Former Abbey Königsfelden, Medieval monastery in Windisch, Switzerland
The Königsfelden Abbey encompasses a monastic complex with separate wings that housed both Franciscan friars and Poor Clare nuns during its active period.
Elizabeth of Carinthia established the monastery in 1310 to commemorate her husband, King Albert I of Germany, who was murdered near this location in 1308.
The monastery church features a collection of 14th-century stained glass windows that rank among the most valuable medieval artworks in Switzerland.
The monastery buildings now operate as part of Museum Aargau, offering guided tours and exhibitions about medieval religious life and Habsburg dynasty history.
Since 1868, major sections of the former monastery complex have functioned as a psychiatric clinic, while the church section serves as a museum.
Location: Windisch
Inception: 1330
Part of: list of cultural properties in Windisch, Museum Aargau
GPS coordinates: 47.48029,8.21778
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:03
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