Triesenberg

Triesenberg
Municipality
Panoramic view
Town hall & St Joseph Parish Church
Malbun
Chapel St. Wendelin & Martin in Steg
Wangerberg
Flag of Triesenberg
Flag
Coat of arms of Triesenberg
Coat of arms
Triesenberg and its exclave in Liechtenstein
Triesenberg and its exclave in Liechtenstein
Interactive map of Triesenberg
Coordinates: 47°7′5″N 9°32′36″E / 47.11806°N 9.54333°E / 47.11806; 9.54333
Country Liechtenstein
Electoral districtOberland
VillagesGaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Silum, Steg, Sücka, Wangerberg
Government
 • MayorChristoph Beck (VU)
Area
 • Total
29.69 km2 (11.46 sq mi)
Elevation
884 m (2,900 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)
 • Total
2,636
 • Density88.78/km2 (229.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)CEST
Postal code
9497
Area code7004
ISO 3166 codeLI-10
Websitewww.triesenberg.li

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).

History

Triesenberg was first mentioned in 1378 as "Trisnerberg" (and was called "Triesnerberg" until "Triesenberg" became the official spelling in the 20th century). 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. 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.

Politics

Last election

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Patriotic Union7,27154.8850
Progressive Citizens' Party5,24039.555+1
Free List7395.580-1
Total13,250100.00100
Valid votes1,32594.91
Invalid votes392.79
Blank votes322.29
Total votes1,396100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,68382.95
Source: Gemeindewahlen

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

References

  1. ↑ Amt für Statistik (2020). "Population and Housing" (PDF). Landesverwaltung fürstentum Liechtenstein. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 Hilbe, Herbert; Mayr, Ulrike. "Triesenberg". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  3. ↑ P. Christiaan Klieger, The Microstates of Europe: Designer Nations in a Post-Modern World (2014), p. 41