Engelberg Abbey

Engelberg Abbey
Kloster Engelberg
1236–1602 / 1798
Flag of Engelberg Abbey
Flag
Coat of arms of Engelberg Abbey
Coat of arms
Modern municipality of Engelberg, within Obwalden
Modern municipality of Engelberg, within Obwalden
StatusImperial abbey
CapitalEngelberg Abbey
Common languagesHighest Alemannic
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Founded
1120
• Gained immediacy
    under the Holy See

1124 1236
• Gained jurisdiction
    over local villages

1236
• Swiss Congregation created
1602
• Annexed by Helv. Rep.
1798
Preceded by
Succeeded by
St. Blaise's Abbey in the Black Forest
Canton of Waldstätten

Engelberg Abbey (German: Kloster Engelberg) is a Benedictine monastery in Engelberg, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. It was formerly in the Diocese of Constance, but is now in the Diocese of Chur. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels and occupies a commanding position at the head of the Nidwalden Valley.