Customs and traditions in Liechtenstein

Connecting history with the present

Women in traditional costumes at the 2024 national holiday in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, in sunny weather

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Liechtenstein's identity is characterized by traditions and customs. Church festivals and everyday customs combine history with the present. Due to its proximity to Switzerland and Vorarlberg, the country also has some supra-regional customs and preserves them with great passion.

Spark Sunday

One of the oldest customs

Spectators watch the sparkling spectacle at night with a view of the illuminated Rhine Valley

Carnival

The fifth season

Disguised Schaan witch at the carnival parade in Schaan, Liechtenstein, in front of an audience and colorful confetti on the street

Fairs

Roller coaster and stomach bread

Large colorful chain carousel at the fair in Balzers, full of happy visitors in front of a mountain backdrop under a blue sky.

National holiday

August 15 of each year

Princely family and guests at the 2024 State Ceremony in Liechtenstein in front of Vaduz Castle

Walser

Culture of the mountain village

A couple looks at a functioning historical loom in the Walser Museum Triesenberg in Liechtenstein, surrounded by wood paneling

Say

Stories from the past

Detailed view of carved wooden figures in mystical depiction on the Walser Legend Trail in Triesenberg, surrounded by green nature

Alpine descent

Return of the cows

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