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Jan 13, 2023 · Vaduz is in on the western border of Liechtenstein, which is surrounded by Switzerland on the south and west, and Austria to the north and east. Liechtenstein is German speaking and they use Swiss Francs, so if you're visiting from Zurich you won't need to change currency.
- Traveling to and Around Liechtenstein
- Walking and Hiking in Liechtenstein
- Schaan and Vaduz
- Epilog: Liechtenstein to Switzerland
The idea of a trip to Liechtenstein came about when I read about a new night train route from Prague to Zürich, skimming the border of Liechtenstein. I mentioned this to my pal Joe, who I do a lot of traveling with, and we decided that was as good a reason as any to go. It also meant I could write a guide on how to book, travel, and what to expect ...
As I mentioned, the idea was to walk across the country in one day. This would prove to be ambitious for a number of reasons: weather, terrain, time… the three important things, basically. We arrived in Buchs at 7 am, dropped our bags off at our Airbnb, and set out to walk to Schaan. On the map, this seemed like a hop, skip and jump over the river,...
By the time we descended back into Schaan, it’d started raining and we were very hungry. And oh boy, let me tell you now: if you want to get lunch in Liechtenstein, you’d better turn up on time or not at all. Everywhere was shut. And an awful lot of places were named ‘Wanger’ — car dealerships, bars, independent shops — so as an Englishman with an ...
Werdenberg Castle and its lake — David Szmidt It’s a poor lookout for anywhere if the most exciting destination for a Friday evening is Switzerland, but it appeared that this was the case. Back in Buchs, we explored the tiny, pretty streets around Werdenberg Castle and its lake, and eventually found ourselves the only patrons in an unpromising-look...
If your visit to Liechtenstein takes you to Vaduz, the Alte Rheinbrücke is a must-stop destination; the peaceful, quaint bridge is almost certainly unlike any other border crossing you have experienced!
- Stephanie Hubka
- Schloss Vaduz (Vaduz Castle) “Storm the Castle!”. Not sure why this was in my head as I huffed up the hill in my floral dress but maybe I watch too many medieval themed shows???
- Hofkellerei (Princely Winecellars) Did you say “Prince” and “Wine” in the same sentence? Yes. I’m so there! I love when I’m lost and looking for things and then something obvious, like a vineyard, pops into my view.
- Cathedral of St. Florin. It is a Roman Catholic neo-Gothic church constructed in 1874 and designed by Austrian architect Friedrich von Schmidt. Pope John Paul II elevated the church to cathedral status in 1997.
- Rathaus. In 1931 Vaduz decided to build a new town hall. Of course, a competition was held and the architect Franz Roechle was the winner.
- Train to Sargans, Switzerland. From your origin city in Switzerland, choose the most convenient train to Sargans, Switzerland. From Zurich, we hopped the 9AM train to Sargans (Direction Chur) and arrived a little after 10AM.
- Explore Gutenberg Castle in Balzers, Liechtenstein. The bus ride over to Balzers is pretty quick and simple. There is no passport control when crossing the Rhine River and into Liechtenstein.
- Take the Bus to Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein. Once you’ve had your fill of Balzers views, head for the closest bus stop at the bottom of the hill from the castle.
- What to See in Vaduz. Get off the bus at the Vaduz, Post stop. You’re now a short block away from the tourist information center. Start at the Liechtenstein Center.
Oct 26, 2023 · If you want to visit Vaduz from Switzerland, there are a few options of how to get to the capital city for a day trip. The easiest, of course, is by car. If you’ve rented a car, there are multiple bridges across the River Rhine, which acts as a natural border between Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
1. Get Your Passport Stamped at the Liechtenstein Center. 2. Explore Städtle Street. 3. Vaduz Castle (Schloss Vaduz) 4. St Florin Cathedral. 5. Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein. 6. Liechtenstein National Museum. 7. Liechtenstein Postal Museum.
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