Historic Churches & Monasteries
The Schwyz region is home to a rich collection of spiritual landmarks, anchored by the 10th-century Einsiedeln Abbey, a major pilgrimage site for the Benedictine Order. The area showcases diverse architectural styles, from the late Baroque hall churches of Schwyz and Küssnacht to the Neo-Gothic spires of Richterswil. This selection includes historic Benedictine convents, ancient chapels along traditional trade routes, and modernist Protestant structures, reflecting the religious evolution and cultural heritage of Central Switzerland.
Einsiedeln Abbey
Einsiedeln Abbey is a Catholic monastery administered by the Benedictine Order in the village of Einsiedeln, Switzerland.
Kloster Au
A Benedictine convent located in the Trachslau district, also known as the Frauenkloster Au.
St. Martin
A late Baroque hall church located in the town of Schwyz.
Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul
A Baroque hall church situated in Küssnacht.
Pfarrkirche St. Jakob
One of the oldest religious buildings in the Canton of Schwyz, located in Steinen.
St. Verena
The parish church of Wollerau, dedicated to Saint Verena.
Reformierte Kirche Einsiedeln
A modernist Protestant church building located in the village of Einsiedeln.
St.-Anna-Kirche
A Catholic church in Schindellegi constructed between 1907 and 1909.
Kapelle St. Jost
A chapel situated along the historic land road near Galgenen.
Kirche St. Jakobus
The Roman Catholic parish church serving the village of Hütten.
Reformierte Kirche Richterswil
A Neo-Gothic village church located in Richterswil.
Marienkirche Samstagern
A modern Roman Catholic church consecrated in 2012 in the village of Samstagern.
St. Pankratius
A Roman Catholic church located in the Bollingen district of Rapperswil-Jona.
St. Martin
A historic site in Busskirch that served as a Roman Catholic parish church until 1945.
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