This is where the people of Vaduz met

In earlier times, meeting places in the village and the neighborhood were part of people's everyday lives, embedded in rural and church traditions. An examination of the history of the village of Vaduz gives an idea of the social significance of these meeting places.

"Sʼ Benkli voräm Huus" and squares with village fountains were popular meeting places. In 1787, there were eight fountains in Vaduz and a wash house in the town. The construction of the water supply with house connections in 1910 reduced the importance of the fountains. Church services and other ecclesiastical events have always been meeting places. The population also came together for communal work in agriculture, forestry and alpine farming, and also helped with the construction of the Vaduz parish church in 1869-73.

Until 1848, Vaduz households also provided voluntary labor, for example by working free of charge in the manorial vineyard. In return, they were given food.

As early as 1592, Vaduz was granted an imperial privilege that allowed the municipality to hold annual and weekly markets. Inns, which have been documented in Vaduz for over 500 years, are also old meeting places. In 1667, the Vaduz authorities complained of "excessive eating and drinking" at the carnival. The constitution of 1862 gave the population the right to form associations. This led to the formation of the Harmoniemusik, the men's choral society, a mixed church choir and the fire department in Vaduz, and later various sports and youth clubs, which are still meeting places today.

Today's meeting place: the senior citizens' café

Even today, there are places in Vaduz where community is cultivated. One special offer is the Seniors' Café, organized by the municipality's Seniors' Commission.

In a cozy atmosphere, it invites all senior citizens to interesting conversations and encounters. Registration is not required.

Location: Vadozner Huus, Städtle 14
Time: Wednesdays from 2.00 to 4.30 pm

Dates 2025:

• June 18
• July 2
• August 27
• September 10 and 24
• October 8 and 22
• November 5 and 19
• December 3 and 17