Triesenberg
Encyclopedia
Triesenberg is a municipality in Liechtenstein
with a population of 2,564. Its area of 30 square kilometers makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of 884-1,000 metres.
migrants in the Middle Ages. 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 the Alemannic dialect
common to the country.
, Malbun
, Masescha
, Rotenboden
, Samina, Silum
, Steg
, Sücka
and Wangerberg
. Malbun is also the only ski-resort village of its country, located not too far from Austria
n borders.
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
with a population of 2,564. Its area of 30 square kilometers makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of 884-1,000 metres.
History
The village is noted for its distinct dialect, dating from the influence of WalserWalser
The Walser are German-speaking people who live in the Alps of Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein and Austria. The Walser people are named after the Wallis , the uppermost Rhône River valley...
migrants in the Middle Ages. 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
Standard German
Standard German is the standard variety of the German language used as a written language, in formal contexts, and for communication between different dialect areas...
, and the Alemannic dialect
Alemannic German
Alemannic is a group of dialects of the Upper German branch of the Germanic language family. It is spoken by approximately ten million people in six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France and Italy...
common to the country.
Geography
The municipality counts 9 villages: GafleiGaflei
Gaflei is a hamlet in Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg.-External links:* - description of Gaflei...
, Malbun
Malbun
Malbun is a ski-resort village in the municipality of Triesenberg, Liechtenstein.-Geography:Malbun is the only resort for skiing in Liechtenstein. It is located at 5,200 ft above sea level in the Alps, on a road to Steg and Vaduz, and few kilometers from the Austrian border....
, Masescha
Masescha
Masescha is a village of Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg....
, Rotenboden
Rotenboden
Rotenboden is a village of Liechtenstein, located in the center of the country to the east of Triesenberg....
, Samina, Silum
Silum
Silum is a village of Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg....
, Steg
Steg (Liechtenstein)
Steg is a town in Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg.-Sports:Liechtenstein's only ski jumping hill is situated here.Steg is a popular destination for multi-sport....
, Sücka
Sücka
Sücka is a village of the municipality of Triesenberg, Liechtenstein, located just to the west of Rotenboden on the road to Steg and Malbun....
and Wangerberg
Wangerberg
Wangerberg is a village of Liechtenstein in the municipality of Triesenberg, located on a hill in front of Triesen....
. Malbun is also the only ski-resort village of its country, located not too far from Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n borders.