Lourdes Grotto

Abbeys & churches – Fourteen Stations of the Cross lead from the church to the "Lourdes Grotto", a replica of the place in Lourdes (France) where in 1858 the Mother of God appeared to Bernadette Soubirous 18 times and where millions of pilgrims go to pray and be cured of their bodily suffering. This cave in the Entlebuch is a popular place for weddings, while those wishing to pray quietly find peace and relaxation here.

Evangelical church in Stugl

Abbeys & churches – In the past it was not only goods that were transported over the Albula Pass, there was also a vibrant cultural exchange between the north and the south. In the little church in Stugl (14th century), there is only room for a couple of dozen people. The wonderful paintings in this little chapel perched on a hill between Bergün and Filisur are strikingly reminiscent of those in the Arena Chapel in the northern Italian town of Padua.

Ste-Trinité Church

Abbeys & churches – With its coating of pink granite, the spherical Ste-Trinité Church arouses curiosity. Set in the centre of the city, this singular church stands out amid the surrounding buildings. Built in 1994, its original architecture is subject to a range of interpretations.

With its coating of pink granite, the spherical Ste-Trinité Church arouses curiosity. Set in the centre of the city, this singular church stands out amid the surrounding buildings. Built in 1994, its original architecture is subject to a range of interpretations.

Twin-towered town church

Abbeys & churches – The town church is the landmark of Winterthur's Old Town. The church was first documented in 1180. After it was burnt down in 1244, it was rebuilt. The interior is home to a striking Baroque organ from the 18th century and enormous frescoes by the Bernese painter Paul Zehnder.