The women's convent has existed since the 12th century, and its heyday was in the 16th century. After being closed and used as a children's home, the Hermetschwil Monastery was raised to an abbey again in 1985. Nine sisters still live in the monastery today and sell products from their own production (candles, honey, tea, ...) in a small shop. You can find all information about visiting the facility at bremgarten.ch/kloster.

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August 24, 2021

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Das Kloster Muri erhielt 1083 im Zuge der Hirsauer Reform zusätzlich einen Frauenkonvent und wandelte sich somit zu einem Doppelkloster. Gegen Ende des 12. Jahrhunderts zogen die Nonnen nach Hermetschwil. …

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1. View of St. Martin's Monastery – Hermetschwil Abbey loop from Bremgarten Obertor

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2. View of St. Martin's Monastery – Flachsee Nature Reserve loop from Boswil-Bünzen

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3. Hermetschwil Abbey – Flachsee Nature Reserve loop from Bremgarten Isenlauf

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Elevation 430 m

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Friday 23 January

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-2°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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1. View of St. Martin's Monastery – Hermetschwil Abbey loop from Bremgarten Obertor

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