Overview: Churches, Monasteries, World Culture

The most important sights at a glance

Roggenburg Monastery

For more than 800 years, the Premonstratensian religious order has lived and worked in Roggenburg where the monastery complex and gardens shimmer in newly renovated splendor....

KrippenWelt Museum

Switzerland's first and only crèche museum offers more than 600 nativity scenes from around the world. Our cozy bistro with its beautiful courtyard invites you to linger and...
Urban Museum and Gallery, Engen close to Lake Constance

Urban Museum and Gallery, Engen

The Urban Museum and Gallery has earned an excellent reputation beyond the region with its archaeology department, urban history, religious art and various art exhibitions....
Anbetung der Könige, Krippe von Antonio Pigozzi

Nativity Scene Museum, Dornbirn

The Museum is located in a 150-year-old stable at the mouth of the Rappenloch gorge. Visitors can admire some 180 cribs and crib figurines from around the world. In addition...
Salem Monastery and Palace at Lake Constance

Salem Monastery and Palace

The former Cistercian abbey and present-day Salem Palace is located in the midst of generous parks and gardens. It came into the possession of the margraves of Baden in 1802...
St. Peter und Paul church on the Reichenau Island at Lake Constance

Reichenau Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, Reichenau Island in Lake Constance bears outstanding testimony to the religious and cultural role of a great Benedictine...
Bibelgalerie Meersburg

Meersburg Bible Gallery

This bible museum explores the world of bibles in art, history, contemporary culture and everyday life. Entertaining and informative for all ages, our interactive exhibits...
vineum bodensee in Meersburg

vineum bodensee

“One of the best museums I have ever visited! A gem with a big fun factor. Every room is a sensory learning experience.” A rich and varied interactive exhibition awaits...
Bad Schussenried Abbey close to Lake Constance

Schussenried Monastery Museum

The unique work of art fascinates vi- sitors with its furnishings, paintings, sculptures and stucco work. In addition to the library hall, Schussenried Monastery is now home...