The smallest state in Europe, located between Switzerland and Austria, amazing in its historical fullness, geographical location and economic geography - Liechtenstein. Imagine, the area of the Moscow Ring Road can accommodate five such principalities.
The country has no train station, no airport, the main mode of transport is cars and bicycles. However, there is a very high standard of living, a developed economy, and high-precision industry. Liechtensteiners, there are only 36 thousand of them, and the population of Moscow is 12 million, know how to make money by actively using historical attractions that attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, and issue their own exclusive stamps, which attract collectors.
The Alpine mountains are great for winter holidays for both extreme sports enthusiasts, active recreation and family holidays with children.
We recommend that lovers of history and architectural masterpieces see the pearl of this tiny state. In the 14th century, the County of Vaduz arose within the borders of the Roman Empire, and is still considered the capital of Liechtenstein.
It is here that the legislative and executive powers of the country are located. Residents of Liechtenstein managed to maintain modern city with developed industry and trade institutions, the medieval spirit of the 14th century, which so attracts tourists from all over the world. 40 percent of buildings in the Upper and Middle Towns are recognized as historical monuments.
The main street of Vaduz is closed to cars. This is a street for tourists and travelers. Almost every building on the Stadl has historical value. After visiting the Postal Museum and the famous English House, city guests can relax comfortably with a cup of coffee and a croissant and go shopping.
From any corner of Vaduz you can see a unique building, the townspeople called it the Red House, a beautiful monument of medieval architecture. Its unusual stepped roof has always attracted attention. 400 years ago the house was reconstructed for winemaking.
Location: Fürst Franz Josef Strasse - 109.
Here is Vaduz Castle, a place where people lived for centuries. The Royal Family. For several centuries, the monarchs of Liechtenstein took refuge behind its powerful walls. The castle is incredibly beautiful in the predawn haze. Tourists can admire it from afar, and only one day a year, on a national holiday, visitors are allowed outside its fortress walls.
Location: Bergstrasse - 2.
The hallmark of Vaduz is considered to be the Government House, built at the beginning of the 20th century in the neo-Baroque style by the famous architect Gustav von Neumann in warm beige shades and decorated with frescoes. On the facade of the building we see the coat of arms of Vaduz, made in the form of a shield, divided into four parts. In the middle there is a golden-red shield - the coat of arms of the Liechtenstein family of the early 17th century.
In Vaduz, the world's only Postal Museum, which is famous for its collection of English and principality stamps, is interesting and educational. Here you can buy new stamps, which, of course, is very attractive to philatelists and collectors, and is a source of income for this small country. To attract tourists, images of huge stamps are installed in the pavements. By the way, in the forties, the Russian artist Myasoedov successfully worked on the creation of Liechtenstein stamps.
Travelers are very ambiguous, but always curious about the Liechtenstein Museum of Art. The black square building, erected in 2000, contrasts with the snow-white rooms filled with works of modern art. Visitors are especially interested in sculptural compositions made in the arte povera style.
In front of the museum, the city authorities erected a monument “Reclining Woman”, created by Fernando Bottera, a master of figurative painting. The bronze statue of a reclining woman is quite large - three and a half meters. As the master admitted, he wanted to express his attitude towards the world around him.
Vaduz Town Hall still serves as the administrative center of the city. On the walls of the meeting room, where the city authorities make major decisions, there are portraits of the princely dynasty of Liechtenstein.
Location: Städtle - 6.
Residents of Vaduz consider their saint FlorinaRemussky. One of the miracles that glorified the saint was the transformation of simple water into real wine. In the 19th century, instead of the old medieval church, a temple dedicated to this saint was erected.
The cathedral belongs to the Roman Catholic Church and is an example of the neo-Gothic style, although the severity of its decoration, lack of pomp and severity of form makes it look like a Protestant church.
Location: St. Florinsgasse - 15.
German artist and philosopher Heinz Mack decorated the center of Vaduz with two unique light prisms. Disillusioned with paint, Mack began working with movement and light. The refracting rays of light in the prisms create an amazing effect that attracts many spectators. The color of the prisms is constantly changing - sometimes they are almost transparent, sometimes they become pink or red, lilac. This is truly a fascinating sight.
Among the picturesque mountains on a high hill you can see Gutenberg Castle with its pointed brown roofs. Defensive structures have been built at this site since the 12th and 13th centuries. Wars and fires did not spare these ancient walls, but the castle was rebuilt again and again. Archaeologists have been working on the territory for many years, and the artifacts found can tell about the life of the medieval city. For half a millennium, the castle belonged to the Habsburg dynasty, and is now the property of the principality.
Holidays, theatrical performances, and musical performances are held in the castle courtyard, and at this time those interested can visit the attraction and see the wonderful rose garden, the Church of St. Nicholas, built in the neo-Romanesque style. The hillsides are covered with terraces where grapes are grown.
The castle of Sasso Corbaro is located on a hill. Surrounded by fortifications, the castle served for defense, and the city prison was located right there. During a thunderstorm, lightning struck it and the castle almost burned out.
Now it has become fashionable to carry out reconstructions of historical events here. And Liechtenstein has a rich past. Music festivals are also held here, attracting many music lovers.
One of the largest cities in Liechtenstein is Eschen. Like Vaduz, the city is of great interest to travelers. Archaeologists have found artifacts proving that people lived here as early as the fifth millennium BC.
In the Carolingian era, the city was called Essana, which translated from the Celtic language means “by the water.” Eshen consists of two parts: Eshen itself and Nendeln. The city is famous for its industry and trade.
Tourists are interested in the Church of St. Lawrence. Residents of the city revere him very much. Saint Lawrence defended the poor and disadvantaged and suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith. The church is more than a thousand years old; time has not been kind to it.
Only the bell tower has survived to this day in its original form. The opportunity to touch stones with a thousand-year history attracts many travelers.
At an altitude of one and a half thousand meters above sea level in Liechtenstein is Triesenberg, located in the Walser Mountains. Its inhabitants still speak their own dialect. For several centuries Triesenberg was exclusively agricultural. But now trade and industry, as well as tourism, are actively developing in the city.
The surrounding villages have wonderful ski and toboggan runs that attract the attention of thousands of enthusiasts. But history buffs are attracted by the Church of St. Joseph, built at the end of the eighteenth century. The church was built at the expense of Joseph Wenzel von Liechtenstein. The prince ruled the country three times.
Popular tourist routes
Every tourist visiting Liechtenstein simply must take a walk along the pathEschnerberg, which leads from Bendern to Schellenberg. Contemplation of mountain peaks covered with shining snow, forests, green valleys, ancient villages will appeal to both adults and children. The Path of the Princes route also attracts with its name. This route passes through the Three Sisters mountain range. This is the name of three peaks, the highest of which is slightly more than two thousand meters. A castle in the Gothic style was erected on one of the peaks in the 9th century. For lovers of trekking (traversing mountainous area) it's just paradise here.
The time has come for vacations, many of our compatriots are thinking about how to spend their holidays with quality and pleasure. Mindlessly lying on the beach and hunting for all-inclusive frills no longer satisfies many of our compatriots. I want more intellectual and sophisticated impressions.
Liechtenstein, like no other country, will give you the pleasure of beautiful nature, will allow you to see historical heritage medieval Europe, enjoy the unique cultural traditions of the principality. Old legends, knights' castles, shining mountain peaks - all this will allow you to have a wonderful time and return with a lot of impressions for the whole year.
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, one of the miniature states of Central Asia. This is a cozy and charming town located at the foot of the Alpine on the right bank of the Rhine.
The first mention of the town of Vaduz (Farduzes) dates back to XII century. According to one version, the founder of the city is the Swabian prince Hartmann, who in 1342 built a new settlement on the site of the former county of Vaduz.
Vaduz Castle Liechtenstein
According to another theory, the city was built in the 13th century by the Count of Werdenberg. In 1499, during the Swabian (Swiss) wars, Vaduz was sacked and destroyed, but the city was restored between 1523 and 1526. Much later, in 1938, the residence of the ruling Prince Franz Joseph II was moved to Vaduz from Vienna.
Retikon ridge
Vaduz is very diverse and picturesque. The Three Sisters Mountain rising above the city, which belonged to the or Alps system, gives the appearance of the city an enthusiastic severity, small squares and narrow streets remind of the centuries-old history of the city, and bright flowers in the front gardens and on the balconies of buildings - of the friendliness and friendliness of the local residents. The surrounding alpine meadows and mountain forests add piquancy and natural beauty to the city.
Vaduz - capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Local residents and tourists who come to the capital of Liechtenstein from many, note very comfortable weather conditions, favorable good rest. Soft temperate climate provides quite warm winter with average temperatures of about 0 °C (at night the temperature rarely drops below -4 °C, and during the day as a rule +2+3 °C) and comfortable summers with average temperature slightly above 20 °C. The annual precipitation rate for this area ranges from 700 to 1200 mm.
sculptures on the street of Vaduz
The map of the capital of the Principality is completely strewn with all sorts of attractions, including special place belongs to historical monuments. Between the streets Oleshstrasse and Stadtle, the Prince's Castle is comfortably located, which can be seen from anywhere in the city.
University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz
In the center of Vaduz are the neo-Gothic Cathedral of St. Florina, city hall, government house - visual displays of architectural styles of different eras.
Cathedral of St. Florina in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
The maximum number of attractions is concentrated on the most picturesque street of the city - Städl. The Bank of Liechtenstein, the city hall, buildings of the largest companies and government agencies, numerous museums and shops are located here.
Bank Liechtenstein in Vaduz
In the old part of the city, the most interesting sights are the ancient Gasthof-Leuven hotel, built back in 1388, a Gothic chapel, and the Vaduz winery, famous not only for its excellent wines, but also for the unique architecture of its buildings.
Tavern Bersted, Vaduz Liechtenstein
A visit to the local post office, where the most avid philatelists from all over the world like to visit, can also be an exciting pastime. By the way, the issue and sale of unique postage stamps is one of the key sources of income for the Principality. Such a significant phenomenon for the country as philately could not do without its own museum, which was created in Vaduz in 1930 and called the Postage Stamp Museum.
postage stamp on the asphalt street in Vaduz
The cultural attractions of Vaduz are, first of all, the National Art Gallery, owned by the princely family, which contains 1,500 canvases by world-famous artists,
Liechtenstein Art Museum
The Liechtenstein Museum of Art (or Museum of Modern Art), which houses remarkable sculptures, paintings and installations from the 19th to 21st centuries, and the National Museum, housed in a former princely tavern.
Just 17 km from Vaduz is Liechtenstein's only ski resort, Malbun, with a total length of 21 km of slopes. The ski season here lasts from November to April. Amazing alpine landscapes, looking truly fabulous in the photo, well-developed tourism infrastructure, the presence of comfortable hotels and cozy restaurants have made Vaduz also the center of active recreation in Liechtenstein.
Even avid travelers who have traveled the length and breadth of Europe sometimes forget about the smallest countries that are literally lost in huge map peace.
In this case, what can we say about newcomers to tourism who mistakenly believe that acquaintance with the Old World must begin with such titans as Germany, Spain or Italy. What a misconception this is!
Liechtenstein, a very small state, lost in the majestic Alpine mountains, boasts unique nature, excellent infrastructure and a high standard of living.
It is better to start your acquaintance with the country from the capital of the state - the city of Vaduz. It is quite small, and just over 5,000 people live here. Nevertheless, it has many interesting sights.
Liechtenstein received the status of a sovereign state quite late, only in the second half of the 19th century, but its history began much earlier. One cannot call it anything exciting; rather, it is long centuries of measured existence, but this is precisely what has had a positive impact on the preservation of cultural heritage. Thus, in the Second World War, which became the most destructive in the history of the 20th century, Liechtenstein did not side with either the aggressor countries or the defending side, thereby maintaining neutrality.
The first mention of Vaduz dates back to the 12th century. In those days, a city simply could not be imagined without fortress walls, which were supposed to serve as protection from enemy attacks. Surprisingly, the local castle, built in the Middle Ages, has been perfectly preserved to this day and is the main residence of the ruling dynasty.
The Swabian War of 1499 left its destructive mark on the appearance of Vaduz, but its further history is alien to mass bloodshed.
A country that you can travel around in less than a day certainly deserves attention. Having examined its small capital, you can safely go north to the larger Shan or to Balzers located to the south. Vaduz Castle
The main attraction of Vaduz in particular and Liechtenstein in general is the beautiful medieval castle, built back in the 12th century. It is located on a high cliff, so you can see it from anywhere in the city.
Until the end of the 15th century, the thick fortress walls were able to withstand the most powerful attack of the enemy, but any fortifications are destined to fall sooner or later, so Vaduz Castle submitted to Swiss troops during the Swabian War.
In subsequent years, the structure was restored and expanded, and now tourists show great interest in it. And what disappointment befalls them when they learn that the fortress walls now protect the peace of members of the ruling princely dynasty, and curious travelers are prohibited from entering here.
Cathedral of Saint Florin
The Cathedral of St. Florin is another interesting site that deserves attention. The prominent architect of Germany and Austria, Friedrich von Schmidt, worked on his project, who gave the world a large number of neo-Gothic masterpieces.
In the Middle Ages, there was another religious building on the site of the cathedral, but 19th century All that was left of it was the foundation.
Saint Florin of Remus, in whose honor the cathedral was erected, is the patron saint of the Val Venosta valleys. Relatively little is known about him, but his earthly deeds include the miracle of turning water into wine.
The exterior of the cathedral is distinguished by special grace, and it fits perfectly into the panorama of the mountains.
Liechtenstein State Museum
The country, about whose past most of us know even less than about its present, certainly has a special attractive force. Is it easy for you to name offhand the current monarch of the Principality of Liechtenstein, as well as his predecessors? Do you remember in what year the country gained independence, and what events preceded the acquisition of sovereignty? Do you know what peoples inhabited these lands thousands of years ago?
All questions that arise should not remain unanswered, which is why when you are in Vaduz, visit the Liechtenstein State Museum.
The exhibition includes archaeological finds from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, household items of peasants who lived on these lands, ancient coins, military weapons, ammunition and awards, as well as priceless works of art.
The Liechtenstein Museum is very diverse, and the collection of exhibits collected here also allows you to get acquainted with the diversity of the country's flora and fauna.
Liechtenstein Art Museum
Fans of contemporary art will enjoy wandering through the spacious halls of the Liechtenstein Museum of Art.
It opened its doors in 2000, but its history began three decades ago, when the country was presented with ten paintings by iconic world artists. Subsequently, Georg Malin, Doctor of Historical Sciences, who became the curator of the still insignificant collection, managed to expand the collection.
Today, the exhibition is based on original installations and sculptures by masters such as Donald Judd or Richard Serra.
There are slightly fewer paintings in the collection, but the museum often hosts exhibitions where it is possible to get acquainted with the works of masters like Andy Warhol, Paul Klee and Kazimir Malevich.
Postal Museum of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Philatelists know how valued stamps from Liechtenstein are throughout the world. At the same time, new samples appear every year, which is why, once you start collecting your own collection, you are unlikely to ever be able to stop. Interestingly, their export is one of the most important items in the country’s budget.
See all the variety of stamps of recent decades, and also find out how the uniforms of postmen and appearance letter boxes can be found in the Postal Museum of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
It was opened in 1930, and at first it functioned as an exhibition moving from place to place. To date, the museum has a separate building at Städtle 37, Vaduz.
Leisure
Cinema lovers and connoisseurs will love the Vaduz Film Festival taking place in July. The first show took place in 1996. Residents and guests of the city liked such a cultural event, which is why it was decided to make it an annual event. What could be more wonderful than watching the best films from around the world in a cinema under open air? Perhaps, some will be overshadowed by the fact that all films are broadcast in the original language, which is why you need to be a polyglot in order to equally enjoy Hollywood masterpieces, French comedies and creative experiments of Spanish-speaking countries.
Vaduz, like any European city, always looks forward to Christmas. In December, everything here literally transforms. The streets are decorated with bright garlands, traders at the opened fair try to attract potential buyers by praising their goods, music plays, slightly chilled people warm up with hot mulled wine, and children travel on a special fairy-tale train through the city neighborhoods.
How to get there
There are no airports in the country. Liechtenstein is integrated into the Swiss transport and visa systems, so the best way to get there is through Switzerland. The nearest airport is in Zurich (with daily flights from Moscow by Aeroflot and Swiss), from where you can take a train to the border Swiss towns of Buchs and Sargans in one and a half to two hours. From there, various cities in Liechtenstein can be reached within a few minutes by shuttle buses.
International trains Zurich-Vienna, although they pass through Liechtenstein, do not stop on its territory. Once every hour and a half, a regional train runs from Buchs to the Austrian Feldkirch, which has several stops in Liechtenstein, including in Schaan, the second city of the country, which has practically merged with the capital Vaduz.
Other accessible airports are Basel and Bern in Switzerland (to Liechtenstein via Buchs and Sargans), Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg (to Liechtenstein via Feldkirch).
Distances from Vaduz by road: Zurich - 110 km, Geneva - 400 km, Vienna - 670 km, Milan - 300 km, Munich - 250 km.
Local transport
The city has a very well-developed bus service with a clear schedule using the public transport system LIEmobil Bus, and there are also bus connections with nearby cities on major mainline railway lines. LIEmobil buses are an inexpensive and reliable way to visit the sights of Liechtenstein.
Hotels
Probably everyone knows that Liechtenstein is among the top countries with the highest standard of living, and in some years it led this rating, which is why local residents, accustomed only to the best, provide exclusively high-quality accommodation to their guests.
Thus, in Vaduz there are no youth hostels that have become popular in other European cities, where for relatively little money you can stay in the same room with adventurers and adventurers from all over the world, but there are magnificent hotels and hotels that no aristocrat would disdain to stay in. .
The Park-Hotel Sonnenhof 5* has everything you can dream of. Excellent Michelin starred and Gault Millau rated restaurant, wonderful spa, rooftop swimming pool, free parking and stunning parkland for strolling.
ResidenceHotel 4* and HotelGasthofLöwen 4* are no less worthy options, but a little more budget-friendly. Luxurious rooms and stunning alpine views will not leave anyone indifferent.
Restaurants
Those who are not short on money and appreciate good cuisine, original presentation of dishes and a relaxing atmosphere should visit Restaurant Torkel. Australian beef tenderloin, Thai curried pumpkin soup, fried sea bass fillet - you can try these and many other delicacies here.
Luce is a restaurant located a short distance from the city center that will delight lovers of Italian dishes.
If you prefer Austrian and Swiss cuisine, check out the Residence. One of the main advantages of this restaurant is its large portions, which are more relevant than ever at the end of a busy day.
Shopping
Städtle is the main street of the city, and a walk along it should be a mandatory part of your excursion program. There are interesting sculptures here, the most famous of which is “Resting Woman” by the Colombian master Fernando Botero Angulo. However, in addition to the masterpieces of art on this street greatest number a variety of shops and souvenir shops.
Liechtenstein is not a country where it is profitable to buy new clothes, but you can take them away from here Original gifts, which are unlikely to be obtained anywhere else.
Valle Dulcis chocolates with plum, apricot and cherry fillings are handmade by the best confectioners, making them a wonderful gift for you and your loved ones. Valle Dulcis also produces fruit and vegetable sauces and salad dressings.
If you collect postage stamps or know someone who is a keen philatelist, it is worth purchasing stamps from Liechtenstein from your local post office, as they are highly sought after by collectors.
How many dwarf states Do you know Europe? There are not so many of them: Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra, the Vatican and the Principality of Liechtenstein.We were already in a small town, and before the New Year we went to and stopped in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein.
You can safely go to Vaduz for just one day - this town is very small, all the sights of Vaduz can be explored far and wide in a day. May the locals forgive me, but you won’t stay here for long. Nevertheless, Vaduz is worth visiting at least once in your life to look at the castle of one of the richest monarchs in Europe. I liked Vaduz for its well-groomed and picturesque nature around.
So, we are entering a new country for us - Liechtenstein. The border with Switzerland runs along the Rhine River. Right on the bridge there is a division: on one side is Switzerland, and on the other is Liechtenstein. If you cross the bridge on foot, you can take a funny photo - standing with both feet in different countries.
When I was preparing for the trip and reading about the sights of Vaduz, in addition to the main historical and cultural moments, I found several interesting hotels and restaurants with simply incredible views of the mountains. I thought that they were all scattered around the country, but in fact, everything is nearby, in Vaduz. I think it would also be interesting to come here in the summer - I love it when everything is in bloom and green.
One of the attractions of Vaduz is the Cathedral of St. Florin.
There is a parking lot next to it where you can leave your car and walk around the city. We were there on the weekend and parking was free. On regular days, 1 hour is free, 3 hours - 3 francs.
The cathedral looks very nice, both outside and inside. On the occasion of Christmas, the church recreated the biblical picture of the birth of Jesus.
Near the church there is a monument - busts of the Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein.
The center of Vaduz looks like something from a postcard. Perfectly clean sand color tiles, freshly restored and rebuilt government buildings, the new parliament building, museums and shops.
There is also a tourist center where you can get a map of Vaduz with all the attractions.
And one more thing that all tourists in Vaduz do is to put a Liechtnestein visa stamp in your passport for good luck. In my passport, every free square centimeter is already worth its weight in gold, but for the sake of such a cause I don’t mind :)
The girl at the tourist center was very friendly and told us everything there was to see in Vaduz and showed us on the map. There are three main museums in the center of Vaduz: the National Museum of Liechtenstein, the Museum of Modern Art and the Postal Museum. There is also a ski museum.
The site of the tourist office used to be the Liechtenstein Parliament building. It is believed that this is where the center of the state was located. Therefore, now there is a sign with the designation “Km.0.+0.Km”.
The Postal Museum is free, we went there, walked around a bit, but weren’t particularly impressed. But avid philatelists should definitely go there - there are many different stamps, postcards, and a large collection of what postage stamps used to look like by year. You can also see what the uniform and means of transportation of postmen were like.
You can buy one combined ticket for the National Museum of Liechtenstein and the Museum of Modern Art, but if you are not a connoisseur of modern art, I advise you to think about whether such a museum is worth going to. As I understand it, the Museum of Modern Art in Vaduz holds seasonal exhibitions and we were probably unlucky with the season. Or maybe I'm just not ready to admire such pictures.
My daughter draws better at 3 years old. And I didn’t expect to see this on the wall here at all.
Just recently I saw a similar picture, only in front of these three figures there was another one - a star. And there was also a signature that only a Russian person could read what was written here... But no, in Liechtenstein they also know what’s what :)
Our favorite was the National Museum of Liechtenstein. You can take an audio guide there, although there is no Russian language. The museum is quite large, where you can learn about the princely family of Liechtenstein and its history.
And also about the history of the state of Liechtenstein, how it was formed, what achievements in the field of science and technology the country is proud of, and how it celebrates its holidays. The country is very small and all the achievements fit into small halls, but you can see with what love and pride all the exhibits were collected, so you can’t help but feel respect for the people of Liechtenstein. The Liechtenstein family formerly lived in Austria, then acquired the fiefs of Schellenberg and Vaduz, which later became the Principality of Liechtenstein. After the First World War, Liechtenstein reoriented itself from Austria to Switzerland and now has fairly close ties with it.
The folding house in the museum was particularly memorable.
It can be folded and unfolded several times when moving. This is one of the attractions of Vaduz. In the summer you can visit a real house that is located somewhere nearby.
The museum also has a model of a wooden covered bridge across the river. One of these bridges has survived to this day. It is currently only allowed to ride bicycles and horses, as well as walk. This is the famous wooden bridge of Vaduz.
At the request of readers, I am adding a photo of what this bridge looks like from the inside. In the distance you can see figures of riders on horses crossing the bridge.
The next attraction of Vaduz, which you can drive to by car or climb the mountain yourself, is Vaduz Castle. It will probably be even more interesting on foot. Because along the path there are beautiful views of Vaduz and the surrounding area, as well as signs with information about the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The first mention of Vaduz Castle dates back to the early 14th century, and its tower dates back to the 12th century. Subsequently, Vaduz Castle was completed and gradually grew. At one time it was used as an army barracks, then it was a tavern. The castle has 130 rooms.
Vaduz Castle itself is located on the mountain. The princes of Liechtenstein have lived in the castle since 1938, so you won’t be able to get inside. In the small annex house there is a watchman who strictly ensures that none of the tourists cross the line where private property begins.
So we just walked around the castle from different sides.
Another attraction of Vaduz is the royal vineyards. They are also in Austria, where the royal family comes from, and right in Vaduz. If you plan ahead, you can sign up for a tasting of royal wines and a short tour of the vineyards. We wrote them an email, but literally a couple of days before the trip, so we didn’t have time to agree on anything. But we still decided to go in and see what kind of royal wine this was.
We tasted a little and bought a couple of bottles of white wine, as well as royal champagne. The wine is actually pleasant and light, but we opened the champagne at New Year, and we didn’t like it very much. But it’s royal :)
From April to September you can ride a tourist tram around Vaduz for 10.5 francs. The route passes through all the sights of Vaduz and lasts 35 minutes. If you walk around Vaduz on foot, the longest walk will be to the Red House in Vaduz (25 minutes from the center). We somehow lost sight of it, but we didn’t lose much, since you can only see it from the outside. This is a very old house, its construction began in the 15th century, then it was abandoned, and only completed in the middle of the 19th century.
One of the main sources of income in Vaduz is banking. Therefore, the best souvenir from Vaduz is money! In Vaduz the main currency is the Swiss franc. But, seriously, everyone brings stamps, wine, magnets and postcards with pictures of Vaduz Castle from Vaduz. Well, and the treasured stamp in the passport.
Vaduz in Liechtenstein is worth a visit if you are somewhere nearby. This is a small, cozy and very clean town. All the sights of Vaduz can be counted on one hand, so the trip will not take much time, but you will still have pleasant impressions.
You can get to Vaduz by bus from both Switzerland and Austria. Near the bus station there is a small replica (?) of Vaduz Castle - for those who do not want to climb the mountain to see the original.
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Entertainment and attractions in Vaduz
In addition to the princely castle (cozyly located between Stadtle and Oleshstrasse), which is visible from anywhere in the city, the main attractions of the city are the Cathedral of St. Florina (neo-Gothic, 1868-1873), government house and city hall, which demonstrate the varied urban architecture at various stages of its history.
The main street of the capital - Städle - goes around the mountain with the castle in a semicircle. It is on it that the whole life of Vaduz and most of the attractions are concentrated: the city hall, the Bank of Liechtenstein, the buildings of the boards of companies, joint-stock companies, a museum, shops. In the center of the city there is a three-story building, above which a blue, red and gold-crowned flag flutters - the seat of all government agencies in Liechtenstein.
At the Vaduz Post Office you can meet philatelists from all over the world. Several times a year, the Liechtenstein post office issues 6-7 new rare stamps, which are distributed mainly to subscribers. The sale of these stamps is one of the principality's largest sources of income.
It is also worth visiting the “old town”, the Gothic chapel, and the ancient hotel Gasthof-Leuven (1388). Well, it’s not worth talking about the Vaduz winery, famous both for its wines and for the architecture of its buildings - a visit is a must!
Liechtenstein Post
An excellent and unique souvenir would be a postcard or a stamp from Vaduz about crossing the Liechtenstein border (since in Switzerland or any other Schengen country, Liechtenstein stamps are not issued). Your passport can be stamped at the Tourist Information Office for less than 5 EUR. Postcards and stamps can be purchased at the post office, which is located opposite the information office. Send it there too. Prices on the page are as of September 2018.
Museums in Vaduz
Vaduz is home to the National Art Gallery, the National Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (Liechtenstein Museum of Art). There is also a Postage Stamp Museum and a Ski Museum.
Exhibits National Museum: coins, seals, stamp sets, handicrafts, old tomes, photographs and maps telling the history of the country. The museum is located in a former princely tavern.
The National Art Gallery, owned by the princely family, has collected 1,500 paintings by world-famous masters: from Rembrandt and Van Dyck to Bruegel and Rubens. The main treasure is “Ginevra de Benci” by Leonardo da Vinci. However, tourists can view only a small part of the collection and buy reproductions of paintings that are not available for viewing.
The Postage Stamp Museum is located near the post office and has existed since 1930. The museum stands present the history of Liechtenstein and world philately - from the creation of the first postage stamp to the present day.
