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Käsknöpfle in Liechtenstein

Taste what is probably Liechtenstein's most famous specialty: "Käsknöpfle" (cheese dumplings). You will find them on the menus of many restaurants. Traditionally, "Käsknöpfle" are eaten with roasted onions and apple sauce.

Masesha
Masescha mountain restaurant
The Berggasthaus Masescha is located at around 1200 m above sea level in Masescha above Triesenberg.
Steg
Bergstübli
The Bergstübli is a lovingly run restaurant in the center of the idyllic mountain village of Steg.
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Vaduz
Chapter Two
At Chapter Two, guests can immerse themselves in truly traditional cuisine in the heart of the town of Vaduz.
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Mauren
Gasthaus zum Hirschen
The Gasthaus zum Hirschen offers a variety of home-style cooking and a cozy terrace to linger.
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Ruggell
Landgasthof Rössle
At the Landgasthof Rössle , guests are treated to culinary delights in a cozy country atmosphere.
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Vaduz
Restaurant Adler
As a fourth-generation family business, the traditional Restaurant Adler in Vaduz has been serving its guests since 1908.
Vaduz
Restaurant Engel
In addition to good home cooking and regional cuisine, you can also enjoy the best of Thai and Chinese cuisine here.
Malbun
Restaurant JUFA Hotel
The restaurant at the JUFA Hotel offers homemade specialties prepared with regional ingredients.
Triesenberg
Restaurant Seeblick
The Restaurant Seeblick is situated in an idyllic location in the mountain village of Steg.
Malbun
Restaurant Turna
The Turna restaurant is known far beyond the borders of Liechtenstein - and for good reason.
Malbun
Restaurant Vögeli
The team at the Vögeli restaurant will spoil you with regional and international cuisine.
Malbun
Sareis Bergrestaurant
The Sareis Bergrestaurant is located 2000 m above sea level and offers coziness in a rustic restaurant as well as a magnificent panorama on one of the most beautiful sun terraces in Liechtenstein.
Malbun
Schlucher-Treff
The Schlucher-Treff in Malbun welcomes you with home-style cooking, local specialties and a spacious terrace.
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Schellenberg
Wirtschaft zum Löwen
The Wirtschaft zum Löwen is famous for its delicious Käsknöpfle - a highlight of regional cuisine.

Why Käsknöpfle are so popular

"Käsknöpfle", the Liechtenstein version of "Käsespätzle", combines simple ingredients with an incomparable taste. With lots of cheese, crispy onions and lovingly prepared, it is the perfect dish for a cozy meal in Liechtenstein.

Cheese dumplings with fried onions at the Gafadura hut in Liechtenstein - regional specialty in an alpine setting

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