Gutenberg Castle is one of the oldest castles in Europe. It towers over Liechtenstein on a hill about 70 meters high. The exact date of the foundation of the castle has not been preserved; archaeologists suggest that the construction began in the 11-12th century and lasted about a hundred years.

Initially, it belonged to the lords of Frauenberg, but later, in 1314 and for as much as 500 years, it was the property of the House of Habsburg, which was one of the most powerful royal dynasties in Europe. The gradual weakening of the dynasty affected the Gutenberg castle as well. Since 1750, it stood abandoned and fell into decay.

Only at the beginning of the 19th century, the castle passed into the possession of the Prince of Liechtenstein, who transferred it to the commune of Balzers. At the beginning of the 20th century, the owner of the castle changed again. It became a Vaduz-born sculptor, Egon Rheinberger. It was he who took up the restoration of Gutenberg Castle and gave it a long-needed cared-for look.

In 1979, the castle became the property of the Liechtenstein royal family again and still is to this day.

In addition to the many owners of Gutenberg Castle, fate had other challenges in hand. More than once (in the 15th and 18th centuries), the structure was engulfed in large fires and almost destroyed, but, like a phoenix, it always rose from the ashes.

At the moment, no one lives in the castle, and it is usually closed to the public. However, everyone can get into the courtyard, and in the summer months (from May 1 to October 31), study the castle chapel and stroll through the rosary. If you climb the hill where Gutenberg Castle stands, you will have an excellent opportunity to enjoy the views of the mountains, vineyards, and the Rhine Valley.

Besides, during the warm season, the city holds various cultural and entertainment events in the castle, allowing you to get into the inner premises.