Nendeln
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers benefit from Liechtenstein’s Schengen Area membership and open borders; occasional customs checks may occur at the railway station for passengers arriving from Austria.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Low crime rate
- Customs checks at railway station
- Schengen Area membership
- Proximity to Switzerland and Austria
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nendeln month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nendeln are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and August the wettest (about 223 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9 | -3.9 | 134 | 5.4 |
| February | 9.0 | -1.5 | 103 | 6.6 |
| March | 11.7 | 1.1 | 109 | 8.0 |
| April | 15.2 | 4.7 | 135 | 9.6 |
| May | 18.3 | 9.0 | 186 | 9.6 |
| June | 23.6 | 14.0 | 170 | 11.5 |
| July | 24.3 | 15.5 | 212 | 11.6 |
| August | 24.5 | 14.9 | 223 | 10.6 |
| September | 20.7 | 11.0 | 151 | 9.1 |
| October | 17.1 | 7.2 | 128 | 7.3 |
| November | 10.7 | 1.5 | 115 | 5.7 |
| December | 7.3 | -2.0 | 129 | 5.0 |
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- Documented history · 1799
During the War of the Second Coalition in 1799, the village was burned by invading French troops.
- Documented history · 1939
It was the starting location of 1939 Liechtenstein putsch, where approximately 40 members of the VBDL began a march towards Vaduz.
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01 · OverviewNendeln, in brief
Nendeln
Nendeln is a village located within the municipality of Eschen in Liechtenstein. As of 2023, the population of Nendeln stands at 1,407 residents.
Geographically positioned in north-central Liechtenstein, the village sits along the main road Schaan-Schaanwald. This vital transportation route links the country directly to Buchs, Switzerland, and Feldkirch, Austria. Nendeln is situated close to several neighboring settlements, including Schaanwald, Mauren, Eschen, and Planken. The local coordinates place the village at 47.19846 latitude and 9.543 longitude within the Europe/Vaduz timezone, utilizing the CHF currency and German as spoken in Liechtenstein (de-LI).
The cultural and historical footprint of Nendeln spans multiple eras of European interaction. Before the permanent establishment of the village, the Roman Empire maintained a presence in the area, as evidenced by excavated Roman villas. Linguistic historians indicate that the name of the settlement likely derives from a Celtic origin. Centuries later, during the War of the Second Coalition in 1799, invading French troops burned the village. In a later political event in 1939, Nendeln served as the starting location for the Liechtenstein putsch, wherein approximately 40 members of the VBDL initiated a march toward Vaduz.
Cross-border connectivity remains a defining feature of the settlement. Nendeln features a railway station positioned along the Feldkirch-Buchs line, accommodating 22 trains per day with 11 operating in each direction between Switzerland and Austria. Because the neighboring station in the direction of Austria, Schaanwald, has not been used since 2013, Nendeln functions as a customs checkpoint and border station for passengers arriving from Austria. Because Liechtenstein shares a customs union with Switzerland, customs checks are conducted either in the station or directly on board trains by Swiss officials. Although systematic passport controls were abolished after Liechtenstein joined the Schengen Area in 2011, the transit corridor continues to facilitate daily international exchange.
For further documentation, media related to the settlement can be viewed through Wikimedia Commons and official geographic databases such as the GeoNames record for Nendeln.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nendeln
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nendeln located and what are its coordinates?
Nendeln is situated in Liechtenstein at geographic coordinates 47.1985, 9.5430, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nendeln?
Nendeln has a recorded population of approximately 1,407 and observes the Europe/Vaduz time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nendeln?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nendeln include DE-LI, with CHF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nendeln?
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