A day of encounters
Benedict’s Day is a day of encounters. The monastery shows various internal areas and then cordially invites all participants to lunch.
The festive church service, which is festively accompanied by the Abbey Choir, starts at 10.15 am on March 21. This will be followed by a choice of ten 20-minute workshops, only one of which can be attended.
The following studios are available:
Art in the monastery – in the studio
Fr. Eugen gives a brief insight into the artistic work of the more recent monastery artists: Br. Xaver Ruckstuhl, Fr. Karl Stadler and his own artistic work
Abbey
Abbot Christian gives an insight into the abbey, his work and life.
Exhibition room
Mr. Rolf De Kegel gives an insight into the library in the exhibition room. Some manuscripts are on display there.
The Holy Cross and crypt – sacristy
Subprior Br. Domenico shows the heart of our monastery: the Holy Cross from 1220. Afterwards, we visit the monks’ crypt.
Baroque Hall and Virtues Room
The Baroque Hall depicts the history of our monastery and Engelberg, which is presented by Br. Afterwards you visit the Virtues Room, whose fascinating wooden inlays are the work of Br.
Organ landscape in the monastery
Mr. Alessandro Valoriani gives an insight into the largest organ in Switzerland.
The most beautiful view of the monastery
Mr. Benjamin Ledergerber takes a short walk outside and looks down on the monastery from above and explains what, where and how old it is.
Administration and conference room 2
As Managing Director, Mr. Daniel Amstutz gives an insight into the administration, how the monastery operates and provides information on the monastery’s current projects.
Singing in the monastery in the chapter house
Abbey bandmaster Ruth Mory gives an insight into music in Engelberg Abbey.
Wine cellar of the monastery
Father Patrick, cellar master in the wine cellar, tells the story of how Engelberg came to wine and a few anecdotes.
Afterwards, all participants are cordially invited to lunch together in the monastery canteen.
St. Benedict’s Day is a public holiday in Engelberg. On this day, we celebrate the death of the founder of our order, St. Benedict (480-547), who was born in his death for heaven, for the new life. In this festive service, we take a look at St. Benedict as a “pilgrim of hope”. This is because we are in the Holy Year 2025, which is marked by the image “Pilgrim of Hope”. A special greeting this year goes to the internal pupils of Einsiedeln Abbey School. They will be celebrating this service with us.
A warm welcome!
Abbot Christian Meyer