Major city · Liechtenstein
Balzers
Visit Gutenberg Castle and a local restaurant; half a day is enough, add a night at Hotel Hofbalzers if you want a relaxed stay.
Balzers is a small southern municipality of Liechtenstein, best explored in a few hours for its castle and churches; a night is optional for a leisurely stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar
- Airports
- ZRH · ACH
- Nights
- 1
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- Liechtenstein ↗Liechtenstein is in a customs union with Switzerland and uses the Swiss franc; Swiss customs allowances apply.
- Liechtenstein ↗There is no airport; arrive via Zurich or Friedrichshafen/Altenrhein and continue by train and bus.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Balzers112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Balzers, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Liechtenstein-wide
- SIM or eSIMLocal operators are small (Telecom Liechtenstein/FL1, Salt Liechtenstein); most visitors roam.Liechtenstein-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and good.Liechtenstein-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up.Liechtenstein-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Liechtenstein-wide
- SafetyBalzers is very safe; standard precautions apply and keep an eye on traffic on narrow streets.
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- RestroomsFree in museums, the tourist centre and restaurants for customers.Liechtenstein-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and several Catholic holidays; museums are usually open on Sundays and closed on Mondays.Liechtenstein-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZRH Zurich Airport (Train to Sargans (≈1 h), then bus to Balzers (≈15 min); total about 2 h.).
- Getting aroundBus from Sargans (≈15 min) reaches Balzers; the town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a cafécheckCHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHotel Hofbalzers double room, a night, per roomCHF 120 (≈ US$150)
- Mid-range bedHotel Hofbalzers double room, a night, per roomCHF 180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedHotel Hofbalzers double room, a night, per roomCHF 250 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 50 (≈ US$65) · Mid CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · High CHF 130 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZRH Zurich Airport (Train to Sargans (≈1 h), then bus to Balzers (≈15 min); total about 2 h.) · ACH St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (Small regional airport; bus/train to Sargans then bus to Balzers, about 1 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Balzers: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus from Sargans (≈15 min) reaches Balzers; the town centre is walkable. Parking available near the castle.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vaduz
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Balzers to Vaduz, about 30 min
Capital with museum and castle viewpoint.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Hofbalzers
Simple hotel near Höfle, good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 50–80 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 80–130 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 130 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Hofbalzers double room1 × 1 night × CHF 120 | CHF 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CHF 50 | CHF 50 |
| Bus Sargans → Balzers, one way1 × CHF 8 · check | CHF 8 |
| Meal at a local restaurant1 × CHF 25 · check | CHF 25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 20 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 223 per person per day, bed included | CHF 223≈ US$300 |
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2026 estimate in CHF; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a cafécheck | CHF 3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Meal at a local restaurantcheck | CHF 15–30 (≈ US$19–40) |
| Bus Sargans → Balzers, one waycheck | CHF 8 (≈ US$10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited dining options; check opening hours in advance.
- Castle opening times vary; verify on the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
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My bed tonight
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
Embassy
Swiss and Austrian consulates are nearby; US consulate in Zurich (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Sargans → Balzers: about CHF 8 (≈ US$10) per person, 15 min (check)
- Hotel Hofbalzers double room: CHF 120–250 (≈ US$150–350) per night, double (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Balzers. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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