Public Monastery Tour Abbey St. Martin Hermetschwil

Description

Did you know that the Muri monastery was once a double monastery, where monks and nuns lived in one monastery? Do you know what the St. Gallen monastery plan has in common with the Hermetschwil monastery? The Muri monastery was dissolved in 1841. What happened to the monastery in Hermetschwil? Is there a connection between the monastery and the children's home? How do the sisters of Hermetschwil live the Benedictine "Ora et labora", the praying and working, today?

You will find answers to these questions and much more during your visit to the monastery.

After the tour, you can buy monastery pastries, ointments, tea, or cards in the monastery shop.

Maximum 15 people per tour. Duration approx. 60 minutes. Registration required.

Highlights

• Guided tour through the Hermetschwil monastery
• Historical insights into the Muri double monastery
• Opportunity to shop in the monastery shop
• Limited number of participants: 15 people

General Information

The public monastery tour at Abbey St. Martin Hermetschwil offers insights into the history and life in the monastery. The tour lasts about 60 minutes and requires registration. Afterwards, there is the opportunity to shop in the monastery shop.

Location

5630 Muri AG, Schweiz

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