Former Cistercian monastery Gnadenthal

The Gnadenthal monastery sits along the Reuss river, featuring an octagonal ridge turret with an onion dome atop its stone chapel structure.

Founded in the 13th century as a women's convent, Gnadenthal operated under Cistercian rules from 1310 and received support from the Wettingen monastery.

The chapel contains baroque altars and an altarpiece showing St. Bernard of Clairvaux kneeling before the Virgin Mary with saints Charles Borromeo and Rochus.

The monastery complex now functions as a nursing home called Reusspark, with its cloister open for exhibitions and the former refectory converted into a museum.

The preserved abbess's room houses an enduring image of the Virgin Mary known as 'Maria Hilf', representing centuries of continuous religious tradition.

Location: Niederwil

Part of: list of cultural properties in Niederwil AG

Address: Reusspark 8, 5524 Niederwil 5524

Website: https://reusspark.ch/kultur-und-freizeit/articles/kloster-gnadenthal

GPS coordinates: 47.39359,8.30277

Latest update: March 18, 2025 05:56