About Medieval Lent Spectacle Wattwil
Wattwil Medieval Spring Spectacle
Wattwil in St. Gallen embodies Swiss tradition and alpine beauty in one. The ruins of Wattwil Abbey are picturesquely situated in the green countryside and provide an atmospheric backdrop for a medieval spectacle. In April and May, when nature comes back to life, the ruins become the setting for the Medieval Spring Spectacle. The name refers to spring, when new life sprouts and the world is renewed.
The spectacle at the monastery ruins offers a spiritual and cultural experience: monks in historical robes demonstrate monastic life, knights display their skills, and craftsmen practise their trades. The ruins themselves tell the story of the Reformation and the dissolution of monasteries, which gave this structure its present form. Visitors experience history in an authentic place steeped in significance.
Wattwil is easily accessible from Zurich and St. Gallen and lies in the heart of the Toggenburg Alps. The region is renowned for its hiking trails, its cheese-making culture and its picturesque villages. A visit to the spectacle can be combined with exploring the alpine landscape and local traditions. Its natural setting makes the spectacle a holistic experience for body, mind and senses.
