The Engelberg Benedictine monastery - for centuries heaven on earth:
Engelberg's culture dates back to the 12th Century. The village is defined by the monastery and the Collegiate Church. Switzerland's largest church organ, the impressive Collegiate Library, the Valley Museum, a show dairy and a manor house are to be found here. In Engelberg, culture has for centuries been linked with the Divine. The monastery, founded in 1120 and still inhabited by monks, has significantly contributed to the development of this vacation destination
Guided tours of the monastery:
The Engelberg monastery is offering the following cultural program:
Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. tours can be conducted. Reduced program in May and October up to mid-December. The tours in the monastery and church as well as to the film shows start at the entrance.
Guided tour of the monastery
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The Benedictine Monastery, built in 1120, forms the center of Engelberg. To date there are still approximately 30 monks living and working in the Engelberg monastery.
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Contact Information
- Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus AG
Klosterstrasse 3
6390 Engelberg
Tel. +41 (0)41 639 77 77
Fax +41 (0)41 639 77 66
welcome@engelberg.ch
www.engelberg.ch

