Wurmsbach Abbey, Rapperswil

Name: Wurmsbach Abbey
Address: Abtei Mariazell Wurmsbach, Rapperswil, Switzerland

#12 among attractions in Rapperswil

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Wurmsbach Abbey is a monastery of Cistercian nuns located in Bollingen, a locality of Rapperswil-Jona, in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is located on the north shore of upper Lake Zürich. The house is a part of the Order of Cistercians of the Common Observance. ()

Local name: Kloster Mariazell-Wurmsbach Coordinates: 47°13'9"N, 8°51'54"E

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Abtei Mariazell WurmsbachRapperswil Switzerland

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Wurmsbach Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona, Knie's Kinderzoo, Polish Museum, Heilig Hüsli.

2.3 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona, Rapperswil
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Zoo dedicated to kids with animal rides
Knie's Kinderzoo, Rapperswil
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2.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Polish Museum, Rapperswil
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2.4 miW
Gothic architecture, Church, Historical place
Heilig Hüsli, Rapperswil
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2.3 miW
Gothic architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Johann, Rapperswil
60 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Rapperswil, Switzerland, the Stadtpfarrkirche St. Johann stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural splendor. This historic church, located in the heart of the city, has been a place of worship and community for...
~1690 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Enea Baummuseum, Rapperswil
9 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Rapperswil, Switzerland, the Enea Baummuseum is not your conventional museum. This unique outdoor establishment is dedicated to the celebration and preservation of trees and the art of landscaping.
2.4 miW
Gothic architecture, Church
Liebfrauenkapelle, Rapperswil
60 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rapperswil, Switzerland, the Liebfrauenkapelle, or Our Lady's Chapel, stands as a beacon of serenity and spiritual heritage. This quaint church, shrouded in history, is a treasured landmark for both locals and visitors alike.
2.3 miW
Forts and castles, Gothic architecture, Tower
Rapperswil Castle, Rapperswil
58 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the idyllic town of Rapperswil and the shimmering waters of Lake Zurich, Rapperswil Castle is a historical gem in the heart of Switzerland. This medieval fortress, with its iconic tower, dates back to the early 13th century and has become...
2.3 miW
Monastery
Capuchin Friary, Rapperswil
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2.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Buechberg
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0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Obersee
23 min walk • The Obersee is the smaller of the two parts of Zürichsee in the cantons of St. Gallen and Schwyz in Switzerland.