Medieval castle in Balzers, first recorded in 1296, one of only two surviving castles in Liechtenstein. Restored in 1905–1912, it is open to the public with a chapel and exhibition rooms.
Gutenberg Castle rises above Balzers and is one of five historic castles of the Principality of Liechtenstein — and one of only two still standing today. The castle hill was inhabited as early as the Neolithic period; excavations uncovered the famous bronze figurine known as the "Mars von Gutenberg," now displayed at the Liechtenstein National Museum. The castle itself grew out of a medieval church and cemetery fortified in the early 12th century. Badly damaged during the Swabian War of 1499, it was repaired on the orders of Emperor Maximilian I; a drawbridge remained in use until 1537. Through the 17th and 18th centuries the castle lost its military role and was damaged by several fires, the last in 1795. In 1854 Princess Franziska von Liechtenstein acquired the ruin, and between 1905 and 1912 architect Egon Rheinberger carried out an extensive restoration. Unlike Vaduz Castle, Gutenberg is not a princely residence and is open to visitors.
