Guided tours in Einsiedeln
Become familiar with the history of the baroque convent in Einsiedeln by taking a tour of the famous building (Monday - Saturday) or come and see the impressive ski jump construction.
Tours (in German/French/English) last between 60 to 120 minutes. The daily (except Sundays and official holidays) guided tour of the Monastery with DiaVision starts at 2 pm. All other tours can be booked by groups.
Einsiedeln
Contact
Einsiedeln Tourismus
Hauptstrasse 85
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0) 55 418 44 88
Fax +41 (0) 55 418 44 80
info@einsiedeln.ch
www.einsiedeln.ch
Einsiedeln Tourismus
Hauptstrasse 85
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0) 55 418 44 88
Fax +41 (0) 55 418 44 80
info@einsiedeln.ch
www.einsiedeln.ch
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| Guided tour of the Monastery with DiaVision - without reservation | |
| Start of the tour | 2 pm at the tourist office daily (except Sundays and official holidays) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Prices | CHF 15.00 per person Children up to 12 years: CHF 7.50 |
| Come and see this colorful baroque world; gain an unforgettable impression of the history, the daily life and the spirituality of the monks living in Einsiedeln. Visit this impressive monastery and especially its highlight, the baroque library, which is not otherwise open to the public. | |
| The Abbey Church - Past and Present | |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Prices | Group up to 25 participants: CHF 160.00 second and subsequent groups: CHF 130.00 |
| When was the first abbey erected? Who was Meinrad? Why is the Madonna black? To these and to many other questions will be given the answers during this one hour quided tour. | |
| The Culture and Tradition of the Benedictine Monks | |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Prices | Group up to 25 participants: CHF 240.00 second and subsequent groups: CHF 210.00 |
| A short historical retrospective will give an insight into the history of origins of the baroque abbey in Einsiedeln. You will visit the church as well as one of the highlights of the abbey - its library, a breathtakingly beautiful room filled with the knowledge of the Middle Ages. | |
| 1000 Years of Monastic Culture | |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Prices | Group up to 25 participants CHF 300.00 second and subsequent groups: CHF 270.00 |
| On this two hour tour, you will get a comprehensive insight into the culture and the traditions of the abbey. After an introduction into its history, you will visit the church, the library, the Great Hall in the living room and guest quarters of the abbey, the working buildings as well as the stables of the famous "Cavalli della Madonna". | |
| Ski jumps - fantastic views | |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Prices | Groups up to 15 participants: CHF 400.00 16-25 participants: CHF 500.00 26-50 participants: CHF 750.00 the next 25 participants: CHF 250.00 |
| For school classes | max. 25 persons, special one hour guided tour: CHF 250.00 |
| Come and see the impressive ski jump construction where famous Swiss ski jumpers (e.g. Simon Ammann and Andreas Küttel) and international teams have their training. The guided tour will familiarise you with the ski jumping sport and the four jumps, their origin and their development. | |
