Engelberg Abbey, Benedictine monastery and church in Engelberg, Switzerland
The complex includes a grand baroque church, extensive convent buildings, and the largest pipe organ in Switzerland with 137 registers.
Founded in 1120 by Konrad von Sellenbüren, the monastery underwent reconstruction after a devastating fire in 1729 that destroyed the original structures.
The monastery maintains a prestigious boarding school, established in 1851, offering bilingual education and International Baccalaureate programs to students.
Public guided tours operate three times weekly, allowing visitors to explore the monastery grounds and learn about Benedictine daily routines.
The monastery operates its own hydroelectric power plant and manages multiple businesses, including vineyards near Lake Biel producing regional wines.
Location: Engelberg
Inception: 1236
Part of: list of cultural properties in Engelberg
Address: Benediktinerkloster 1, 5, 6390 Engelberg 6390 6390
Website: http://hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/i/I8557.php
GPS coordinates: 46.82086,8.41004
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:22
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Rotsandnollen
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