Einsiedeln is located to the south of Lake Zurich. The Sihlsee reservoir is located in the high valley in the municipality. A 33 m high and 124 m long dam wall dams the water of the Sihl river here. With an area of 10.72 km², the Sihlsee is the largest reservoir in Switzerland in terms of surface area. Einsiedeln is best known for the monastery located here and its Black Madonna. The monastery is a stop on the Way of St. James.
The Einsiedeln Christmas market stands in front of the abbey, on Klosterplatz and along Hauptstrasse; in 2026 it runs for ten days, from 27 November to 6 December, with over 145 stalls.
“The guide was very friendly, and the monastery was very interesting. One star off because she could hardly ever answer the group’s questions and gave the impression that she didn’t know much beyond the material she was covering…”
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8 days in Switzerland - 10 itineraries from Zurich or Geneva
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14 days in Switzerland - 6 itineraries from Zurich or Geneva
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10 days in Switzerland - 8 itineraries from Zurich or Geneva
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