Benedictine Monastery of St. Andrew

The Benedictine Monastery of St. Andrew stands along Brünigstrasse 157, featuring traditional Swiss religious architecture with multiple auxiliary buildings and gardens.

The monastery establishment in 1618 marked the beginning of a permanent Benedictine presence in the Obwalden canton, contributing to regional religious development.

The monastery maintains its classification as a class B Swiss cultural property, demonstrating its sustained influence on Sarnen's religious and architectural heritage.

Visitors can locate the monastery at coordinates 46.8938 latitude and 8.24547 longitude, with additional facilities including Josefshaus and Haus Nazareth nearby.

The nuns of Saint Benedict continue their religious practices within these walls, maintaining centuries-old traditions while serving the local community.

Location: Sarnen

Inception: 1618

Part of: list of cultural properties in Sarnen

Address: Brünigstrasse 157, 6060 Sarnen

GPS coordinates: 46.89380,8.24547

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:24