What to see in Liechtenstein?

Welcome to Liechtenstein… the Principality of Liechtenstein!

What is this small independent state which, crowned with a small castle dominating a small territory, finds itself stuck between the Switzerland et austria ? What is this small principality in the heart of the Alps?

It is above all a curiosity. Stamp collectors know this state before others. It is never mentioned in the news. It almost seems like a country that came out of the imagination, like its name, which for many is so difficult to pronounce that it seems like a magic formula.

 But is it just another country to tick off for destination-collecting tourists?

Not only!

In the heart of Europe, nestled between the majestic mountains that outline the Alpine landscape, Liechtenstein unfolds like a living painting, a symphony of greenery and rock where each element plays its part in perfect harmony. This small country, one of the smallest in the world, is a treasure trove of natural beauty, a haven of tranquility and splendor where green valleys open onto snow-capped peaks, where dense forests shelter an unsuspected wealth of flora and fauna. Crystal-clear rivers meander through landscapes that seem unchanged for centuries, offering visitors a sanctuary of peace, a return to the origins of pure and wild beauty.

Liechtenstein's cultural heritage in a mountain landscape

In this setting where nature reigns supreme, Liechtenstein also stands out for its cultural and historical heritage, where castles and museums tell the story of a country at the crossroads of European cultures. The Château de Vaduz, a princely residence perched on the heights, watches over the capital and offers an exceptional panorama of the Rhine Valley, a living symbol of the country's tradition and history. It serves as a princely residence and is not open to visitors inside.

Another castle, that of Gutenberg in balzers will catch your eye from the top of its rocky spur. Even though the castle lost its military function a few centuries ago, it has kept its proud appearance as a fortress overlooking the plain from the top of a hill. The interior will delight visitors who love scenes from the Middle Ages: woodwork from floor to ceiling, coats of arms, weapons, large tables, colored windows, etc.

Visitors are constantly invited to delve into the past, to explore the deep roots of a nation proud of its heritage, through exhibitions and works of art that weave the link between the past, the present and the future.

If you have been sensitive to the Walser culture during your travels in the Alps, in Valais and in the Italian valleys around Monte Rosa, you will not miss the Walsermuseum in Triesenberg. There you will find the history of the Walser people, explanations about their culture and the reconstruction of an interior space.

With a much more modern architecture, the Kunstmuseum & Hilti Art Foundation in Vaduz houses beautiful works of modern and contemporary art.

Nature's creations are also highly appreciated by travelers visiting Liechtenstein. From the banks of the Rhine on the border with Switzerland to the Alpine ridges on the Austrian border, the landscape of Liechtenstein offers a varied succession of different natural areas. From the wetlands of the Ruggerer Riet nature reserve to the Malbun mountain pastures, the trails cross the countryside, hills and mountains. This small country can be crossed quickly: the path known as the Liechtenstein trail allows you to go around the most important municipalities in 75 km and cover the most important points of interest in the country.

Malbun, skiing, lakes and Alps

The Alps are here and well and truly present. The hiking trails that cross the country and crisscross the ridges on the border with Austria and offer very beautiful landscapes. The holiday resorts, such as malbun, echo this communion between man and nature, offering mountain lovers an ideal playground for hiking, skiing or simply contemplation. Malbun, in particular, is an invitation to adventure in all seasons, a place where ski slopes meet hiking trails, where the pure air and silence of the peaks are a promise of renewal and well-being. Here, outdoor activities, on the shores of a lake like the one near Step are a celebration of life, a tribute to the grandeur of nature which envelops the visitor in a new energy, a profound serenity.

A miniature country in a grandiose landscape 

Liechtenstein, with its alpine landscapes, cultural treasures and havens of peace, is an ode to beauty, a place where time seems to pass more slowly, offering everyone the space to breathe, to find themselves. This country, where every view is a masterpiece, every stone a story, is an invitation to travel, to discover a world where the grandeur of nature inspires respect and admiration, where the heritage of ancestors is a bridge to the future. In this kingdom of peaks, the visitor is invited to a unique experience, to an inner journey, to meet a country where natural beauty and cultural wealth blend into eternal harmony, a hymn to the splendor of existence.

 Going to Liechtenstein means seeking a change of scenery, it means regaining the spirit of an adventurer and discovering a place that is not talked about enough, a place that arouses curiosity.

Things to do in Liechtenstein

• Visiting the capital Vaduz!
• Le ski or hiking in Malbun
• The walks in the valley at the foot of the Three Sisters, where the Samina River flows
• The walk around the castle de Gutenberg, in the south of the country.
• The museum – unique in its kind – of Walsers. This people of mountaineers who populated the German-speaking Valais and the valleys of the Aosta Valley at the foot of Monte Rosa.
• A visit to the Kunstmuseum & Hilti Art Foundation in Vaduz
• visit Heidiland, on the other side of the Rhine, in Switzerland.

And what is travel if it is not about satisfying one's curiosity?

Discovering Liechtenstein on video

The best webcams in Liechtenstein

(click on the name of the village)

• malbun : the view of the village to discover the atmosphere throughout the seasons.
• Liechtenstein Plain: a glimpse of the alpine landscapes of Liechtenstein
• Triesenberg: the Rhine Valley from Triesenberg

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