Einsiedeln

Einsiedeln lies along the broad Sihl valley in the Schwyz pre-Alps, where wooded hills and the nearby waters of Lake Sihl shape an upland Swiss setting. The town is defined by Einsiedeln Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 934 and one of Switzerland’s foremost pilgrimage destinations. Its baroque abbey church contains the Chapel of Grace and the Black Madonna, attracting pilgrims and admirers of sacred art alike. Einsiedeln also stands on the Swiss route of the Camino de Santiago, adding an international pilgrim tradition to everyday life in this alpine community. Dairy farming remains important in the surrounding countryside. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Einsiedeln relates to the Sihl valley and the Schwyz pre-Alps.

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