Oben am jungen Rhein

Oben am jungen Rhein (Up above the young Rhine) is the national anthem of Liechtenstein.

It is sung to same tune as the United Kingdom national anthem, God Save the Queen. The lyrics were written in 1850 by Jakob Josef Jauch. Until 1963, the lead line was "Oben am deutschen Rhein" ("Up above the German Rhine").

Text and English translation

First stanza
Oben am jungen Rhein Lehnet sich Liechtenstein An Alpenhöh'n. Dies liebe Heimatland, Das teure Vaterland, Hat Gottes weise Hand Für uns erseh'n.	Up above the young Rhine Lies Liechtenstein, resting On Alpine heights. This beloved homeland, This dear fatherland Was chosen for us by God's wise hand.
Second stanza
Hoch lebe Liechtenstein Blühend am jungen Rhein, Glücklich und treu. Hoch leb' der Fürst vom Land, Hoch unser Vaterland, Durch Bruderliebe-Band Vereint und frei.	Long live Liechtenstein, Blossoming on the young Rhine, Happy and faithful! Long live the Prince of the Land, Long live our fatherland, Through bonds of brotherly love united and free!