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The Convent of Wurmsbach is located in Bollingen near Rapperswil, Switzerland. It is located on the north shore of the Lake of Zurich. It's full name is Convent of Mariazell- Wurmsbach

History

The Earl Rudolf of Rapperswil donated his castle Wurmsbach together with a considerable area of land in 1259. In 1261 the convent was established and it was linked to the Abbey of St. Urban in Wettingen. The abbey church was christened in l281.

During the Villmerger wars in 1656 and the French invasion in 1789 the nuns fled the convent. In both occasions the convent was completely burgled, with the consequence that there are not many treasures left.

Sights

The convents is renowed for its location at the lake side. It overlooks the Lake of Zurich andthe church is a listed building.

Activities

The convent runs a boarding school for girls (secondary school). Gardening takes a great deal of time because the land of the convent is considerable. The convent gardens are known for the herbal remedies grown.

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