Kloster Magdenau, Cistercian monastery in Degersheim, Switzerland.
Description
Kloster Magdenau is a Cistercian monastery in Degersheim featuring stone buildings arranged around a central courtyard with the Church of St. Verena at the center. The complex includes several structures from different periods that form an enclosed whole.
History
Founded in 1244, the monastery experienced rapid growth during the 13th century as an important religious settlement. It later became recognized as a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance.
Culture
The religious community living here shapes daily life through prayer and work that follow traditions passed down through generations. You can observe how the sisters move through the spaces and maintain the grounds as part of their spiritual practice.
Practical
The grounds are open to visitors who can explore the monastery and browse items at the abbey shop. Those seeking a deeper experience can arrange stays at the guesthouse to participate in activities with the community.
Did you know?
The monastery established one of the region's earliest schools in 1798, showing how the community extended its role beyond religious practice to education. This early commitment to teaching shaped local learning for generations.
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