Liechtenstein best places to visit
This post covers Liechtenstein best places to visit and the top tourist attractions in Liechtenstein.
I was searching the other day for some of the most stunning landscapes and countries in Europe and came across Liechtenstein. Reading about it a little more and seeing traveler photos of this country, pretty much convinced me that this place has to be in the wishlist, for its picturesque hiking trails, breathtaking alpine meadows and some royal experience. So we when to Switzerland, we made sure to drive through the country but missed the top tourist attractions in Liechtenstein or the best places to visit.
CLAIM TO FAME
One of the smallest countries (it is actually a principality), doubly landlocked between the neighboring Austria and Switzerland, Liechtenstein is an alpine meadow of brightly hued wild flowers.
If you are into cycling, this would be an opportunity to cycle through 3 countries in 1 day (Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein)
WHEREABOUTS (HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY) AND HOW TO REACH
In the heart of central Europe, it is accessible by both road and rail (Eurail). Rail access is via the Swiss border stations at Buchs or Sargans, or via the Austrian station at Feldkirch.
Road access is all 4 directions: Germany in the north, Austria in the east, Switzerland in the west and Italy in the south.The nearest international airport is Zurich in Switzerland
Source: mapsofworld.com
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Late April to Early October
Top Tourist Attractions in Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein Things to do
In the Capital City of Vaduz
- Castle of Vaduz: Regal home to the prince of Liechtenstein
- Iconic Red House
- Numerous museums for Art (both classic and contemporary), natural and cultural history
The museum and adventure pass is suggested for discounts and free entry to various attractions.
Other Liechtenstein best places to visit and Liechtenstein things to do outside of Vaduz
- Gutenburg Castle: One of the traditional castles in Liechtenstein
- Eschnerberg Trail: it’s a historically significant trail, linking the towns of Schellenberg and Bendern and passes through ancient settlements
- Princess Gina trail (Fürstin Gina Weg): popular hike, known for the picturesque and unique flowers along the trail
- Ruined castles of Schellenberg
- Prince of Liechtenstein winery: Known for some of the most delicious wine in the Rhine valley
- Try or Buy Schadler Pottery: Found in the Nendeln area, the practice of Schadler pottery is centuries old, having started around 1836
- Walser Museum: Visit for the local customs and traditions of the
Liechtenstein Best Places to visit and Liechtenstein things to do with the children (and otherwise too)
- Quirky Calculator and typewriter museum in the Schaan area
- Malbi Adventure Playground
- Alpaca Lama tour: An absolute delight for children, it’s a very unusual trekking tour where one hikes alongside these peaceful 4 legged creatures
- Riding the city train in Vaduz
- Postage Stamp museum: Children can learn about the printing techniques used to make postage stamps. Considering they are not accustomed to usage of postage stamps itself, this may be very interesting (almost like a history and engineering lesson combined in some sense)
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LIECHTENSTEIN
- One of the few countries in the world with more registered companies than citizens
- It has the highest GDP per person in the world (when not adjusted for purchasing price parity)
- Known in the past as a billionaire tax haven
- It is a constitutional monarchy and a principality but not exactly a country. Sometime loosely referred to as a protectorate of Switzerland and shares its currency with Switzerland too
- German is the commonly spoken and official language
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liechtenstein#Economy
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/25-best-things-liechtenstein/
