St. George's Abbey, Stein am Rhein

The monastery complex features extensive late Gothic structures along the Rhine River, with a banquet hall containing Renaissance frescoes and a 12th-century church.

Emperor Henry II relocated the monastery to Stein am Rhein in 1007 to establish control over important trade routes at the intersection of roads and waterways.

The monastery houses a museum displaying historical artifacts and artworks collected by the Gottfried Keller Foundation, representing Swiss religious heritage through centuries.

Visitors can explore the museum complex at Fischmarkt 3 in Stein am Rhein, which maintains regular opening hours and provides guided tours of the historical buildings.

The banquet hall contains some of Northern Europe's earliest Renaissance frescoes, commissioned by Abbot David von Winkelsheim in the early 16th century.

Location: Stein am Rhein

Location: Schaffhausen

Part of: list of cultural properties in Stein am Rhein

Address: Chirchhofplatz 7

GPS coordinates: 47.66000,8.86000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:08