Town
Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's tiny capital, with a princely castle on the hill and good art museums along the main street.
Central Europe
Liechtenstein
A tiny Alpine principality between Switzerland and Austria, with a hilltop castle, good museums and easy mountain walks.
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Why Liechtenstein matters
Liechtenstein is one of Europe's smallest countries, so small that you can cross it in a morning, and that is half the charm. A princely castle watches over the capital, Vaduz, a pocket-sized town with excellent art museums, and a few minutes later you can be on a mountain trail or ski slope with views over the Rhine valley. It is a funny, friendly place to collect a stamp, see a castle and breathe mountain air before moving on to Switzerland or Austria.
Talking points
- It sits between Switzerland and Austria and uses the Swiss franc
- The ruling princely family lives in the castle above Vaduz
- The country is small enough to cross in a short bus ride
- Hiking in summer and skiing in winter are easy to reach from the capital
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- Capital
- Vaduz
- Languages
- German
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Best time to go
- June to September for hiking; December to March for skiing at Malbun.
Where to base yourself
Cities and towns in Liechtenstein
Town
Triesenberg
Liechtenstein
A mountainside village above Vaduz, known for its Walser heritage and views over the Rhine valley.
Top places
What to see in Liechtenstein
Castle
Vaduz Castle
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
The princely family's hilltop residence above the capital, seen from outside.
Art gallery
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
A striking black modern art museum in the middle of Vaduz.
Other
Malbun
Triesenberg, Liechtenstein
A small Alpine ski resort and summer hiking base high in the mountains.
Neighbourhood
Städtle
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Vaduz's pedestrian main street, lined with shops, cafes and outdoor sculptures.
Castle
Gutenberg Castle
Liechtenstein
A medieval hill castle in Balzers, in the far south of the country.
Museum
Liechtenstein National Museum
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
A museum about the country's history, nature and traditions,.
Museum
Walser Museum Triesenberg
Triesenberg, Liechtenstein
A small museum about the Walser people who settled the mountain village.
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