The former Carthusian monastery at Ittingen is a place with more than 850 years of history, and is one of the most important cultural sites in the region. These days it continues to promote, in a modern manner, its traditional monastic values: hospitality, care of others, self-sufficiency, spirituality, and the nurturing of culture, education and encounter. Set in the tranquil beauty of the unspoilt landscape of the Thur valley, the Kartause Ittingen cultural centre includes museums, hotels, and a programme covering musical and spiritual events. With its very special atmosphere, it offers guests and visitors a variety of experiences that leave mind and soul nourished and enriched.