Calendar of events – Liechtenstein

There are plenty of cultural events lined for the coming year in Liechtenstein. If you plan to visit Liechtenstein, then make sure to include the following events in your itinerary as well. The most important ones not to be missed are the opera by Ralph Benatzky and the classical musical concert. To witness the cultural events in a beautiful nation like Liechtenstein is an experience in itself.

1. Operetta Im weissen Rössl by Ralph Benatzky

Saturday, 20 January 07 to Saturday, 17 March 07

Description: Leopold is the headwaiter in Weissen Rössl and secretly in love with the pretty proprietor, Josepha. She, however, has lost her heart to the regular guest, Dr. Siedler. He, in turn, has his eye on the factory owner's daughter. This operetta was first performed in Berlin in 1930.

Place: Vaduz

Website: www.operette.li

2. Triesenberg Spring

Friday, 23 March 07 to Sunday, 25 March 07

Description: Inspire and rejuvenate yourself on the weekend with classical music concert at the height of 800m/2625 ft above sea level. Flow in the rhythm of flute, violin and basso continuo with works by Bach, Telemann, Wendling and many more.

Place: Dorfsaal, Triesenberg

Tel: +423 262 87 52

+423 262 22 54

Email: Verein Triesenberger Konzerte vtk@adon.li

3. Bärgar Früahlig-Mountain Spring

Friday, 20 April 07 to Sunday, 6 May 07

Description: As the hard winters give way to the colorful weather of spring, the proprietors from the mountains extend their invitations to the traditional Triesenberg Spring to take you on a gastronomical ride to light spring dishes in Restaurant Kainer, Hotel Kulm, Restaurant Edelweiss and Café Guflina.

Place: Triesenberg

Tel: +423 262 19 26

4. La Traviata - Oper von Giuseppe Verdi

Saturday, 19 May 07 / 19:30 CET

Place: Vaduz

Address: Opernverein Vaduz Arthur Konrad, Schinderböchel 7, 9490 Vaduz

Email: info@opernvereinvaduz.li

Website: www.opernvereinvaduz.li

5. LGT Alpine Marathon

Saturday, 16 June 07

Description: Bask in the beauty of the exceptional mountain scenery in Liechtenstein and enjoy the warm atmosphere at the 8^th LGT Alpine Marathon Liechtenstein. The challenging mountain marathon is an extraordinary experience, as it covers a distance of 42 km at an altitude of 1800 m/5900 ft.

Place: Bendern

Tel: +423 262 19 26

Email: www.lgt-alpin-marathon.li

Website: info@lgt-alpin-marathon.li

6. Film Festival Vaduz

Saturday, 14 July 07 to Sunday, 29 July 07

Description: Experience an open-air cinema under the starry sky and pleasant breeze at the Film Festival Vaduz. The program guarantees over two weeks of romance, drama, excitement and adventure this summer.

Place: Vaduz

Tel: +423 777 35 11

Email: kino@li-life.li

Website: www.filmfest.li

7. National Day

Wednesday, 15 August 07

Description: National Day is celebrated as a public festival with games for young and old, dance performances, musical entertainment and culinary delights organized in the afternoon of August 15. The morning is devoted to the official national ceremony including an open-air mass on the castle meadow. The highlight and finale of the National Day is the grandiose fireworks display at 10.00 p.m.

Place: Vaduz

Tel: +423 236 67 21

Email: info@tourismus.li

Website: www.staatsfeiertag.li

8. Winegrowers' Festival

Saturday, 15 September 07

Place: Rathausplatz, Vaduz

Address: Liechtenstein Tourismus, Städtle 37, 9490 Vaduz

Tel: +41 (0)423 239 63 00

Fax: +41 (0)423 239 63 01

Email: info@tourismus.li

9. Game of Football