Malbun: A family experience in Liechtenstein

Small but excellent – that's Liechtenstein. The familiar ski resort Malbun boasts a unique location at the romantic valley basin, excellent offers for the whole family, and a variety of winter activities. Let us introduce you to the princely ski resort.

Idyllically situated in the Samina Valley between 1,600 and 2,100 meters above sea level, the snow-sure Malbun ski area awaits you. The 23 kilometers of perfectly groomed pistes offer downhill runs for all levels of ability.

Beginners will feel particularly at home on the Schneeflucht lifts. Sporty skiers, on the other hand, should not miss the two black runs on the Hochegg chairlift.

Malbun is especially popular with families: it even received the Swiss hallmark of excellence as „Family Destination“. Hotels are located right by the slopes, so there is hardly any journey or waiting to overcome; you can skip out of bed and right onto the slopes! At malbi-Park, the little ones can try their first turns in the snow. Equipped with a magic carpet as well as a ski carousel, the kids' area is the ideal place to start out. Moreover, child care facilities allow parents and grandparents to lean back and relax for a little while.

The Principality of Liechtenstein is known for many things, but rarely for its Olympic successes. The small country between Austria and Switzerland holds a remarkable record: no other country in the world has won as many Winter Olympic medals per capita as Liechtenstein. All of these medals were won in alpine skiing.

Ski World Cup champions Tina Weirather and Marco „Büxi“ Büchel have been on skis since they could walk. Even though you could argue that being the daughter of Olympic champion Hanni Wenzel and world champion Harti Weirather, skiing is in her blood, Tina Weirather still had to start on a shoestring. And could there have been a better place to practice their first swings than at their native resort of Malbun?

Liechtenstein's mountains offer a range of activities off-piste as well. The surrounding nature is best discovered snowshoeing or on the 12 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails. Tobogganing and ice skating are great fun for the whole family. To make the day complete, finish it off with delicious fondue at the mountain hut.

Shopping and culture are not far off either. At only half an hour's bus ride from Malbun, Vaduz' centre is home to museums, restaurants, and shops. On the way back, the quaint village of Triesenberg is definitely worth a visit, especially at Christmas time.

The 75-kilometre Liechtenstein Trail is also a very special experience in winter. It leads through all of Liechtenstein's municipalities and can be hiked easily and safely even in the cold season, as the highest point is only around 1000 meters above sea level. Depending on your personal fitness level, you can complete the trail in three or more days. Incidentally, you can have your luggage transported from one accommodation to the next in comfort. 

Before you set off, it's worth taking a look at the “LIstory” app. There you can unlock stations at various points and then read up on Liechtenstein's history from the comfort of your sofa at home.