Around the House

The Hasler family has lived here since 1911 when they acquired the neighboring house. The house itself is much older, dating back to at least 1850. They kept animals such as cows, pigs, ducks, and rabbits. They grew potatoes and corn, and made hay in summer. They took care of at least one garden at a time. We are keeping the tradition of having a garden and letting wild flowers grow to create a natural habitat for many animals, from butterflies to frogs.

Wildflowers on the Upper Meadow

The "upper meadow" offers a beautiful view of the mountains. In spring, wildflowers create a wonderful atmosphere. You can have a picnic and enjoy the view. We try to let the flowers grow as long as possible before the tenant farmer makes hay for his cattle. This way, the wildflowers can bloom and produce seeds for the next year.

Fruit Trees and B

ees

Schellenberg was known for its many fruit trees and beekeepers. The shack on the other side of the road is in fact an old bee house that was used by the Hasler family for many years. While it’s not in use anymore, one of the neighbors still keeps bees to this day. The 13 fruit trees on the meadow were planted by my father, Eugen Hasler Junior.

Garden Behind the House

In 2024, we created our own garden with raised beds behind the house. The goal is to grow our own vegetables, learn how to do gardening ecologically, and spend more time outdoors. My father, Eugen Hasler Junior, used to keep a garden double this size in the same spot plus another garden on the other side of the road.

Kappile (Wayside Shrine)

There are around 50 wayside shrines called “Kappile” in Liechtenstein. They serve various purposes, often deeply rooted in religious and cultural traditions. One Kappile is just next to the neighboring house. It is said that the people from lower Schellenberg met here on Sunday afternoons for prayer (rosary) before Schellenberg had its own church in 1856. The Kappile was renovated in 2022.

Ski Lift Behind the House

In the winter of 1970, my grandfather and father, Eugen Hasler Senior and Junior, installed a small homemade ski lift in Unterschellenberg. Initially very steep, the lift later moved to a flatter area behind the house you are staying in. At 110 meters long, it allowed many children to learn to ski on frosty school-free days. The lift operated until around 1990, providing a popular local skiing spot for nearly two decades.