Top 8 Things to do in Einsiedeln, Switzerland

October 21, 2017 Lashaunda Abraham

Einsiedeln (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪnziːdl̩n]) is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland known for its monastery, the Benedictine Einsiedeln Abbey, established in the 10th century.
Restaurants in Einsiedeln

1. Kloster Einsiedeln

Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 418 61 11
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4.5 based on 288 reviews

Kloster Einsiedeln

This 1,000-year-old monastery a short drive from the city is home to the Black Madonna Shrine, an important pilgrimage destination.

Reviewed By ElenaNW87RL - Pfaeffikon, Switzerland

The loveliest Christmas in central Switzerland with over 100 beautifully decorated festive stalls set against the fantastic backdrop of the imposing Benedictine monastery along the main street. Exceptional choice of quality Christmas presents and gastronomic delights, enchanting lightings and the enormous Christmas tree, varied and...MoreThank you very much for beeing here!

2. Wooden Bridge from Rapperswil to Hurden

Rapperswil, Switzerland +41 55 220 57 57
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Wooden Bridge from Rapperswil to Hurden

Reviewed By ElenaNW87RL - Pfaeffikon, Switzerland

Millennium project, pedestrian wooden bridge between Rapperswil and Hurden separating the lakes of Zurich, and the Obersee, constructed at the turn of the century, and inaugurated in April 2001. At about 920 yards, it is the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland (841 m) built on more than 200 supporting piles made of untreated oak with the expected lifetime of 50 to 70 years. Historically, it is a part of the Way of St. James, Jakobsweg or Via Jacobi in Switzerland, in between St Gallen and Einsiedeln Abbey. Scenic route offering beautiful panoramic views overs the lakes and surrounding Mountains, makes a nice walk from Pfaeffikon to Rapperswil.

3. Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum Goldapfel

Kronenstrasse 1, Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 418 86 18
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4 based on 27 reviews

Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum Goldapfel

Reviewed By jschwa1 - Staffordshire

Interesting little museum, free to enter (they hope you will buy some of the produce). All exhibits and explanations in German, so struggled to get all the meaning, plus some of the audio visual exhibits were not working - but for free, cannot complain

4. Schanzen Einsiedeln

Schnabelsbergstrasse 29 | 8840 Einsiedeln, Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 422 06 30
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4 based on 10 reviews

Schanzen Einsiedeln

Reviewed By lilliputz - Zurich, Switzerland

I watched partly the Summer Ski Jump World Cup races here. These huge sloped tobogas paved with artificial grass are where crazy athletes from all over the world meet to slide down and jump 90-100 m, like the winter analogue... Spectacular. On the web page you find the competition and training calendar, and it is well worth coming to look.

5. Einsiedeln Abbey

Kloster Einsiedeln, Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 418 61 11
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Einsiedeln Abbey

Reviewed By Angela L - Canada

If you are a devotee of the divine feminine, or Mother Mary, in any of her guises, this is a sacred pilgrimmage place not to miss. The monastery is still active, and incredibly beautiful, but the main attraction is the Black Madonna chapel inside the monastery church. She has been a site of veneration for centuries, and the sacred atmosphere is tangible. Many people go to visit on pilgrimmage, but few stay long. It's worth spending a night or two, enjoying the quiet of vespers in the evening, and walking the alpine hills around the monastery. Lots of lovely shops and restaurants---tourist friendly without being too busy much of the time. Be sure to see the Lady's sacred horses and have a delicious meal. And don't miss the monks daily trip out to sing homage to the Lady with "Salve Regina" each afternoon around 430, it's exquisite!

6. Werner Oechslin Library

Luegetenstrasse 11, Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 418 90 40
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Werner Oechslin Library

Reviewed By Sil_SP - Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Werner Oechslin library should be the main attraction in the small Einsiedeln. First of all, the marvellous building designed by Mario Botta. But it's much more: it's a private library whose director believes that much people love books. So we can smell, touch, see all his treasures (by appointment, of course).
The interior decoration is fantastic as well: every wall, the ceilijng and the floor are connected with books and knowledge. I could spend a life there.
The beautiful building is in a beautiful garden, which is in a beautiful street of a small city. Almost a dreamy place.

7. Einsiedeln Tourismus

Hauptstrasse 85, Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 418 44 88
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Einsiedeln Tourismus

Church, Abbey Library and DiaVision On this tour you will receive broad insight into the 1000 year old culture of the Benedictine abbey. Start of the tour: Daily at 14.00 o’clock at the tourism office (except Sundays and holidays), only in German, no enrollment.

Reviewed By Jo1011 - Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

The staff at the tourism office was very helpful and pointed out several hiking trails that looked very interesting. Also the postcards here are better than the ones available in the shops outside

8. Diorama Bethlehem

Benzigerstrasse 23, Einsiedeln 8840, Switzerland +41 55 412 26 17
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Diorama Bethlehem

The Diorama Bethlehem shows the Christmas story - from the announcement to the shepherds, the scene of the birth of Christ and the arrival of the three kings till the flight into Egypt - illustrated with over 450 wood-carved figures wearing oriental costumes in a realistic reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem

Reviewed By emmaella611 - Moutier, Switzerland

Amazing diorama I've ever seen. Their figurines like real one. Unfortunately they didn't put enough light on the right side of the diorama. Maybe it is better if there is any information about the figurines (who are they).

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