LIECHTENSTEIN ~ Vaduz Castle ~

... A really lovely postcard of an impressive and fairy tale looking castle... coming from the fourth-smallest state in Europe... this tiny tax haven is in fact the only country whose borders are entirely within the alps... the castle overlooks the town from an adjacent hilltop... the castle is not open for visitors, but you can explore the grounds around the castle and enjoy the amazing views... with great matching EUROPE castle stamp... Thanks a lot Rosmarie!!【ツ】

Ⓒ Photo: Filmfabrik Anstalt Layout: Susy-Dom,Vaduz
The Principality of Liechtenstein has an area of 160 km² and is bordered by Austria and Switzerland. Vaduz is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of the national parliament. It is known as a "principality" because it is a constitutional monarchy headed by a prince.

The Vaduz Castle is home to Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein.The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Built by Hugo von Petronell-Liechtenstein around 1130, this castle is said to stand on a rock known as the light ('Licht') stone ('Stein'). It was a fortress and came into ownership of the Princely family in the 17thC.

Stamp:

EUROPA Stamps - Palaces and Castles
(Issued 06-03-2017)

LIECHTENSTEIN ~ Flag ~

...An interesting and cool flag postcard coming from the sixth-smallest country in the world...Thanks a lot Rosmarie!!

Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked country situated in central Europe in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps bordered by Austria and Switzerland. Vaduz is the capital located along the river Rhine.
The head of state is Prince Hans-Adam II von Liechtenstein.

Stamp:

Archaeological Finds in Liechtenstein - Utensils (Issued 07-03-2016)

LIECHTENSTEIN ~Malbun~

Received my 4 postcard from Liechtenstein...and finally showing something else than "Vaduz Castle"...
I do love all the snowy mountain views, it looks idyllic... on a postcard!! ^__^
...I'm no so fond of snow...we just had a few weeks with snow here in Belgium and immediately there are lots of problems, bad road conditions, buses and train delays... Maybe at a ski resort it all feels different...can't know, I never been to one!! Thanks a lot Ruedi and Sirinya!!

With nice stamp: Castles in Liechtenstein "Schellenberg Ruins" (Issued 14-11-2011)

Malbun is the only resort for skiing in Liechtenstein with 23km piste between 1300-2000m. It is located at 5,200 ft (1,600 metres) above sea level in the Alps and only few kilometers from the Austrian border.

The Sareiserjoch is a mountain ridge near the top of the chairlift from Malbun. It serves as an ideal starting point for skiers and snowboarders to head back down into the valley on the excellent pistes.

LIECHTENSTEIN ~Castle Vaduz~

Got my second written and stamped card from the tiny state Liechtenstein today....Being this my third Vaduz Castle card I'm wondering if they don't have postcards showing something else from there!!:D:D But I love it anyway...

With nice Liechtenstein 2007 Europe Cept stamp Scouting!

The Principality of Liechtenstein lies in the middle of Europe, situated between
Switzerland and Austria, snow-covered mountains and sunny valleys.

The castle was first built some 700 years ago. Since 1712 it has been in the possession of the Prince of Liechtenstein, since 1938 it has been the residence of the prince’s family, so it is not open to the public. The 12th century keep and the structures on the east side are the oldest parts of the castle.

LIECHTENSTEIN ~Vaduz Castle~

Thanks to Johan I got two lovely mountain cards today!
But one really made me happy.... My first written and stamped from Liechtenstein with such a beautiful stamp.... So a NEW COUNTRY for my collection!!! :-) GREAT!! Thanks a lot Johan for thinking of me on your holiday. :-)

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine microstate in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over 160 km² (about 61.7 square miles), Vaduz Castleis the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop.

LIECHTENSTEIN

Liechtenstein is a tiny alpine country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland and Austria. Vaduz Castlle is named after the town Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein and is the offical residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein.