Ziegelei und Hoffmann'scher Ringofen Travel Guide

The Ziegelei und Hoffmann'scher Ringofen in Nendeln offers a captivating look into Liechtenstein's industrial heritage. This historic brickworks features a Hoffmann kiln, an innovative structure used in the 1800s for efficient brick production. The site provides insight into the techniques and the significance of brick manufacturing in the region's development.Established in the mid-18th century, the brick factory was modernized in 1881 with the addition of the Hoffmann Ringofen. This upgrade significantly increased both the quality and quantity of brick production. Ring ovens became a symbol of the industrial age, once widespread but now rare. The kiln in Nendeln is the only one of its kind remaining in the wider region of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.Visitors can explore the factory remains and learn about the kiln's operation and the lives of the workers. The surrounding area adds to the experience with its picturesque Liechtenstein landscape.