Question 1

How do I get to Balzers?

Accepted Answer

Liechtenstein's southernmost municipality lies about 10 kilometers south of Vaduz and is reachable within minutes by car or postal bus from the Swiss side via the border crossing at Sennwald; the nearest train station is in Sargans, Switzerland.

Question 2

What makes Gutenberg Castle special?

Accepted Answer

Perched on a striking hill above the village and lovingly restored in the 20th century, the castle ranks among Liechtenstein's most photographed sights and today houses a sculpture garden as well as a picturesque castle garden overlooking the Rhine Valley.

Question 3

What is there to see in the historic center of Balzers?

Accepted Answer

Around the parish church of St. Nicholas cluster well-preserved half-timbered houses and a small local museum documenting the agricultural and industrial past of Liechtenstein's southernmost municipality with historic photographs and everyday objects.

Question 4

What does the Fläscherberg above Balzers offer?

Accepted Answer

The forested slopes of the Fläscherberg offer well-marked hiking trails with views over the Rhine Valley into the Swiss Alps, passing vineyards that rank among the southernmost wine-growing areas of the German-speaking world.

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