Einsiedeln Monastery Private Guided Tour
Highlights
- Take a private tour through the rooms of the monastery church
- Visit the Mercy Chapel and the Black Madonna
- Learn interesting facts about the monks' life
- Marvel at the extent of the abbey library
Description
The private tour offers exclusive insights into the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of the monastery. You explore the magnificent baroque monastery church with its impressive façade and richly decorated interior.
The guide shows you the artistic ceiling frescoes, the organ, and the side altars, explaining the architecture and symbolic elements of the furnishings. You see the famous Black Madonna and learn about its history and significance.
Swiss Activities Tip
After your visit to Einsiedeln Abbey, you can make a detour to the Sheep Buck and Gingerbread Museum Goldapfel. The museum is only a few minutes' walk from the monastery. Here, you connect local baking traditions with religion and can buy the famous Einsiedeln sheep bucks and gingerbread.
Inclusions
1 hour 30 minutes sightseeing of the Einsiedeln monastery church and the abbey library
Meeting point
Nach Vereinbarung mit dem Anbieter
Hauptstrasse 85, 8840 Einsiedeln, Schweiz
Provider
Operated by
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee AG
Verified provider