Anniversary magazine 300 years Principality of Liechtenstein

In future, Malbun is keen to continue positioning
itself as a compact and friendly recreation and
holiday destination with a focus on families. Without
neglecting the winter season, the focus will
increasingly turn to the summer months – where
Malbun’s history as a tourist centre began over 100
years ago.
FROM «ALP BUN» TO «MALBUN»
1351
A document records that the first Count of
Vaduz presented Malbun Valley to the Municipality
of Schaan-Vaduz. In 1355, the Valser
acquire part of Malbun on a hereditary lease.
1652
Triesenberg acquires part of Malbun from Vaduz
and Schaan, which is used above all for agriculture
and Alpine farming, as well as for hunting.
Martin Walser
1908
The «Alpen Kurhaus und Touristenstation
Malbun» («Malbun Alpine Health and Tourist
Resort») opens. During the summer months
the resort accommodates up to 20 guests. The
building exists to this day as the Alpenhotel
Vögeli.
1934
The Kurhaus («Health Resort») remains open
throughout the year for the first time.
1947
The Gnalp-Steg Tunnel is opened after a twoyear
construction period.
1961
The Malbun–Hocheck ski lift is built.
1964
Construction of the Malbun–Sareis Chair Lift.
1966
Lifts are also installed in Täli and Schneeflucht.
2000
The two previously independently operating
companies Skilift AG and Malbun-Bahn AG
merge to form the mountain railway company
Bergbahnen Malbun AG.
INTERVIEW WITH
ANITA BANZER
Read more about the
future of Malbun in the
interview with Anita
Banzer, member of the
Executive Board of
the mountain railway
company Bergbahnen
Malbun AG.
www.tourismus.li/
banzer-interview
2003
To safeguard the future of the winter sport
resort of Malbun, the old lifts are to be
replaced by new equipment and snow canons
are to be procured. The project is completed by
the 2006 season
2007
Malbun is awarded the quality seal «Family
Destination» by the Swiss Tourism Federation for
the first time.
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