Hl. Dreifaltigkeit

Hl. Dreifaltigkeit (Holy Trinity) Church in Tann is a Catholic church in the village of Tann, part of the municipality of Dürnten in the canton of Zurich. It sits on the south-western slope of the Bachtel hill in the Zurich Oberland, an area shaped by the Reformation and still predominantly Protestant. That context makes the Tann church a notable landmark for the region's Catholic community.

Where is the church?

The building stands in Tann, within Dürnten municipality, at roughly 47.2628 N, 8.8501 E. Tann is one of the settlements making up Dürnten, together with Dürnten itself and Oberdürnten. The nearest larger places are Rüti ZH and Bubikon, both historically tied to this church.

What is its history?

According to the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland, a first Catholic church was built in Tann in 1879. It served Catholics from Dürnten, Rüti and Bubikon, an area that had no church of its own for that confession. The present building is a later replacement, constructed between 1965 and 1967.

In 1943 the foundation Stiftung Hl. Dreifaltigkeit Tann-Dürnten was established. Its purpose is to make worship and pastoral care possible within the parish of Rüti-Dürnten-Bubikon, and it remains the organisational backbone of the community.

Which community does it belong to?

The church belongs to the Diocese of Chur and the Oberland deanery. It serves Catholics from three municipalities: Dürnten, Rüti and Bubikon. Holy Trinity is a widespread dedication in Switzerland, so check the place name when planning a visit: this one is in Tann, in Dürnten municipality, not any of the other churches with the same patronage.

What can you see?

This is a parish church for a local congregation rather than a headline sight. Visitors will find a 1960s building, typical of postwar Swiss church architecture, in a quiet setting at the foot of the Bachtel. A visit pairs well with a walk in the surrounding countryside or a hike up the Bachtel, one of the best-known hills in the Zurich Oberland.

FAQ

In which canton is Hl. Dreifaltigkeit in Tann?

In the canton of Zurich, in the municipality of Dürnten, Hinwil district.

When was the church built?

The first Catholic church in Tann dates from 1879; the current building was constructed in 1965-1967.

Which diocese does it belong to?

The Diocese of Chur, Oberland deanery.

Is it the same as other Holy Trinity churches in Switzerland?

No. The dedication is common. This church is in Tann near Dürnten and serves the parish of Rüti-Dürnten-Bubikon.