Princely Moments in Liechtenstein
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E x p E r i E n c E GrEatnEss Princely MoMents in liechtenstein Liechtenstein. Great little country. Princely MoMents in liechtenstein liechtenstein, the jewel at the pulse of Europe, is like a book. Once you've started reading, you can't put it down. Liechtenstein is traditional and modern, just the right size and open to the world, athletic and sensual. Liechtenstein exudes atmosphere. What astonishes you are the small things. Dive in! Enjoy the experiences and the serenity. 1001 opportunities await you – white in the winter, warm in the summer, fresh in the spring and colorful in the autumn. 2 content 4 country and PeoP le 8 art and culture 12 dininG and drinkin G 14 Hikin G a nd Bikin G 18 recreation and fun 22 faMilies and Vacation 24 sun and snow 28 b usiness and eV ents 30 p anoraMa MaP Princely MoMents in liechtenstein ruggell (433 meters / 1421 feet) schellenberg (626 meters / 2054 feet) LOWER Mauren / Schaanwald COUNTRY Gamprin / Bendern eschen / Nendeln Planken (786 meters / 2579 feet) schaan ALPINE GERMANY Vaduz reGION SWITZERLAND triesenberg (884 meters / 2900 feet) uPPER steg AUSTRIA triesen COUNTRY Malbun (1600 meters / 5249 feet) Principality of Liechtenstein Balzers (472 meters / 1549 feet) ITALY BeinG sMall is our claiM to Greatness take a bit of time and get to know the 160-square-kilometer (62-square-mile) gem – down in the valley along the Rhine, up in the mountains near the skies. You'll be astonished: Our small size has nothing to do with numbers. Everything is here: impressive mountains and a vibrant culture, charming villages and excellent gourmet temples. Discover what it means to be small in all its diversity and familiarity. The qualities lie in the details. Whoever discovers Liechtenstein, experiences great things in a small place. 4 country and PeoP le liechtenstein national day history Our country is 160-square-kilometers Once a year, on 15 August, all the people of 1342 The county of Vaduz is formed (62-square-mile) and not a meter larger, Liechtenstein and their guests join together 1699 Prince Johann Adam Andreas and it still offers enough space for about to celebrate. Music and joyous laughter fill purchases the Lordship of Schellen- 36,000 people, for living together, for the streets of Vaduz. And when at dusk the berg and tradition and modernity. Historically, bonfires are lit on the mountain peaks and 1712 the county of Vaduz Liechtenstein is divided into the Upper then, late at night, brilliant fireworks in the 1719 Elevation to the Imperial Principality of Country (Oberland) and the Lower Country sky light up the whole valley in a rainbow of Liechtenstein (Unterland), but people are warmhearted colorful explosions, every child knows: 1806 Attainment of sovereignty through and welcoming everywhere. They live in 11 Today is National Day. admission to the Rhine Confederation municipalities – each one is different, each www.llv.li 1868 Abolition of the Liechtenstein military one is special. You'll only notice the 1921 New Constitution enters into force differences at second glance. Vaduz is the 1923 Customs Treaty with Switzerland capital, residence of the Princely Family and 1924 Introduction of the Swiss franc as seat of Government. Liechtenstein is official currency mountains and valley. 1978 Membership in the Council of Europe www.liechtenstein.li 1990 Membership in the United Nations 1991 Membership in EFTA 1995 Accession to the EEA and the WTO 2003 New Constitution enters into force 2004 Hereditary Prince Alois is appointed Representative of Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II 2006 200 Years of Sovereignty 2012 200 years upper country (Liechtenstein) 5 the reigning Prince and Vaduz castle the Princely family Vaduz Castle is the residence of the The Princely House of Liechtenstein is one Princely Family. Visible from far away and of the oldest noble families in Europe and yet close enough to touch, the famous a very successful entrepreneurial family. The landmark is perched on a rocky terrace Princely Art Collections are among the most above Vaduz, accessible by a romantic important private art collections in the footpath. If the blue-red flag with the world and include major works of European golden crown flies above the Castle, which art covering over four centuries. In 1938, was enlarged during the Middle Ages, the Reigning Prince Franz Josef moved his Prince is at home. The privacy of the residence to Vaduz, and his son, Reigning Princely Family is respected, which is why Prince Hans-Adam II, is the first Reigning the Castle cannot be visited. But you may Prince to have been born in Liechtenstein. be lucky and encounter a member of the Princely Family on your voyage of Succession to the throne is governed by discovery through the country. the Law of the Princely House. On 15 August 2004, Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II transferred his sovereign rights to his eldest son, Hereditary Prince Alois, and appointed him his Representative. In 1993, Hereditary Prince Alois married Duchess Sophie of Bavaria, who is a direct descendent of the last Bavarian king. The Hereditary Prince and his wife have three boys and one girl. 6 www.fuerstenhaus.li country and PeoP le facts about the country Area 160 km2 (62-square-mile) Topography Lowest point: Ruggeller Riet, 430 meters (1410 feet) elevation; highest mountain: Grauspitz, 2599 meters (8527 feet) elevation Largest extension 24.6 km (15.3 miles) long and 12.4 km (7.7 miles) wide National borders 76 km (47 miles) Climate 20 to 28° C (68 to 82° F) in the summer, minus 15° C (5° F) at the coldest in the winter Capital Vaduz Population 36,848 (2012) Language Standard German is the official language; an Alemannic dialect is the colloquial language Religion 79 % Roman Catholic, 8 % Protestant, 13 % other religions Currency Swiss franc (CHF) System of state Constitutional hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis Head of State Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein Parliament 25 Members Government Five-person collegial government, appointed by the Reigning Prince on recommendation of Parliament for 4 years Time Central European Time (GMT +1), Daylight Savings Time (+1 hour from the end of March to the end of October) 7 the trADitional and the Modern –eXcitinG and colorful w herever you go, art and culture are everywhere in Liechtenstein. You‘ll find a broad cultural spectrum with surprising traces of age-old customs and the past as well as unique signs of modernity. Liechtenstein is a land full of highlights that sparkle in pictures, words, and sounds. The program is always fascinating, and somewhere between the prologue and the end, you‘ll also find your favorites. Come in and take your seats for a cultural weekend, every once in a while or as often as you like: The stage is yours! 8 art and culture the trADitional and the Modern –eXcitinG and colorful art Museum engländerbau (english schlösslekeller All of a sudden, right in the middle of Vaduz, Building art space) This boutique theater never ceases to be the you find yourself in front of a huge black cube. Contemporary art in Liechtenstein has talk of the town. Each performance in the It attracts you magically. And then you find many facets. It's created on canvas, paper, small theater is a highlight, whether the yourself in the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, carved into wood and stone, or it flickers as program includes cabaret artists from Bavaria, which has caused a sensation ever since it a video installation in a dark corner. Perhaps Graubünden, Basel, Austria or Liechtenstein, opened. The museum’s own collections are you will be fortunate enough to actually female storytellers, or Liechtenstein specialties. regularly combined in a fresh, new way. experience art in action. Take the staircase in Reserve your seat now and experience a very Rotating exhibitions featuring internationally the English Building and enter the home of special theater evening. renowned artists regularly provide for a stir the artists of Liechtenstein. www.schloesslekeller.li both in Liechtenstein and abroad. The www.kunstraum.li world-famous paintings from the collections tangente eschen of the Prince of Liechtenstein pay a visit every theater am kirchplatz Do you love jazz? Then the Tangente in so often. The café, bookshop and museum (TAK) Eschen is the right place for you. The shop also invite you to linger. concerts are traditional, experimental, or a www.kunstmuseum.li The TAK is a small theater presenting a large program as well as a cultural gathering cross-section of a wide range of styles. place recognized far beyond our borders. The musicians from both home and abroad Many famous names get together here: fascinate guests from the entire region. The whether for the theater, the dance, a intimate atmosphere lends itself to chats cabaret, the chanson, readings, or musical with the musicians, resulting in jazz performances ranging from classical to jazz. evenings frequently lasting much longer And everybody from the stage and behind than originally planned. the scenes gathers at the TAK Bar after the www.tangente.li performance. Children rave about Grimm and fairies, and the Night Bar is a novel, appealing venue for young adults. 9 www.tak.li takino fis ski Museum Vaduz film festival The film club in Takino stands for an You can ski in Liechtenstein all year round The fan circle of the Open Air Film Festival innovative and current yet controversial – at least with your eyes. In the official FIS has broadened. It’s a good thing that the film program for Liechtenstein and the Ski Museum in Vaduz, discover reminders of Town Hall Square in Vaduz offers plenty of surrounding area.