Former Cistercian convent with church, convent building and convent barn

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Former Cistercian convent with church, convent building and convent barn, Cistercian convent complex in Olsberg, Switzerland.

The convent features three primary structures: a main church building, residential quarters for the religious community, and a substantial agricultural barn.

Founded before 1234, this oldest Cistercian nunnery in Switzerland relocated from Kleinroth to Olsberg in 1236 due to location requirements.

The convent church transformed from a branch of Kaiseraugst parish into Switzerland's first Christian Catholic parish church in 1872.

Located at Chloster 9 in Olsberg, the complex maintains its position as a class A Swiss cultural property with national significance.

From 1807, the convent buildings served as an educational institution for noble daughters and later transformed into a training center for female teachers.

Location: Olsberg

Part of: list of cultural properties in Olsberg

Address: Chloster 9, 4305 Olsberg 4305 4305

GPS coordinates: 47.52386,7.77351

Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:23

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