A famous pilgrimage center in Switzerland, this little resort town is dominated by its Benedictine abbey, situated at one end of a large square. The attraction for pilgrims is the Gnadenkapelle (Holy Chapel), located in the basilica and made of black marble. It contains the miracle-working Black Madonna of Einsiedeln, a lavishly carved wooden statue of the Virgin dating from the 15th century.

The imposing baroque monastery with the Black Madonna is a popular destination for pilgrims. The varied alpine foothill landscape with a lake and high-moor bogs is attractive to walkers and bikers alike.

The mountain transport systems of Hoch Ybrig and the Mythen region provide access to the walkers' paradise. The panorama of the Gotthard massif and Lake Lucerne is fantastic..

The Einsiedeln/Hoch Ybrig ski resort lies in an idyllic, open setting in the foothills of the Alps at 950 m above sea level. The Hoch Ybrig's safe skiing attracts skiers and snowboarders alike.

Families particularly appreciate the nearness of the pistes, the cosy restaurants and the central location of the hotels. The children's ski school is one of the best in Switzerland. The cross-country runs and the pistes can all be reached quickly and easily by public transport.

Einsiedeln has been one of the most important places of pilgrimage ever since the Middle Ages. In the newly restored Benedictine Abbey you will find the Lady Chapel with the Black Madonna.

Those who love nature and sports come to the region of Einsiedeln to enjoy its varied scenery, the deep blue lakes, the softly curved hills, the rough rocky ridges and the mysterious moors.