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Schafbock and Gingerbread Museum

The Schafbock and Gingerbread Museum is located in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, in the heritage-listed Goldapfel house on Kronenstrasse. The museum explains the historical and religious background of the Einsiedeln specialities and displays early 20th-century machines, baking utensils, documents and a remarkable collection of old wooden moulds. All exhibits are original and come from the family's possession. The museum is located in the side rooms of the old shop, which formerly served as a bakery and living quarters.

Families and Kids

The museum displays historical baking machines, baking utensils and old wooden moulds that are also illustrative for children. There are no special children's activities, but the free visit during the shop's opening hours is accessible to families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open daily from 13:30 to 16:30 from New Year to Easter Saturday, and daily from 13:30 to 18:00 from Easter Sunday to 31 December. Extended opening hours apply during the Christmas market.
Monday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)
Tuesday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)
Wednesday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)
Thursday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)
Friday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)
Saturday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)
Sunday
13:30-16:30 (New Year to Easter Saturday)
13:30-18:00 (Easter Sunday to 31 December)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Admission to the Schafbock and Gingerbread Museum is free during the shop's opening hours.
200 CHF
Guided tours of the gingerbread museum for groups of 6 to max. 20 people, flat rate of CHF 200 per group.

Contact

Webpage
goldapfel.ch
Address
Kronenstrasse, Einsiedeln

Access

Nearby stops

  • Einsiedeln, Klosterplatz150 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

  • In which languages is the tour of the old Goldapfel available?
    The guide 'Tour of the old Goldapfel' can be downloaded via QR code and explains the exhibits in German, English, French and Italian.
  • How can I book a guided tour of the gingerbread museum?
    Guided tours are offered for groups of 6 to max. 20 people from early January to mid-November by arrangement and must be booked at least ten days in advance. The tours are held in the Einsiedeln dialect.
  • What is included in a guided tour?
    The tour includes a detailed documentation of the history of the Goldapfel bakery and its specialities. Afterwards, some specialities such as Schafböcke, brown and white Kräpfli and Einsiedler Rosoli can be tasted; the tasting is included in the price.
  • Can the museum be visited outside the shop's opening hours?
    Yes, visits outside the shop's opening hours incur a contribution of CHF 50. For an additional CHF 10 per person, a tasting of the Einsiedeln specialities is offered.

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