Castles and Ruins
Liechtenstein’s architectural landscape is defined by its strategic fortifications along the Rhine Valley. This collection features the princely Vaduz Castle and the well-preserved Gutenberg Castle in Balzers alongside several significant medieval ruins. Highlights include the 13th-century fortifications of Neu-Schellenberg and Alt-Schellenberg, which once guarded the northern border, and the secluded Wildschloss ruins overlooking the capital. These sites offer a glimpse into the region’s feudal history, ranging from active royal residences to archaeological remains dating back to the High Middle Ages.
A Vaduz Castle
Vaduz Castle is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein.
B Gutenberg Castle
Gutenberg Castle is an intact castle in the town of Balzers, Liechtenstein, in the centre of the municipality of Balzers, the southern…
C Obere Burg
Obere Burg, also known colloquially as Burg Neu-Schellenberg, is a castle ruin located in the municipality of Schellenberg, Liechtenstein.
D Untere Burg
Untere Burg, also known colloquially as Burg Alt-Schellenberg, is a castle ruin located in the municipality of Schellenberg, Liechtenstein.
E Ruine Tosters
A medieval hill castle ruin situated on a rocky northern spur of the Schellenberg ridge. Dating back to the 13th century, the site features a well-preserved keep and the remains of a late-Gothic residential building.
Schalun Castle
Schalun Castle, also known colloquially as Wildschloss, is a castle ruin located in the municipality of Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
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