--- title: "Ruined church at Goldswil" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/poi/ruined-church-at-goldswil" description: "The Romanesque church of St. Peter was built in the 11th century and is one of the earliest churches in the area. Its parish originally comprised the villages of Ringgenberg, Goldswil, Niederried, Unterseen and Habkern. Today, only the tower and foundations remain. The church is built in a historically significant style, which makes a visit well worthwhile.Even from a distance, you will be struck by the sight of the ruins’ romantic clock tower. It is modelled on churches from northern Italy known as “Campanile”, expressions of a Lombard architectural tradition. The church of St. Peter demonstrates the vibrant trade that existed between this region and northern Italy. The church itself was moved to Ringgenberg in the 18th century and this church was left to ruin. A charming circular trail connects the church ruins at Goldswil and the ruins of the castle at Ringgenberg. The route uses a number of different paths, passing a rich variety of landscape and sites of historic significance and offering magnificent views over Lake Brienz and Interlaken.Your highlights at a glanceChurch built in the Romanesque styleView over Lake Brienz and InterlakenPicturesque circular trail from Goldswil to RinggenbergTo ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please noteDress appropriately for the weatherEntry to the ruins is freePlease respect this cultural heritage site and leave the ruins as you found them" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/194923/ab98bbb3dc391d488d470b8eaa7d1f5826dcbecc4f63dc6283d8ab17193cf8fb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Poi" --- Share Ruined church at Goldswil ========================= Ruined church at Goldswil – a stunning view over Interlaken - Point of view - churches - castles/ruins - summer - winter Admire the ruins’ Romanesque architecture ------------------------------------------ **The Romanesque church of St. Peter was built in the 11th century and is one of the earliest churches in the area. Its parish originally comprised the villages of Ringgenberg, Goldswil, Niederried, Unterseen and Habkern. Today, only the tower and foundations remain. The church is built in a historically significant style, which makes a visit well worthwhile.** Even from a distance, you will be struck by the sight of the ruins’ romantic clock tower. It is modelled on churches from northern Italy known as “Campanile”, expressions of a Lombard architectural tradition. The church of St. Peter demonstrates the vibrant trade that existed between this region and northern Italy. The church itself was moved to Ringgenberg in the 18th century and this church was left to ruin. A charming circular trail connects the church ruins at Goldswil and the ruins of the castle at Ringgenberg. The route uses a number of different paths, passing a rich variety of landscape and sites of historic significance and offering magnificent views over Lake Brienz and Interlaken. ### **Your highlights at a glance** - Church built in the Romanesque style - View over Lake Brienz and Interlaken - Picturesque circular trail from Goldswil to Ringgenberg ### **To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note** - Dress appropriately for the weather - Entry to the ruins is free - Please respect this cultural heritage site and leave the ruins as you found them Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - Suitable for the Elderly Contact person Tourismusverein RiGoNi3852 Ringgenberg License (master data) Interlaken Tourismus Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Concerts - Sports - Place of interest - children's / water playground - nostalgia train - taxi - Tours 11.92 km - Hiking Trail 37.95 km - Mountain Bike 26.64 km - Road Bike Address & Contact: **Kirchenruine Goldswil** 3805 Goldswil bei Interlaken