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Diorama Bethlehem

The Diorama Bethlehem in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, is a museum showing a monumental nativity scene with around 470 figures, embedded in a three-dimensional landscape of Bethlehem that is brought to life by an audio play. It also presents a mineral collection of around 1,200 exhibits from around the world, including quartz, agates, fossils and meteorites, complemented by a fluorescence cabinet. The building from the 1950s is a unique example of post-war modernism and was built specifically for the nativity scene. The museum is open seasonally and welcomes groups and guided tours by prior arrangement.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

The museum is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm from November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027. Visits during the rest of the year are possible by prior arrangement.
Monday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)
Tuesday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)
Wednesday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)
Thursday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)
Friday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)
Saturday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027)

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children 6 to 16 years
7 CHF
With SchwyzKulturPlus membership card
0 CHF
Free admission for children under 6 years, persons with refugee status, companions of people with disabilities and members of the Association of Swiss Museums.

Contact

Webpage
diorama.ch
Email
info@diorama.ch
Address
Benzigerstrasse 23, 8840 Einsiedeln

Access

Nearby stops

  • Einsiedeln, Klosterplatz350 meters walking distance
  • Einsiedeln, Brüel400 meters walking distance
  • Einsiedeln500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
46m
Zug
59m
Luzern
1h 23m
Olten
1h 28m
St. Gallen
1h 41m

FAQ

  • Is the Diorama wheelchair accessible?
    The DIORAMA is accessible without steps, but only partially wheelchair accessible.
  • Is the building heated?
    The building is unheated.
  • Can the Diorama be visited outside opening hours?
    Group visits, guided tours and visits during the rest of the year are possible by prior arrangement. The basic fee is CHF 50.
  • Are there guided tours at the Diorama?
    Yes, supervised guided tours lasting 60 minutes are offered. Group rates apply from 10 persons, with an optimal group size of maximum 20 participants.
  • Are there free parking spaces?
    Yes, there are free parking spaces. There is a short-term parking option for coaches.