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Triesen Lake
The Triesen Lake and the water bodies around Triesen are embedded in a dramatic landscape between the Rhine and the steeply rising flanks of the Rätikon mountains. Triesen is renowned for its well-preserved historical upper village (Oberdorf) and its industrial past, which was closely linked to the hydropower of mountain streams. Today's lakeside landscape primarily serves the ecological enhancement of the Rhine plain and provides a habitat for numerous waterfowl and amphibians. Geographically, Triesen is located on a terrace above the Rhine Valley, giving the village a sunny position and wide views. The municipality's history has often been shaped by natural events such as debris flows (Rüfen), necessitating the construction of protective walls and targeted reforestation of the slopes. Visitors appreciate the tranquility along the watercourses, which forms a sharp contrast to the rugged rock faces of the Lawena Alp located above. The area is an important part of Liechtenstein's biotope network and is managed sustainably.
- Location: Liechtenstein
- Top sights: Gasometer Kulturzentrum Triesen · Kulturzentrum Gasometer · Sankt Mamerten
- Nearby: Bartlegrosch (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -6 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 92 | 70 | 91 | 93 | 147 | 173 | 169 | 185 | 121 | 103 | 91 | 93 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Triesen is located at an altitude of 512 meters above sea level.
- With 19.6 square kilometers, the municipality has the third-largest territory in Liechtenstein.
- In the 19th century, Triesen was a significant location for the textile industry.
- The historical upper village houses buildings that are partly several hundred years old.
- The Tuass hiking trail offers spectacular views of the Rhine Valley above Triesen.
- Extensive renaturalization projects have been carried out in the Rhine plain near Triesen.
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Notable places around
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Sights in the town Triesen Lake (10)
Lama- & Alpakahof Triesenberg
Farm with llamas and alpacas, offering walks and encounters in nature.
Naturschutzgebiet Matilaberg
Protected area on the slope of Matilaberg with distinctive flora and fauna.
Naturschutzgebiet Triesner Heilos
Nature reserve in the Triesner Riet, habitat for rare plants and birds.
Bad Vogelsang
Ruins of a former bathhouse or bathing facility in Triesen.
Heimatmuseum🏛 museum
Museum of regional history and everyday culture in Triesen.
Walsermuseum🏛 museum
Museum of the cultural history of the Walser people in Triesenberg, Liechtenstein.
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