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Triesen

Hotels in Triesen
  • Code:09
  • Type:commune
  • Population:5,230 (2019)
  • Area:26 km²
  • Elevation:512 m

Introduction

Triesen lies on the Rhine Valley floor between Vaduz and Balzers, with its old upper village (Oberdorf) climbing the slope towards Triesenberg.

Overview

Triesen is easy to pass on the main road and worth leaving it for: the lanes of the Oberdorf hold St. Mamerten, the oldest chapel in Liechtenstein, and the Lawena Museum brings the history of electricity to life. Paths lead from the village up the slope to Triesenberg and the Walser terrace, and the Liechtenstein Trail passes through on its way north from Balzers.

Discover Triesen

The Oberdorf and St. Mamerten

Above the modern centre, the Oberdorf is Triesen's old upper village, a cluster of lanes and houses on the slope. Its Chapel of St. Mamerten is the oldest chapel in Liechtenstein, looking out over the valley from the hillside. It makes a natural first stop on a walk up towards Triesenberg.

Lawena Museum: electricity in the mountains

The Lawena Museum in Triesen brings the history of electricity to life — a different angle on the country from the art and history museums in Vaduz, and a good stop when the weather keeps you off the trails.

Ways to Experience This Destination

Liechtenstein's oldest chapel

St. Mamerten in the Triesner Oberdorf, with a view over the Rhine Valley.

Lawena Museum

A museum that brings the history of electricity in Liechtenstein to life.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Triesen?

The upper village (Oberdorf) with St. Mamerten, the oldest chapel in Liechtenstein, and the Lawena Museum on the history of electricity. Triesen is also the start of the paths up the slope to Triesenberg.

Is Triesen on the Liechtenstein Trail?

Yes — the trail passes through Triesen on its first stage, from Balzers up to Triesenberg, on its way to Schaanwald in the north.

This overview comes from Visaja's worldwide missions database (visaja.com), checked against official government sources; for binding answers, the mission itself always has the final word.