Location: Einsiedeln
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What to do and see in Einsiedeln, Canton of Schwyz: The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Werner Oechslin Library
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By yuditg2013 - Unterseen, Switzerland
Not used to many visitors this was a very good surprise. Very interesting place was a very nice and informative guide. If you are here for Einsiedeln Abbey, It is worth a visit.
2. Schewedentritt Einsiedeln
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Kloster Einsiedeln
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4.5 based on 393 reviews
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 JennyW619
Kloster Einsiedeln (Einsiedeln Abbey and Monastery) is located about 19 miles southeast of Zürich in the town of Einsiedeln. It was founded by the Benedictine monk Saint Meinrad about 835 and is considered an important site of Roman Catholic pilgrimage in Switzerland. After the canonization of Meinrad in 1039, Saint Meinrad’s relics and remains were transferred from Reichenau to Einsiedeln, and the abbey’s importance as a place of worship and pilgrimage continued to grow. Original structures burned and foundations for a new church were laid in 1718. Additions and restorations have been made over the years. At the time of our visit, extensive renovation of the square in front of the church was on-going. They took care to create walkways for visitors to the church. There are public restroom facilities on site as well as a gift shop. Photos are not allowed inside the church, but books, postcards and other memorabilia are available in the shop at reasonable prices. There was no charge for visiting the church or attached stables.
4. Escape Einsiedeln
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
5. Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zurichsee Tourism
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
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.
6. Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum Goldapfel
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
7. Schanzen Einsiedeln
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
8. Museum DIORAMA Einsiedeln
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3.0 based on 17 reviews
A remarkable little museum! Discover two exhibitions under one roof: The DIORAMA houses the private mineral collection of the Dr. Adelrich Eberle from Einsiedeln: 1,200 eye-catching pieces from all over the world, from Alpine quartz to magnificent crystals from South America and China. A special feature is our fluorescence cabinet: In ultraviolet light some minerals, which are rather inconspicuous in daylight, reveal a fantastic, undreamt-of splendour of colour. Our famous nativity scene in the same house enchants with over 450 hand-carved figures on 80 m2. The magnificent figures are almost 100 years old. A crib? - Yes! What makes it unique is the attention to detail: the almost lifelike figures, the clothing, architecture, the large water wheel, hand mills and plough show the town of Bethlehem in a geographically absolutely lifelike landscape. Changing exhibitions on “Special Objects”. Special offers for groups and schools. Museum shop and small visitor café.
9. Panorama
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
