Malbun is a

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- resort

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in the eastern exclave of the

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, in

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Geography

Malbun is the only resort for skiing in

. It is located at above sea level in the

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, on a road to

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and

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, and less than two kilometers from the

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n border. In 1968, five Swiss artillery shells accidentally hit it, damaging a few chairs that were sitting outdoors.

Bergbahnen Malbun

Bergbahnen Malbun is the actual ski area of Malbun village and is serviced by three chair lifts: two on the western slope area and one on the eastern slope area. At the top of Bergbahn Malbun's eastern lift, the alpine ridges of Switzerland and

can be seen. At the slope area's base are two children's areas. Malbi Park is the learning area for children that is provided at no cost and includes a miniature tow-bar as well as a magic carpet. The other area is primarily the location of Malbun's ski school instruction and is located a short distance further from the main ski area.

References

External links

Liechtenstein - The Snowboard Dad In Europe
Villages of Liechtenstein Ski areas and resorts in Liechtenstein Enclaves and exclaves {{Liechtenstein-geo-stub