Open House Zürich at Kappel Monastery

Description

"Open House" is an annual architecture festival held in over 50 cities. On the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, over 100 buildings in Zurich open their doors, offering insights into the architecture, history, and use of individual sites. In 2026, Kappel Monastery is participating for the first time as a satellite of the festival. We provide insights into the exciting architectural history and the conceptual world of the "Revitalization and Renewal" project of Kappel Monastery. Be surprised and look behind the facade to learn more about the 800-year history and its connection with modern architecture. Various options are available to you:
You can freely visit our buildings, including the monastery church, which becomes the "Flower Church" on this weekend
You can participate in scheduled tours at fixed times
You can stay in the monastery café and wait until a group of 5 people forms, then join a spontaneous tour https://openhouse-zuerich.org Saturday, September 26, 2026
Monastery tours: 11:00, 13:00, 16:30
Garden tours: 10:00, 12:00, 14:30 Sunday, September 27, 2026
Monastery tours: 11:30, 14:00
Garden tours: 12:30, 15:00 On both days, spontaneous tours through the monastery buildings or gardens in small groups of 5 people also take place.

Highlights

• Experience the 800-year history of Kappel Monastery
• Scheduled tours at fixed times
• Spontaneous tours in small groups

General Information

Open House Zürich at Kappel Monastery takes place on September 26 and 27, 2026, offering insights into the architecture and history of the monastery. Visitors can tour the monastery church and participate in various guided tours.

Location

Kappelerhof 5, 8926 Kappel am Albis, Switzerland

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