Reformed church of Saint Arbogast

The Reformed Church of Saint Arbogast stands as a basilica with its main structure following traditional Romanesque architectural principles and stone construction techniques.

The church origins date back to the 8th century, making it one of the earliest religious structures in the Winterthur region of Switzerland.

The Reformed Church of Saint Arbogast received the Emch award in 1981 for its preservation efforts and contribution to Swiss architectural heritage.

Located at Hohlandstrasse 5 in Winterthur, the church provides wheelchair access and holds regular Sunday services at 10:00 AM.

This religious building represents the only fortified church in Switzerland that maintains its original defensive wall system from medieval times.

Location: Winterthur

Location: Oberwinterthur

Inception: 1 Millenium

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: list of cultural properties in Winterthur/district 2, Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zürich

Website: https://refkircheoberi.ch/ueber-uns/orte/st-arbogast

GPS coordinates: 47.50657,8.75589

Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03