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Why visit Liechtenstein?
Ideal destination for the outdoorsy traveler seeking to experience alpine landscapes, bicycling, camping, fishing, golf, hanggliding, hiking, medieval castle, mineral baths, mountaineering, mountain scenery, museums, music, rare flora, skiing, snowboarding, theatre, villages, vineyards, and winter sports.
At a Glance
- Local Cuisine to Try: Hafalaab (Soup). Rösti (Fried Potato). Saukerkas (Cheese). Torkarebl (Porridge). Wurst (Sausage).
- Local Drink to Try: Liechtenstein Wine.
(Malbun) Triesenberg, Liechtenstein. Photo Credit: ravisimo/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- First to introduce compulsory school education in the world.
- Formerly considered a billionaires tax haven.
- Smallest nation to win a medal in the Olympics.
- There's an old smuggler's trail (Malbun) into Austria.
- Europe's fourth-smallest country.
- The Ski Museum (Vaduz) exhibits over 180 pairs of boots and 300 pairs of skis.
- One of the world's two doubly landlocked countries.
- Has 32 mountains.
- Has more registered companies than citizens in the world.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (March) Monster Concert, Operettas, Treisenberg Spring Festival, (June) LGT Alpine Marathon, and (July) Film Festival Vaduz.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Berchtold Day, Epiphany, Candlemas, Shrove Tuesday, St Joseph's Day, March Equinox, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, May Day, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, June Solstice, Liechtenstein National Day, Nativity of Our Lady, September Equinox, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December Solstice, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day, and New Year's Eve.
Photo Credit: Randy Jost/Pixabay
Good to Know
- German is their official language.
- Western side (Low Country) offers meadows, orchards, vineyards and villages.
- Eastern side (Upper Country) peaks reach above 8,000 ft.
- Has no airports.
- There are only four railway stations.
- St Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) are the nearest airports.
- From Zurich the Swiss intercity train stops in Sargans or Buchs. Nearest Austrian rail station is Feldkirch.
- Liechtenstein Museum (Austria) holds the private Art Collection of Prince of Liechtenstein.
- Bicycle theft, pick-pocketing, and vehicle break-ins are known to occur.
- Mountain rescues are extremely expensive, purchase sufficient insurance coverage to include coverage for mountain search and rescue for adventure sports.
- Most major credit cards are widely accepted, most vendors only accept chip-and-PIN cards.
- Turning right at a red stop light is illegal.
- Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is common.
- Vehicle snow chains are required during the winter.
- Mountain roads are known to close for extended periods due to weather.
- A Swiss or Austrian toll sticker is required for entry/exit.
- Drivers entering intersections from the right have priority over those passing on the left.
- Extensive bus network connects Vaduz (capital), Switzerland and Austria. Tickets must be validated prior to boarding. Failure to do so may result in an on-the-spot fine by an Inspector. If unable to pay the fine on the spot, it can automatically be doubled.
. Photo Credit: /Unsplash
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
- Required Vaccination from select countries.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000 Swiss Francs (CHF).
Sudden weather changes occur: avalanches, falling rocks, flooding, glacial crevasses, landslides, and snowdrifts.
- Best Time to Visit: May - September
- Coldest Months: November - March
- Hottest Months: June - August
- Peak Season: September - October
Photo Credit: pasja1000/Pixabay
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