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Malbun
ℹ️Practical info — Malbun
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Use the Sareis chairlift in summer as well to save yourself the climb for alpine hikes.
- There is no large supermarket in Malbun; get special supplies down in the valley (e.g., in Vaduz or Triesen).
- The bird of prey flight show at the Galina falconry is very popular, arrive early for good seats.
- The parking lots at the entrance to the village often fill up quickly in winter, use the Liemobil bus from the valley.
🍽 Food
Liechtenstein's national dish. Best enjoyed after a cold winter hike in one of the cozy mountain huts in the village.
A classic, hearty mountain meal served in the local mountain restaurants by the slopes.
Warm up with locally gathered herbs, often offered in the hotel cafes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Well-suited if you need to rent equipment or have forgotten something for the slopes.
You can often find small displays with Liechtenstein souvenirs in the lobbies of the larger hotels.
The small, high-altitude chapel is a wonderful place of silence with a magnificent view of the valley basin.
A scenic, quiet walking path a little above the village, handy for undisturbed views of the mountains.
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Malbun is the most important holiday and winter sports resort in the Principality of Liechtenstein, located in a secluded high valley of the municipality of Triesenberg at an altitude of around 1,600 meters. The area is surrounded by striking mountain peaks such as the Augstenberg and the Ochsenkopf, which form an impressive alpine backdrop. Historically, Malbun was used for centuries only as an alp and seasonal settlement by the Walser people of Triesenberg before tourist development began in the 1930s. The construction of the first ski lifts in the 1950s and 1960s transformed the location into a modern ski area, now renowned for its family-friendliness and guaranteed snow. Despite the modern infrastructure, Malbun has maintained its cozy character, supported by the car-free zone in the village center. In summer, the high valley is a popular starting point for alpine hikes and gives insights into traditional alpine farming. The area's flora and fauna are of high ecological value, with rare alpine flowers and marmots frequently observed.
- Location: Triesenberg, Liechtenstein
- Top sights: Pflanzenschutzgebiet Nenzinger Himmel · Gorfion · Ochsenkopf
- Nearby: Lavadina (4 km)
- Population: ~2.643
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 |
Geography
Facts
- Main enclave of the municipality of Triesenberg in the Alps.
- Located at an average altitude of 1,600 m above sea level.
- The only significant ski resort in the Principality of Liechtenstein.
- Received the country's first chairlift in 1962.
- Car-free village center to promote sustainable tourism.
- Known for the Galina falconry and birds of prey shows.
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