Einsiedeln Monastery
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Intro
Visit the largest baroque church in Switzerland and stand in front of the famous Black Madonna. Immerse yourself in 1,000 years of monastery history and taste wine from the monastery's own vineyards on Lake Zurich.
The Einsiedeln Monastery at a glance
Einsiedeln Monastery is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Europe. The monks live here according to the rule of St. Benedict. The baroque monastery complex from the 18th century houses the Chapel of Mercy with the Black Madonna from the 15th century. Every year, around 800,000 pilgrims and tourists visit the monastery.
What to experience
Guided tour of the monastery with the abbey library (1.5 hours)
On a guided tour of Einsiedeln Monastery, you will immerse yourself in the colorful world of the Baroque. You will visit the monastery church with the Chapel of Mercy and the Black Madonna. The highlight is the abbey library, which is not open to the public, with its precious manuscripts and the magnificent Rococo hall from the 18th century.
- Good to know: Guided tours take place daily at 2 p.m. (except Sundays and public holidays).
- Tip: The tour can be easily combined with a visit to the scriptorium.
Monkstrail: Scavenger hunt through the monastery grounds (1 hour)
The Monkstrail takes you on your own criss-cross the monastery grounds. Use your smartphone to solve puzzles, knock on heavy doors and encounter all kinds of animals in unexpected places. You will learn exciting facts about the history of the monastery and the life of the monks today.
- Good to know: Smartphone with QR code reader required. Advance registration required.
- Tip: Ideal for families with teenagers, team outings or school classes.
Wine cellar tour with tasting (1 hour)
The Einsiedeln monastery winery processes grapes from the monastery's own vineyards on Lake Zurich and is one of the largest local wine producers. During a guided tour of the wine cellar, you will experience the craft of winemaking up close. A tasting of selected wines rounds off the visit.
- Good to know: The tour can be booked all year round on request.
- Tip: In the monastery shop you can buy the wines from the monastery's own vineyards.
General information
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All year
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Partially accessible
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Address
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee AG
Hauptstrasse 85
8840
Einsiedeln
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)55 418 44 88
Fax +41 (0)55 418 44 80
info@eyz.swiss
eyz.swiss
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