Malbun
Area Small Liechtenstein alpine village and ski resort
High-altitude Malbun in Liechtenstein serves as a compact alpine resort with family ski slopes, cross-country tracks and summer hiking trails near the Austrian border, plus simple mountain huts and cable-car access.
.jpg?width=1200)
Malbun is an alpine village and ski resort in the Triesen municipality of Liechtenstein, located in a high valley near the border with Austria. It functions as the principality’s main destination for downhill skiing and mountain recreation.
The settlement comprises a small cluster of hotel and chalet accommodation, ski lifts and marked pistes serving family-oriented winter sports. In summer the area is used for hiking and alpine walking on trails that connect valleys and nearby ridges.
Malbun lies on mountain slopes above the Rhine valley in southeastern Liechtenstein and is accessed by road from the nearby village communities; it is one of the few inhabited high-altitude resorts within the country.
- Elevation and use: Sits at high altitude around 1,600 metres and is Liechtenstein's principal alpine resort for skiing and summer hiking.
- Ski resort: The village is the country's primary winter sports centre with small ski lifts and groomed slopes suitable for families and beginners.
How to Get to Malbun #
Malbun is reached by road from Vaduz (approx. 20-30 minutes). Public bus services connect Vaduz with Malbun, and regional parking is available for visitors arriving by car.
Tips for Visiting Malbun #
- Malbun is a small alpine village; book accommodation in advance during ski season and summer hiking season.
- The resort is family-friendly with gentle slopes-ideal for beginners-so check for ski-school availability if traveling with children.
- Combine crossing border trails into Switzerland for scenic ridge walks if time and paperwork allow.
Best Time to Visit Malbun #
Best visited winter for skiing and summer for hiking; shoulder seasons are quiet and pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Malbun #
Malbun's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1577 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
