Between cruise and monastery kitchen

Church and tourism have many intersections: Pilgrimages are booming, city churches and mountain chapels invite visitors to linger, and cathedrals and monasteries are among the main attractions of cultural tourism. During holidays and leisure time, many people not only take time for education but also for existential questions and spirituality—areas in which they attribute a high level of competence to the churches. The contributions bring these two perspectives together: they highlight current trends in tourism and inquire about the consequences for theology and church development.