The Vaduz Cathedral or Cathedral of St. Florin is a beautifully elaborate neo-Gothic building, the center of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vaduz, and one of the main attractions of the capital of the principality.

Earlier, there was a chapel whose patron was St. Florin as well. It might have been built in the Early Middle Ages and repeatedly reconstructed and expanded over the centuries.

In 1869, it was decided to build a new church in Vaduz, as the chapel could no longer accommodate all the parishioners. The plan for the new structure was designed by Austrian architect Friedrich von Schmidt, who by that time had gained professional fame for his churches in the neo-Gothic style and the restoration of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.

The foundation stone of the new church was laid on August 17, 1869; a year later, the roofing took place. In October 1873, the church was consecrated and opened to parishioners.

To honor the completion of the construction works, Prince Johann II offered four bells as a present to the church. Cast in 1872 at a foundry in Feldkirch, Austria, each bell has its name, and you can hear them tolling on specific occasions. For example, the bell of St. John announces the start of the grape harvest. In 1965, two more bells were added, including the bell of the Holy Trinity, which is the largest bell of the Vaduz Cathedral, weighing over 6,000 kilograms. This bell can only be heard during public holidays or on special occasions.

The next significant date in the history of the church is December 12, 1997, when Pope John Paul II erected the Archdiocese of Vaduz. Thanks to it, the parish church of St. Florin was raised to the dignity of a cathedral. At the same time, Wolfgang Haas was appointed the first archbishop. He is still on duty.

The cathedral doors are open to everyone. In the evening, you can attend one of the services that are regularly held there.