| Ruggell | ||
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| State | Liechtenstein | |
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| Altitude | 433 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 7.32 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2.108 (2014 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 423 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 9491 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Ruggell (Ruggäll in Alemannic) is a city of Liechtenstein.
To know
Geographical notes
It borders to the north of the city of Feldkirch (Austria), to the east with Schellenberg, south of Gamprin, and to the west Sennwald (Switzerland, Canton of St. Gallen).
While Liechtenstein is known as a predominantly mountainous country, Ruggell is largely flat and lies at the foot of the Eschnerberg Mountains along the Rhine River, where international borders meet the Switzerland and theAustria.
When to go
It has a mild alpine climate. Temperatures range from -15 ° C in winter and above 30 ° C in summer.
Background
The name Ruggell dates back to 933 AD. The history of the city is closely linked to the Rhine and above all to its floods, which on several occasions caused serious damage to what was at the time an agricultural village. Today, few farmers are still left, so the image of the country's idyllic "romantic village" has disappeared, giving way to squares and houses with manicured gardens.
How to orient yourself
Ruggell: full screen map.
The town center, as well as historic buildings such as the architect's late 19th century one Viennese Gustav von Neumann is characterized by modern residential and commercial buildings.
How to get
By car
The city can be reached by a bridge over the River Rhine which separates Ruggell from the motorway Switzerland flowing along the national border.
On the train
To get to Ruggell, just take a train that leaves from the station Schaan-Vaduz at a time of Schellenberg, the nearest city, and then continue by other means.
By bus
Also in Schaan-Vaduz you can take a bus to reach Ruggell.
How to get around
The city is very small, a large part of it can be explored by bicycle, as it has several cycle paths.
What see
- Parish church of San Fridolin (Located in the city center). Dating from 1899.
- Küefer-Martis Huus Civic Museum.
- Point of the three lands. Border point of the three nations: Liechtenstein, Switzerland is Austria, located in the far north of the country.
- Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve. Marsh area with very rich flora and fauna.
Events and parties
What to do
- Sports Hall. The city owns one of the four sports halls in the entire country. The others are a Schaan, Vaduz it's at Balzers.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Itineraries
The famous trail Weg alp rohr runs along the perimeter of a mountain until it returns to the city. In 2009, a road was created that runs along the entire aforementioned route.
