Camping Mittagspitze sits on a steep hillside between Triesen and Balzers, and it holds a distinction that matters if you are planning a Liechtenstein road trip: it is the only campsite in the entire principality. That alone makes it worth knowing well. The terraced pitches offer real alpine views, the guest card hands you free bus travel from day one, but the site runs on a strict timetable and Swiss electrical standards that will catch you off guard if you arrive unprepared.
- Location: Sägastrasse 29, FL-9495 Triesen, Liechtenstein (7 km from Vaduz)
- Access from A13 motorway: Trübbach/Balzers exit
- Altitude: 510 metres
- Touring pitches: 80 (grassy terraces, some hardstanding)
- Electrical supply: Swiss sockets only, 6-amp limit (adapter required)
- Pool season: 15 June to 15 August
- Night rest hours: 22:00 to 08:00 (no vehicle movement)
- Midday driving ban: 12:00 to 14:00 (barrier closed)
- Free WELCOME Guest Card: included with every overnight stay
Arriving at the Campsite: The Rules That Catch People Out
The midday driving ban is the first thing to understand. The entrance barrier stays firmly closed between 12:00 and 14:00 every single day. Arrive in that window and you will be waiting on the main road outside, no exceptions. Reception hours run from 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:30, so plan check-in between 14:00 and 17:30 to get a pitch choice worth having.
Night rest rules lock vehicle movement from 22:00 to 08:00. This is enforced seriously. If you are arriving late from the road, call ahead. Guests already on site cannot move their vehicles during these hours either.
Access from the A13 motorway is via the Trübbach/Balzers exit. The roads leading up to the site are steep and curved. Drivers of large motorhomes should take it slowly on the final approach. If you are coming by public transit, the "Triesen, Säga" bus stop sits a 7-minute walk downhill from the entrance.
Pitches and Accommodation
Terraced Pitches: The Views and the Mud
The campsite spreads across steep hillside terraces at roughly 510 metres altitude, with panoramic views across the Rhine valley and into Switzerland. The pitches are unmarked and mostly grassy, which means ample space to spread out. It also means that after heavy rain the ground turns soft quickly. Heavy campervans get stuck on the grassy terraces in wet weather. If the forecast looks bad, request a hardstanding pitch at reception when you book. There are 7 hardstanding spots and they go fast.
The site has around 100 permanent pitches alongside the 80 touring pitches, which gives parts of the campsite a settled colony feel rather than a passing traveller vibe. Late arrivals tend to land near the driveways or in less sheltered spots, another reason to arrive during business hours.
Bungalows, Rooms, and Apartments
Rental options range from compact wooden bungalows to multi-bed guesthouse rooms (a 16-bed guest house opened in 2017 with 4 and 6-bed dormitory rooms, plus bathroom and kitchen). The bungalows are clean and comfortable. The basic bungalows have no running water inside. You get an outdoor tap and a jerrycan for fresh and grey water management. That detail surprises a lot of guests who assume a bungalow means a self-contained unit.
Ten studio apartments are also available for longer stays.
Electricity, Wi-Fi, and the Swiss Socket Problem
This is where most campervan travellers hit trouble. Standard CEE blue plugs do not fit the power pedestals here. The site uses Swiss-style sockets, which are incompatible with the Type 2 blue CEE connectors standard on European motorhomes and caravans. You need a Swiss travel adapter.
Reception loans out Swiss-to-Euro adapters for a 10 CHF deposit, but supplies run out in high season. Bring your own. The power output is capped at 6 amperes, which means air conditioning units, high-wattage kettles, and induction hobs will trip the breaker. A basic travel kettle and a low-draw device charger are fine; anything drawing over 1,000 watts is not.
Wi-Fi coverage is available but only reliable near the reception building and common room. Once you move to the upper terraces, the signal drops significantly. If you need a solid internet connection for work, position yourself on a lower pitch close to reception.
The Pool, Showers, and Sanitary Facilities
The outdoor swimming pool sits at the top of the site and delivers a genuinely good mountain backdrop. The water stays cold because the pool is unchlorinated and fed by natural river circulation. Even in July it runs significantly cooler than a heated municipal pool. Pool operating hours end strictly at 19:00. The pool season runs from 15 June to 15 August, which is a narrow window. If you are visiting in May, June before the 15th, or late August, the pool will be closed. Check the best time to visit guide for seasonal activity windows.
Two sanitary blocks handle the daily peak. The showers have solid water pressure and hot water is free, with no coin meters. That alone puts Mittagspitze ahead of many European campsites. The main drawback is the vertical distance: walking from the highest terraces down to the lower sanitary block is a genuine climb, especially after a full day of hiking.
Washing machines are coin-operated at 3 CHF per cycle. Bring plenty of small coins.
The pool season on the Liechtenstein Adventure Pass aligns with the campsite's pool window, so summer visitors tend to get the most value from both.
Food Options: On-Site and Nearby
The Morning Bread Service
Fresh bread and pastries arrive daily from local bakeries. You must write your name on the order list at reception before 18:00 the evening prior. Rolls are ready for pickup from 08:30 the next morning. This is one of the campsite's better small touches and worth using if you are an early hiker.
Restaurant "Zur Alten Eiche" (Budget Warning)
The on-site restaurant serves high-quality seasonal Alpine dishes on an attractive terrace. It is genuinely good food. It is also expensive by any measure: a standard main course runs around 50 CHF. For a couple, an evening meal here approaches 120-150 CHF including drinks. There is no budget option or casual snack counter.
For affordable meals, use your free guest card on the LIEmobil bus and ride to the Migros or Denner supermarkets in central Triesen. Both are a short, direct bus journey. Self-catering makes a real difference to the overall cost of a stay here. The Liechtenstein travel costs article covers the full budget picture if you are planning a longer trip.
Your Free WELCOME Guest Card
Every overnight guest receives a WELCOME Adventure Pass on check-in. This digital guest card provides completely free travel on the entire LIEmobil bus network from your arrival day through to departure day. Vaduz city centre is a 10-minute bus ride from the campsite. There is no surcharge, no card to load, just scan and board.
Activation works through the WELCOME app. If the campsite has your email address when you book, you receive activation instructions three days before arrival. Set this up before you get there. The pass also includes discounts on various leisure activities across Liechtenstein, including free entry to the Mühleholz swimming pool in Vaduz and free alpine mini-golf in Malbun.
For getting around the principality beyond the campsite bus, the getting around Liechtenstein overview covers all transport options in detail.
Hiking Directly from the Campsite
You do not need to drive anywhere to access alpine trails. Around 15 hiking routes start directly from the campsite. A gate next to the swimming pool leads straight onto the forest trail network. From here you can join the Liechtenstein Trail, the 75-kilometre coast-to-coast walking route across the entire principality. The first segment runs from Balzers through Triesen and up to Triesenberg, passing Gutenberg Castle along the way.
For shorter walks, the route down into the Lawena Valley is signposted, dog-friendly, and takes under two hours return. It is accessible directly from the campsite without backtracking through Triesen village.
The campsite is also well-placed for Fuerstensteig, Liechtenstein's challenging ridge walk. The trailhead is reachable by bus from the campsite in under 30 minutes. That route is exposed and technical; it requires solid footwear and a clear weather window.
When to Visit
The campsite is open year-round for caravans and motorhomes. Summer (June through August) gives you the pool, full restaurant service, and the warmest hiking conditions. It is also the busiest period and the window when electrical adapters disappear from reception quickly.
Shoulder season (April, May, September, October) offers significantly quieter conditions, more pitch choice, and lower prices. The views are arguably better in autumn when the Rhine valley fills with colour. Off-season discounts apply through the winter months, though the pool and restaurant hours are reduced.
The campsite sits at 510 metres - for alternatives, see our guide to where to stay in Liechtenstein., so even midsummer evenings can be cool. A decent sleeping bag and layers are worth packing regardless of the forecast.
