Gutenberg Castle Burg Gutenberg
Balzers, Liechtenstein
Gutenberg Castle is a castle situated in the municipality of Balzers, Liechtenstein. Dating to the 12th century, it stands as a cultural heritage monument. It is the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The castle is open to the public from May 1 to October 31, specifically on Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00. During these months, daily high temperatures range from 16 °C in May to 22 °C in July and August, though visitors should anticipate rain on 18 to 22 days per month. The cooler spring and autumn months, such as May and October, see daily highs of 14 °C to 16 °C.
To reach the castle, the nearest airport is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport in Switzerland, located 47 km away. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen in Germany is 67 km away. The site is 9 km from Vaduz. Nearby points of interest include Vaduz Cathedral, the Government Building, and Vaduz Castle, all located within 9 km. The Abbey of Saint Gall and its library are also accessible, approximately 41 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 5 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 74 | 90 | 78 | 102 | 124 | 147 | 147 | 111 | 76 | 88 | 87 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
