http://www.planken.li
( 786 meters elevation )
smallest municipality by population
located on a sunny mountain terrace at the foot of the Three Sisters Massif
extraordinary panorama of the Rhine Valley

General information on Planken
The Walser community of Planken lies in a sunny, beautiful location, high above the Rhine Valley (786 meters elevation). The name of the town is derived from the very widespread Roman term "Planca" or "Plaunca" for rising pastures and meadows. The territory of the municipality is located on a mountain terrace and is surrounded by a forest.
The forest mainly fulfills a protective function today. The timber industry, which used to be an important economic activity for the inhabitants, is no longer of any importance. Most employed persons living in Planken work in one of the businesses in the valley. Planken is a point of departure for numerous beautiful walks and hikes.

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Historical buildings and sites in Planken

• St. Joseph´s Chapel
  The chapel was built in 1768 and was newly furbished with the support of Prince Franz I in 1929/30.
  The church was redesigned in 1955 under the supervision of architect Felix Schmid of Rapperswil.

Planken, situated on a mountain
terrace, is the smallest
municipality of Liechtenstein
with about 360 inhabitants

St. Joseph's Chapel, built in
1768, was redesigned in 1955

Planken is a popular excursion
destination due to its
panoramic view of the
Rhine Valley