Liechtenstein national holiday
Liechtenstein celebrates its national holiday on 15th August.
This national celebration was introduced in 1940 and is closely linked to the birthday of Prince Franz-Josef II on 16th August.
On this day thousands of locals and tourists attend a large fair held in the capital, Vaduz. The national holiday is officially opened with a ceremony held on the lawn in front of Vaduz Castle, during which the Prince and the president of the parliament make speeches.
The celebrations come to an end in the evening with a spectacular fireworks at Vaduz Castle.
Program points
11:30 a.m
Official state act with speeches by Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein and President of the State Parliament Albert Frick on the palace grounds
From 2 p.m
Big folk festival in the town of Vaduz
From about 9.15 p.m
Lighting of the bonfire and the crown on Tuass and torchlight procession over the Fürstensteig
10 p.m
Big fireworks
Further information
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Contact
Liechtenstein Marketing
Äulestrasse 30
9490 Vaduz
T 00423 239 63 63
info(at)liechtenstein.li
www.tourismus.li