Rheinau Abbey

Rheinau Abbey is a Benedictine monastery on a Rhine island in Switzerland featuring a baroque church with twin towers. The complex encompasses multiple buildings arranged around enclosed courtyards that extend toward the mainland via a bridge.

The monastery was founded in 701 and became a significant center of religious life under Bishop Salomo II of Konstanz. This development shaped the site during the early medieval period.

The baroque church displays ornate stucco work and frescoes created by Ticino artist Francesco Antonio Giorgioli across its interior surfaces. Walking through the space reveals these decorative details at close range.

The complex now houses a music center, meditation spaces, a domestic science school, and a restaurant with event facilities. Different areas are typically accessible during set hours, so checking current availability beforehand is helpful.

The baroque church houses two historical pipe organs built in 1715 by Johann Christoph Leu. They remain among the oldest functioning church organs in Zurich Canton.

Location: Rheinau

Location: Canton of Zürich

Inception: 8 century

Address: Klosterinsel

GPS coordinates: 47.64222,8.60833

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46