Visitor information

Information and admission tickets are available from the convent shop

The convent museum and shop are open daily with the exception of 25 December

May - October: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Sundays and public holidays 1.30 - 6.00 pm

November - April: 10.00 am - 12 noon and 1.30 - 4.30 pm
Sundays and public holidays 1.30 - 4.30 pm
25 December closed all day 

Public holidays open from 1.30 pm: 
1 January | Good Friday | Easter Monday | Ascension Day | Whit Monday | 
1 August | 15 August | 1 November | 2 November | 26 December Offering 

We offer guided tours of the church and museum for groups of six or more during our opening hours. We ask groups to book in advance so that we can guarantee the tour.

A guided tour reveals Müstair Convent church’s 1,250-year-old paintings. This is the largest and best-preserved mural painting cycle from the early Middle Ages. The oldest monumental statue of Charlemagne evidences the founding of the Convent of Müstair. 

Duration: 45 minutes 
Adults: CHF 10 
Students and apprentices (aged 16 and over): CHF 8 
Children and schoolchildren (6-16 years): CHF 5
Children up to 6 years: free 
Group price: on request 
It is also possible to pay in euros. 

Twelve centuries of abbey building and art history 
The convent museum is housed in the Planta Tower, the oldest residential and defence tower in the Alpine region (10th century). Part of the convent, it is home to treasures from 1,200 years of architectural and convent history. The museum also provides an insight into the life of the Benedictine nuns of Müstair. Duration: approx. 60-70 minutes 

Adults: CHF 12
Students and apprentices (aged 16 and over): CHF 8
Children and schoolchildren (6-16 years): CHF 6
Children up to 6 years: free 
Families (2 adults and up to 3 children): CHF 30; each additional child: CHF 4
Group price: on request 
It is also possible to pay in euros. 

Guided tour of the church and museum

This tour combines the museum tour with a shortened tour of the church. Combined tours take place on advertised dates (see events calendar) and can be booked for groups or as a private tour.

Duration: approx. 75-90 minutes
Adults: CHF 12
Students and apprentices (aged 16 and over): CHF 8 
Children and schoolchildren (6-16 years): CHF 6 
Children up to 6 years: free 
Families (2 adults and up to 3 children): CHF 30; each additional child: CHF 4 
Group price: on request 
It is also possible to pay in euros. 

The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a jewel from Carolingian times. In the basement is the oldest dated beamed ceiling in Europe. It dates back to 788 and is covered by the original Carolingian mortar floor. On the upper floor, we provide an insight into 1,230 years of art and architectural history. 

The restoration of the Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed in September 2018. 
The chapel can only be visited on a guided tour. You will find the advertised dates for a guided tour in our events calendar. A tour can also be booked for groups or as a private tour. 

Duration: 60 minutes 
Adults: CHF 12 
Students and apprentices (aged 16 and over): CHF 8 
Children and schoolchildren (6-16 years): CHF 6 
Children up to 6 years: free 
Families (2 adults and up to 3 children): CHF 30; each additional child: CHF 4 
Group price: on request 
It is also possible to pay in euros.

In the archaeological archive, visitors can marvel at the monastery's archaeological treasure, the result of over 100 years of research. In addition to the famous 8^th-century wattle stones, it includes metal, ceramic, bone and stone artefacts from the Bronze Age to the 19th century. 
(From Thursday, 27 June to Thursday, 31 October 2024) 
(Every Thursday at 3.30 pm) 

Duration of the guided tour: 50 minutes 
Admission price including guided tour: 
Adults: CHF 12 
Students and apprentices (aged 16 and over): CHF 8 
Children and schoolchildren (6-16 years): CHF 6 
Children up to 6 years free 
Wheelchair users free 
Group price on request 

Guided tours with fewer than six people (for combined museum & church fewer than eight people) can also be organised on request. In this case, the admission price for the group is as follows: 

Guided tour of the museum / guided tour of the church / guided tour of the Chapel of the Holy Cross: CHF 70 (up to and including five people; for groups of six or more, the above admission prices apply) 

Combined tour of the church and museum: CHF 88 (for groups of seven or more; for groups of eight or more, the above admission prices apply) 

• The church, museum and Chapel of the Holy Cross are unheated. Please dress warmly. 
• Guided tours in German, Italian, English, French and Romansh.
• Given that the church is used for religious ceremonies (e.g. baptisms, weddings or funerals), guided tours cannot be guaranteed in every case. 
• The centre apse of the convent church is currently being restored and is only open to the public on special occasions. 
• Cancellations of booked guided tours must be received by the convent museum and shop by 5.00 pm the day before at the latest: T +41 81 858 61 89 
• If a registered group does not turn up, 75% of the tour price will be charged. 
• We ask you to be punctual. Should you nevertheless be late, please let us know. 
• Buses travelling from South Tyrol must drive via Spondinig/Prad. (Buses are not allowed to drive through Glurns and Laatsch). 
• The car park and bus stop are located directly opposite the monastery. 
• It is also possible to pay in euros. The euro prices are based on the Swiss franc/euro exchange rate.

People with limited mobility can use the accessibility information to autonomously plan their stay with us. 

You will find information on accessibility in our establishment here. 

We do not have designated parking spaces for people in wheelchairs. 
The car park opposite the monastery is free. 
Disabled toilets: in the car park and in the monastery shop 
Monastery shop: accessible via a ramp 
Church and ground floor of the convent museum: accessible free of charge for people in wheelchairs 
The museum is housed in an historic tower dating back to the 10th century. The three upper floors are therefore unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users. 

In addition to our standard guided tours, we also offer the following guided tours for school classes. Please contact us in good time so that we can cater to your needs. 

A guided tour through 12 centuries of the convent, architectural and art history.

The journey leads from Charlemagne and a visit to the convent church and museum through several centuries to the present day. On display are the largest and best-preserved mural painting cycle from the early Middle Ages, the oldest monumental statue of Charlemagne, Carolingian marble and window glass, a Romanesque Virgin Mary, various baroque sculptures, a 17^th-century table organ, historic living quarters of the nuns and their life in the past and present. 

The tour can be combined with a film screening about the convent and, if possible, a discussion with Sister Domenica Dethomas. 

Target group: from primary school level 
Duration: 90 minutes 
Cost: CHF 6 per student | from age 16: CHF 8 per student
One teacher free of charge. Each additional accompanying person: CHF 12 
You can also pay in euros. 
This guided tour is possible all year round 
Number of participants: max. 20 students 

This guided tour covers topics such as the Middle Ages, Christianisation, Charlemagne and life in a castle, in the countryside and in a convent. Based on the textbook "Leben in Graubünden" - "Viver en il Grischun" Volume I, a guided tour was designed for schools in Graubünden. It’s an opportunity for schoolchildren in years 4 to 6 in particular to deepen their knowledge. 

Target group: from primary school level (especially year 4 to 6) 
Duration: 90 minutes 
Cost: CHF 6 per student | from age 16: CHF 8 per student
One teacher free of charge. 
Each additional accompanying person: CHF 12 
You can also pay in euros. 
The guided tour is possible all year round 
Number of participants: max. 20 students

Experience painting and fresco technique 

Mediaeval paintings are viewed in the convent and the painting technique is explained. Sketches are then made for the subsequent painting exercise. In the second part, pigments are mixed according to historical models and prepared wooden panels are painted. 

Target group: primary school and above 
Duration: half day or full day 
Cost: CHF 150 half day | CHF 300 full day 
Booking possible from May to October 
Maximum 12 students
You can also pay in euros. The euro price depends on the Swiss franc/euro exchange rate.