Kloster Engelberg - Benediktinerabtei
Kloster Engelberg - Benediktinerabtei
Kloster Engelberg - Benediktinerabtei
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Janet M
Cordova, TN818 contributions
Aug 2021
After our lunch at the Engelberg Alpenclub and learning that the cheese used in our fondue came from the local monastery, we had to go see it. This is Switzerland’s only publically accessible artisan cheesemaking production within a monastery. Inside the monastery store, we watched cheese being hand-produced and regional milk being crafted into specialities, such as the famous “Engelberger Klosterglocke.” The monastery was built in 1120 and to date there are still approximately 30 monks living and working there. Very interesting place to visit in Engelberg.
Written 24 January 2022
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Paul C
Cambridge, UK133 contributions
Mar 2020
An imposing building with a fascinating ecclesiastical and political history. And the cafe has a live cheese-making demonstration.
Written 20 March 2020
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B7152FJpeterw
Southend-on-Sea, UK3,023 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
I went to this church during a visit to Engelberg, it is attached to the Monastery. The architecture and decoration are impressive, well worth a visit. Recommended.
Written 7 March 2017
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Billy B
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Jul 2022
Took a train trip from Lucerne, which was nice and not too much money, but they DO NOT make cheese for the public, in July 2022, even though advertised as such.
They have a nice shiny 'display' where they used to have demonstrations, but the lady at the counter said they hadn't had public show for a while (not sure how long)
Nice cheese shop if you want to buy.
Pretty sure they DO make cheese on the premises (we say pallets and other 'factory like' things), but not to observe.
So, be careful if you take a trip here for that purpose.
The town is a nice short walk. EVERYTHING appears to be geared to hiking and biking easily accessed directly from the town
They have a nice shiny 'display' where they used to have demonstrations, but the lady at the counter said they hadn't had public show for a while (not sure how long)
Nice cheese shop if you want to buy.
Pretty sure they DO make cheese on the premises (we say pallets and other 'factory like' things), but not to observe.
So, be careful if you take a trip here for that purpose.
The town is a nice short walk. EVERYTHING appears to be geared to hiking and biking easily accessed directly from the town
Written 13 July 2022
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Oberwil1
Malia, Greece27 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Walking around in Engelberg we visited this old Catholic Church. Very impressive. The typical style of Catholic church architecture. Stayed there with the kinds for an hour and filled up the rather empty Spiritual batteries of mine. Nice place to light a candle.
Written 2 March 2017
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kp1612
Pottstown, PA174 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We escaped a white out while skiing Titlis and walked down to the Engelberg Monastery to watch the cheese making and to see if we could join a tour the tours are only at 4 pm, only on weekdays and are only in Swiss German. There is a low fee and they do give English speaking guests written guides. However it was very apparent the written guide did not include everything on the tour-no details on the art work or explanation of the diorama. But the woodwork in the Room of Virtues and the gorgeous Abbey are worth the effort and price of admission. We also did a lovely herbed cheese fondue at the Monastery cheese shop. Great break from the weather and it made for a picturesque day.
We also asked a very friendly Brother what time Sunday Masses were held (9:30 am and 11:00 am). We attended and it was lovely though again we couldn't understand a lick of it.
We also asked a very friendly Brother what time Sunday Masses were held (9:30 am and 11:00 am). We attended and it was lovely though again we couldn't understand a lick of it.
Written 20 February 2017
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drpraj
Welwyn Garden City, UK37 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
In Engelberg, amid the beautiful Apls you might want to visit this peaceful and beautiful attraction. The church is famous for its beautiful interiors and settings. It is located toward the end of town and we visted this place post Mount Titlis visit, in the evening.
There is a small cheese shop attached to it.
There is a small cheese shop attached to it.
Written 5 June 2016
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ddkellers
89 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Came to Engleberg to go to summit of Mt. Titlis. That was awesome. Saw in Fodor's guide that there was an Abbey in Engelberg so walked thru the town (very nice) to the Abbey and went inside. We did not see anyone else there and most of it seemed locked but could go in main church area. If you have the time, was a nice walk on a nice day.
Written 25 July 2019
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H C
Switzerland221 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This church , small Capella beside, the cemetery are all part of a huge monastery. The church is very nice ornamented. It is close to the old part of Engelberg
Written 4 October 2018
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Narsinghrao
Pune, India662 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The peace,tranquility and beauty of this church is unique. My wife and I just sat inside with no other visitor. It had such a calming and soothing effect.
Written 20 August 2018
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How much does it cost to just walk around inside Kloster?
Written 8 May 2015
Hi Sarah. When we went we had to take part in a set tour - it wasn't possible to just walk around by ourselves. The tour was led by one of the monks, who spoke reasonable English, as well as German and French, and he gave us printed information about some of the things to see in English as well. There was a small charge for the tour, paid to the monk at the start, but it was so little that we cannot remember how much it was - maybe 5 euros each, I think. The place was, when we went in January, only opened at specific times for the tours, and we got the times from the tourist office in the town centre. We didn't have to book but just turned up at the time and found several other people waiting at the door for it to be opened. This may be different in summer or a busier time, of course, but that's how it was for us. Very well worth the visit on a snowy afternoon for us. Enjoy your visit, Engelberg and its surrounding area is a great place.
Written 9 May 2015
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