Tomb of Maria Magdalena Langhans

The tomb of Maria Magdalena Langhans is a sandstone monument in Hindelbank church featuring carved imagery of a breaking gravestone. The sculpture was crafted to represent the Christian hope for resurrection through fine stonework and symbolic form.

Johann August Nahl created this monument in 1751 as a memorial following a young woman's death in childbirth. The work became influential and marked a significant moment in Swiss sculptural practice.

The monument reflects how people in the 1700s thought about death and remembrance through its carved forms. The inscription by Albrecht von Haller speaks to visitors today about loss and faith in a way that still resonates.

The monument is located inside the church at Kirchweg 1 and is accessible during regular church hours for visitors interested in historical art. Plan your visit when the church is open to view the tomb without interruption.

Multiple small replicas of this monument were made in wax, clay, and porcelain and distributed as far away as England. These copies show how admired the original work was beyond Switzerland.

Location: Hindelbank

Inception: 1751

Creator: Johann August Nahl

Made from material: sandstone

Part of: church

Address: Kirchweg 1, 3324 Hindelbank

GPS coordinates: 47.04178,7.53999

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00