Triesenberg

Triesenberg (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈtriːzn̩ˌbɛrɡ] ^ⓘ) is a municipality in Liechtenstein with a population of 2,636. Its area of 29.69 square kilometres (11.46 sq mi) makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of 884–1,000 metres (2,900–3,281 ft).

Triesenberg
Municipality
Triesenberg in late August 1987
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Triesenberg
Triesenberg and its exclave in Liechtenstein
Coordinates: 47°7′5″N 9°32′36″E
Country	Liechtenstein
Electoral district	Oberland
Villages	Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Silum, Steg, Sücka, Wangerberg
Government
• Mayor	Christoph Beck (VU)
Area
• Total	29.69 km2 (11.46 sq mi)
Elevation	884 m (2,900 ft)
Population  (31 December 2018)[1]
• Total	2,636
• Density	89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	CEST
Postal code	9497
Area code	7004
ISO 3166 code	LI-10
Website	www.triesenberg.li

History

Triesenberg is noted for its distinct dialect, dating from the influence of Walser migrants in the Middle Ages, who arrived in the region early in the 14th century.^[2] This dialect is actively promoted by the municipality. The existence of this dialect is one evidence of remarkable linguistic diversity within the small Principality, as it is spoken alongside the Standard German and Alemannic dialect common to the country.

Geography

The municipality includes eight villages: Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Silum, Steg, Sücka and Wangerberg. Malbun is the only ski-resort village in the country, located not far from the border with Austria (Vorarlberg).

Notable people

• Maria Foser, Deputy Government Councillor for Social Affairs
• Franz Schädler (1917–1941), alpine skier
• Gustav Schädler (1883 Triesenberg – 1961 in Vaduz), politician and a former Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
• Marco Schädler (born 1964 in Triesenberg) composer, he studied music at the conservatory in Feldkirch, Austria.

Gallery

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  St. Joseph's Parish Church
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  The village of Malbun