobblestone streets
🧐 See concrete-covered graves from over a century ago

Why Avoid

šŸ’§ Water level unpredictable, visibility varies

Tips

ā˜€ļø Visit after long dry spells, late summer or early autumn for best viewing.
šŸŠ Diving tours available for higher water levels.

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