Convento Santa Maria

A place of peace and silence

The first Capuchin monastery in Switzerland, the Bigorio monastery was founded in 1535. In the 1960s, the monastery's activities were given a new direction with the aim of making it a center open in the Franciscan spirit of hospitality.

Surrounded by chestnut woods, on a terrace at 728 m above sea level, in silence and natural surroundings, groups find an ideal environment for their activities: seminars, training courses, study days. Guests have access to the monks' ancient cells for overnight stays, the chapel, the church, the museum, the cloister, and an unparalleled garden. It is also possible to hold seminars lasting several days with full board.

From 2023, the convent will also be open as a B&B, where guests can find a simple yet warm environment, enjoying the comfort of a beautiful hotel room.