Triesen: Village History and Cultural Landscape

Triesen offers several ways to explore its village history and cultural landscape: from the village centre, with its old houses, vineyards and chapels, to routes through the surrounding area. The Gasometer focuses on art exhibitions and projects on local and national history. Options include a walk through the settlement centre, hikes and the Forst recreation area. This lets you discover Triesen according to your interests, through culture, walking routes or leisure activities.

Culture and Architectural History

The Gasometer is the municipality of Triesen’s cultural centre and is located on the site of the former Jenny, Spörry & Cie. cotton mill. It hosts art exhibitions as well as projects on local and national history. Its two main focuses offer different perspectives: art and history, from village to country.

The former protected weaving mill in Triesen was built in 1863. This date provides a specific historical reference point for the local textile industry. The mill is a protected building with a known year of construction; the Gasometer, by contrast, focuses on exhibitions and historical projects.

Village Centre and Chapels

Triesen’s village centre features old houses, vineyards and two chapels. During a recent renovation of the Marienkapelle, Baroque frescoes were discovered on the walls. St. Mamerta Chapel is thought to date back to the 9th century. Frescoes are wall paintings; at the Marienkapelle, an artistic detail takes centre stage, while St. Mamerta is characterised by an early, though uncertain, date.

Walks and Hikes

The “Explore the Settlement Centre” walk leads from the municipal centre to St. Mamerta Chapel, along Dorfstrasse and beside the village stream, which is no longer visible today. The reference to the stream adds a landscape feature that is no longer visible as a watercourse to the route description. The “Hiking Through the Cultural Landscape” brochure presents six hikes of varying lengths and difficulty through Triesen’s cultural landscape. The walk has a clearly named destination, while the six hikes differ in length and difficulty. Numerous walking routes also let you explore the surrounding area of Triesen, with its natural and cultural landscapes. If you want to choose a route based on a specific destination, the walk provides a clear point of reference; for the hikes, length and difficulty can help guide your choice.

Forst Recreation Area

The Forst recreation area includes a spacious playground, several fire pits for barbecuing, a Kneipp facility, a fitness trail through the woodland on both sides of the Badtobelröfi, and a circular track about 450 metres long with a joint-friendly sawdust surface. The circular track’s approximate length and surface are specified; the fitness trail is set within the woodland landscape. When choosing between these activity options, the distance and surface of the circular track offer different points of reference from the fitness trail’s route. Check the current condition of the facilities before your visit.

For the main travel overview: Triesen.