Frauenthal Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Cham, Switzerland.
Located on an island formed by two branches of the Lorze River, Frauenthal Abbey stands surrounded by woods and meadows north of Cham.
Founded around 1245 by Ulrich von Schnabelburg for noble ladies, Frauenthal Abbey experienced abandonment between 1530 and 1552 during the Reformation period.
The abbey church, constructed during 1776 and 1777, displays rococo architecture and features an altar with marble columns and religious paintings.
The monastery includes 26 residential and functional buildings, maintaining a shop for visitors and gardens that provide fresh vegetables for the kitchen.
Frauenthal Abbey remains the oldest Swiss Cistercian monastery still operating at its original founding site, with nuns continuing their traditional practices.
Location: Cham
Location: Zug
Part of: list of cultural properties in Cham
Address: Frauenthal 1, 6332 Hagendorn 6332
GPS coordinates: 47.21333,8.42389
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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