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Hermetschwil Abbey Saint Martin
The convent is consecrated to St. Martin. It was founded in the late 12th century, when the nun's convent of Muri was transferred to Hermetschwil. In 1841 and for the second time in 1876 the convent was closed by decree of the cantonal parliament. The Benedictine nuns moved to the former Dominican convent of Habsthal in southern Germany. Then, in 1973, the convent's existence was legally re-established. A point of interest is the convent church and the cloister.
In the outbuildings there is a home for children, run independently from the convent.
Information
Klosterstrasse, 5626 Hermetschwil-Staffeln
The abbey is located outside Bremgarten and can be reached by car (5 minutes), on foot (a 20-minute walk along the Reuss), or by bus. The bus line 339 connects Bremgarten with Hermetschwil on a regular basis (daily services). The bus stops right in front of the abbey.
In the shop on the convent grounds you can buy organic home-made products, such as honey, pastry, tea and other souvenirs.
Monday to Saturday
8.30 – 11.00 hrs; 14.00 – 17.00 hrs
Sunday
after the church service at 9.00; 13.30 – 15.45hrs
Exceptions
Fridays 9.45 – 11.00 hrs; 14.00 – 17.00 hrs
Tuesdays (in winter) 9.45 – 11.00 hrs; 14.00 – 17.00 hrs
Parish
Tel. +41 56 631 13 63
E-Mail kirche-hermetschwil@bluewin.ch
