Vaduz, Liechtenstein — Central Europe (the Alps)
Schloss Vaduz
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Castle Vaduz
Die Ursprünge des Schlosses liegen vermutlich im 12. Jahrhundert. Der Bergfried wurde wahrscheinlich als eine der ersten Bauten errichtet und später durch einen Wohnturm ergänzt. Dieser Wohnturm kann auf das Jahr 1287 datiert werden. Erstmals erwähnt wird es 1322. In den Besitz des Hauses Liechtenstein kam es 1712 und diente unter dem Namen Hohenliechtenstein der Landvogtei als Sitz mit Dienstwohnungen im Westtrakt bis 1732. Danach verfiel es zunehmend, und erst von 1905 bis 1912 wurde es einer gründlichen Renovation unter- zogen und wiederhergestellt. Fürst Franz Josef II. liess es dann ausbauen und bewohnbar machen. 1939 zog er mit seiner Familie ein und nahm ständi- gen Wohnsitz.
Eine Besichtigung des Schlosses ist nicht möglich jedoch bietet der Kurzfilm «Fürstliche Momente», gezeigt täglich im Alten Kino Vaduz, interessante Einblicke hinter die Schlossmauern und informiert über die Geschichte des Schlosses und des Fürstenhauses.
Das Miniaturschloss wurde von Alfred Würgler in unzähligen Stunden Handarbeit angefertigt und 2006 der Gemeinde Vaduz aus dem Privatbesitz zur Verfügung gestellt. 2022 wurde die Miniatur im Auftrag der Gemeinde Vaduz durch Klaus Brandl einer umfassenden Restaurierung unterzogen und hat im November 2022 auf fürstlichem Boden, direkt neben dem Liechtenstein Center, eine neue Heimat gefunden.
Castle Vaduz
Vaduz Castle lies on a hillside 120 metres above Vaduz. It is the symbol of the capital and can be seen from far away. It is thought that the castle was constructed as a fortress as early as the 12th century, before living quarters were added in 1287. Vaduz Castle is first mentioned in documents dating back to 1322. The castle came into the ownership of the Princely Family in 1712 and the west wing served as the family's official residence until 1732. However, after that the building became increasingly dilapidated and fell into disrepair before being rebuilt and renovated between 1905 and 1912. Under Prince Franz Josef II the castle was extended and once again made fit for living. In 1939 the Prince moved in with his family and adopted Vaduz Castle as his official residence.
It is not possible to visit the castle, but the short film «Princely Moments», shown daily at Altes Kino Vaduz, provides interesting insights behind the walls and informs about the history of the castle and the Princely House.
The miniature castle was made by Alfred Würgler in countless hours of manual labour and was made available to the municipality of Vaduz from private property in 2006. In 2022, the miniature was comprehensively restored by Klaus Brandl on behalf of the municipality of Vaduz and found a new home in November 2022 on princely grounds directly next to the Liechtenstein Center.
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical month for this entry is November 2022.
Location. 47° 8.317′ N, 9° 31.36′ E. Marker is in Vaduz. It is on Städtle, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the north side of the Liechtenstein Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Städtle 39, Vaduz 9490, Liechtenstein. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Km.0.+0.Km. (a few steps from this marker); Areal der ehemalige Kapelle St. Florin / Site of the former chapel of St. Florin (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rathaus der Gemeinde Vaduz / Vaduz City Hall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Vaduz (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); City Hall / Former School (approx. 3.2 kilometers away in Schaan); Theater (approx. 3.3 kilometers away in Schaan); I Had a Comrade (approx. 3.4 kilometers away in Schaan). Touch for a list and map
of all markers in Vaduz.
Also see . . .
1. Vaduz Castle (Wikipedia).
Overview: Vaduz Castle (German: Schloss Vaduz) is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop.(Submitted on September 7, 2024.)
2. Vaduz Castle, Liechtenstein (YouTube, 0:29). Brief overhead drone (DJI Phantom 3) tour of the castle in 4K. (Submitted on September 7, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.




