World Heritage Days 2026: Convent St. John in Müstair

Sunday, 14 June 2026

📍 Convent St. John in Müstair
🔎 “Layers”
🕘 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Highlights

⛪ Guided tour of the convent church
Insights into the history and the unique early medieval wall paintings.
🕘 1:30-2:15 pm

🗝️ Museum tours
Fascinating insights into the life of the Benedictine nuns – from historical daily life in the convent to the present day.
🕘 2:30-3:30 pm | 4:00-5:00 pm

🎨 Scaffold tours
A rare perspective on the medieval frescoes from the scaffolding.
2026 is the last opportunity to view the frescoes in the central apse up close, as the scaffolding will be removed after restoration work.
🕘 2:30-3:00 pm | 3:15-3:45 pm | 4:00-4:30 pm | 4:30-5:00 pm

🏛 Guided tour of archaeological finds in the archive
Exciting discoveries from research and evidence of the convent’s long history.
🕘 3:15-4:00 pm

📚 Book flea market
In front of the convent shop “la butia,” a small book flea market invites browsing. A selection of books on various cultural and historical topics can be purchased for a voluntary donation.
🕘 1:30-5:00 pm

Registration

Registration for the tours is required: at the convent shop “la butia,” by email visit-museum@muestair.ch, or by phone 081 851 61 89. Places are limited.

More information

www.muestair.ch