Mariaberg Monastery

The Mariaberg Monastery in Rorschach is one of the most significant historic buildings in Eastern Switzerland and is considered the most impressive late-Gothic monastery complex in Switzerland.

Behind the impressive monastery complex lies an extraordinary story of vision, power, politics, and a construction project that left a lasting mark on the region. Why was this monumental monastery built above Rorschach of all places? What plans did Prince-Abbot Ulrich Rösch have in mind? And why did the construction project become one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Eastern Switzerland?

Through historical guided tours, visitors experience the fascinating history of Mariaberg Abbey step by step, right where it once unfolded. The impressive late-Gothic architecture, Baroque alterations, and its current use by the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education uniquely bridge the past and the present.