Jump to content

Malbun

Coordinates:47°6′7.2″N9°36′28.8″E/ 47.102000°N 9.608000°E/47.102000; 9.608000
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malbun
Village
Malbun is located in Liechtenstein
Malbun
Malbun
Locator map of Malbun in Liechtenstein
Coordinates:47°6′7.2″N9°36′28.8″E/ 47.102000°N 9.608000°E/47.102000; 9.608000
CountryLiechtenstein
Electoral districtOberland
MunicipalityTriesenberg
Elevation
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1(CET)
• Summer (DST)UTC+2(CEST)
Postal code
9497
Area code(+423)...
WebsiteOfficial website

Malbun(German pronunciation:[malˈbuːn]) is aski-resortvillagein an exclave of themunicipalityofTriesenberg,inLiechtenstein.

Geography[edit]

Malbun is the only resort for skiing inLiechtenstein.It is located at 1,600 metres (5,249 feet)above sea levelin theAlps,on a road toStegandVaduz,and less than two kilometers from theAustrianborder.[1]In 1968, five Swiss artillery shells accidentally hit it, damaging a few chairs that were sitting outdoors.[2][3]

Bergbahnen Malbun[edit]

Bergbahnen Malbun is the actual ski area of Malbun village and is serviced by three chair lifts: two on the western slope area and one on the eastern slope area. At the top of Bergbahn Malbun's eastern lift, the alpine ridges ofSwitzerlandandAustriacan be seen. At the slope area's base are two children's areas. Malbi Park is the learning area for children that is provided at no cost and includes a miniature tow-bar as well as a magic carpet. The other area is primarily the location of Malbun's ski school instruction and is located a short distance further from the main ski area.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^347290636Malbun onOpenStreetMap
  2. ^"Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive Search".
  3. ^"Pocket 'war'".Canberra Times (Act: 1926 - 1995).16 October 1968. p. 4.
  4. ^"A Microstate's slopes".17 April 2020.

External links[edit]