This administrative center of Liechtenstein houses the National Museum and serves as a commercial hub. With 5,837 residents, it's the country's largest community.
Schaan, with 6,039 residents, is Liechtenstein's largest town. You'll find the 4th-century Roman fort ruins and St. Peter's Church along the Rhine River, while the Three Sisters mountains create a dramatic backdrop. Visit the Postmuseum to see rare Liechtenstein stamps or explore the DoMus Museum's art exhibitions. From the Schaan-Vaduz station, you can catch one of 18 daily trains to Switzerland or Austria.
Getting to Schaan
You can reach Schaan through Friedrichshafen Airport in Germany, 80 kilometers away. Regular buses connect Schaan with Vaduz, the capital city. The Schaan-Vaduz railway station runs nine daily trains in each direction between Switzerland and Austria.
Geography and Climate
The Rhine River marks the western border with Switzerland, while the Three Sisters mountain range rises in the east. Schaan has an unusual layout with four separate pieces of land within other municipalities and two areas of other municipalities within its borders, creating three separate borders with Austria. The climate includes mild winters and moderate summers, with rainfall throughout the year.
Modern Industry and Culture
Hilti, a construction technology company, has its global headquarters in Schaan and employs many local residents. At the Postmuseum, you can explore collections of Liechtenstein's postal history and stamp production. The DoMus Museum and Gallery presents local art and cultural exhibitions. The St. Laurentius Parish Church, built in modern architectural style, stands in the town center.
Education
Children can attend four kindergartens: Malarsch, Pardiel, Rebera, and Werkof. The Gemeinschaftszentrum Resch contains the primary school, while older students attend the Realschule Schaan or Sportschule Liechtenstein. Additional schools in nearby Vaduz include the Liechtensteinisches Gymnasium.
Roman History and Archaeological Sites
The 4th-century AD Roman fort measured 60 meters on each side with square towers at its corners. The 3.6-meter-thick walls protected soldiers who guarded the route between Italy and Brigantium. Archaeologists found baths, wooden buildings, a kitchen, and workshops for iron and hartshorn inside. You can see the remaining foundations and gate tower near St. Peter's Church, which was built within the fort walls during the 5th or 6th century.
