Panorama of the Crucifixion of Christ

The Panorama of the Crucifixion of Christ in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, is a monumental 360-degree circular painting depicting the crucifixion of Christ with a view of Jerusalem. The 100-metre-long and 10-metre-high oil painting, housed in a purpose-built dodecagonal building, creates an immersive experience with a faux terrain and natural daylight illumination. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 10 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 6 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open from Good Friday to the end of October: Monday to Friday 13:00–17:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00–17:00. Also open during the Christmas market in November/December from 11:00–16:00.
Monday
13:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)
Tuesday
13:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)
Wednesday
13:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)
Thursday
13:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)
Friday
13:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (Good Friday to end of October)

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
2 CHF
Children, schools (per child)
5 CHF
Groups of 15 or more persons

Contact

Webpage
panorama-einsiedeln.ch
Address
Benzigerstrasse 36, 8840 Einsiedeln

Access

Nearby stops

  • Einsiedeln, Brüel450 meters walking distance
  • Einsiedeln700 meters walking distance

Travel duration

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

FAQ

  • How long does a visit to the Panorama take?
    A guided explanation takes about 10 minutes, but you can stay as long as you like.
  • In which languages is the explanation available?
    Explanations are available in 14 languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Albanian, Portuguese, Romanian, Hungarian, Croatian, and Russian.
  • Can I visit the Panorama outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, visits outside regular hours can be arranged by calling 079 379 50 27. The minimum fee is CHF 50, corresponding to a group of 10 persons.
  • Is there parking available for cars and coaches?
    Yes, there is a generous parking lot available, also suitable for coaches.
  • How far is the Panorama from the monastery square?
    The Panorama is a 5-minute walk from the Klosterplatz (monastery square).

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