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Balzers

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Balzers month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Balzers are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and August the wettest (about 203 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.9-3.71455.6
February8.8-1.71056.8
March11.40.81268.2
April15.34.31359.8
May18.58.61929.7
June23.913.617611.7
July24.615.120111.7
August24.814.720310.6
September21.110.81499.2
October17.47.21367.4
November11.21.71235.9
December7.3-1.91395.1

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People and places shaping Balzers

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Research updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1200

    Balzers is the home of the Gutenberg Castle, which was built around 1200 on a rocky hill between Balzers and Mäls.

  2. Documented history · 1799

    In 1799, during the War of the Second Coalition, French troops encamped in Balzers for 20 days.

  3. Documented history · 1949

    Much to the dismay of Balzers' population, the strategically important Ellhorn mountain was ceded to Switzerland in 1949, in exchange for an equally sized area.

  4. Construction of Gutenberg Castle

    Castle built around 1200 on a hill between Balzers and Mäls

  5. French encampment (1799)

    French troops encamped in Balzers for 20 days during the War of the Second Coalition

Current public leadership

  • Karl Malin

    Mayor of Balzers since 2023

People associated with this place

  • Xaver Frick (1913 in Balzers

    2009) Olympic track and field athlete and cross-country skier. He competed in track sprinting events in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and cross-country skiing at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Frick is the only Liechtenstein athlete to date to have competed in both

  • Andrea Willi (born 1955)

    Minister of Foreign Affairs (1993–2001).

  • Christine Wohlwend (born 1978)

    politician.

  • Xaver Frick

    Olympic track and field athlete and cross‑country skier; competed in 1936 Summer and 1948 Winter Games

  • Andrea Willi

    Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein (1993–2001)

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Oerlikon Balzers

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Balzers. Company.

  • Bank Frick

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Balzers. Crypto asset service provider in EU.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Balzers, in brief

Balzers is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Balzers took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Balzers

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Balzers

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Balzers

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Balzers

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Balzers

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08 · Questions

Questions about Balzers

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balzers

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Balzers located and what are its coordinates?

Balzers is situated in Liechtenstein at geographic coordinates 47.0666, 9.5036 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Balzers?

Balzers has a recorded population of approximately 4,628 and observes the Europe/Vaduz time zone (CHF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Balzers?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Balzers include de-LI, and the circulating currency is CHF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Balzers?

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