Einsiedeln Abbey, Einsiedeln

Name: Einsiedeln Abbey
Address: Kloster Einsiedeln, Einsiedeln, 8840, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 55 418 61 11

#2 among attractions in Einsiedeln

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery

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Einsiedeln Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the village of Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The abbey is dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits, the title being derived from the circumstances of its foundation, for the first inhabitant of the region was Saint Meinrad, a hermit. It is a territorial abbey and, therefore, not part of a diocese, subject to a bishop. It has been a major resting point on the Way of St. James for centuries. ()

Local name: Kloster Einsiedeln Established: 934 (1090 years ago)Area: 0.39 mi²Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 47°7'39"N, 8°44'59"E

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Kloster EinsiedelnEinsiedeln 8840 Switzerland

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+41 55 418 61 11

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

Nearby attractions include: Seedamm-Center, Schanzen Einsiedeln, Alpamare, Pfäffikon Castle.

5.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Convention center
Seedamm-Center, Pfäffikon
140 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Pfäffikon in the Freienbach municipality, the Seedamm-Center serves as a premier shopping destination in Switzerland. This expansive shopping mall invites both locals and tourists to indulge in a diverse retail experience set against...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Schanzen Einsiedeln, Einsiedeln
20 min walk • Schanzen Einsiedeln is a notable ski jumping venue nestled in the picturesque town of Einsiedeln, Switzerland. This facility is renowned for its ski jumping complex, which includes a large hill, a normal hill, and additional smaller hills that cater to a range of skill...
5.3 miN
47°11'58"N • 8°47'26"E
Alpamare, Pfäffikon
136 min walk • Watersports, Hot springs, Water park
5.5 miN
Forts and castles
Pfäffikon Castle, Pfäffikon
140 min walk • Pfäffikon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Freienbach of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hüttnersee
134 min walk • Hüttnersee is a small lake at Hütten in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. The northern shore is located in Samstagern, a village in the municipality of Richterswil. Its surface area is 0.165 km².
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Etzel Mountain, Pfäffikon
92 min walk • The Etzel is a mountain on the south side of Lake Zürich in Switzerland. Although its elevation, of 1,098 metres, is relatively modest, it is notable for its aspect when viewed from the lake and its surroundings.
1.7 miE
5-mile-long man-made reservoir and dam
Sihlsee
44 min walk • The Sihlsee is an artificial lake in the Swiss canton of Schwyz, near the town of Einsiedeln. The lake was created by damming the river Sihl and flooding a section of the upper Sihl Valley.
5.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chli Aubrig
140 min walk • The Chli Aubrig is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located between Euthal and Vorderthal in the canton of Schwyz. It lies west of the higher Gross Aubrig.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Raten Pass
106 min walk • Raten Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Zug in Switzerland. It connects Oberägeri and Biberbrugg.
4.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Morgartenberg
120 min walk • The Morgartenberg is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located west of Rothenthurm in the canton of Schwyz and overlooking Lake Ägeri on its west side. The border with the canton of Zug runs west of the mountains.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höhronen
74 min walk • The Höhronen is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zurich and Zug. It lies approximately halfway between Lake Zurich and Lake Ägeri.