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Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a small Alpine country between Switzerland and Austria, known for Vaduz castle, Rhine valley vineyards and hiking around Malbun.

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Liechtenstein is a small country of about 160 square kilometers between Switzerland and Austria. The Rhine runs along the valley floor, and the land climbs fast into Alpine slopes. Vaduz, the capital, sits at the foot of the hills, with the prince's castle above the town. The country has its own government and uses the Swiss franc.

Plan a trip around two areas: the valley towns and the mountains above them. Vineyards cover the slopes above the valley towns. Triesenberg, a village settled by Walser families, sits higher up, and Malbun, a small resort above it, is the base for hiking and winter sports. Summer suits the trails and vineyard walks, and winter suits snow at Malbun. Spend one day in the valley towns, or two or three days if you hike up toward Malbun. Trails and vineyards are the main reasons to stay longer than a day.

Five things to know before Liechtenstein

  1. Travel in via Sargans or Buchs in Switzerland

    Liechtenstein has no airport and few trains. Most visitors take a Swiss train to Sargans or Buchs SG, then a local bus to Vaduz, or fly to Zurich.

  2. Pay in Swiss francs

    The Swiss franc is the currency. Some places take euros at a poor rate, so use a card or francs.

  3. Walk a stage of the Liechtenstein Trail

    The 75 km trail crosses all 11 municipalities and splits into day stages, several of them short walks from Vaduz.

  4. Head up to Malbun for hiking or snow

    The mountain village of Malbun, reached by bus from Vaduz, has summer trails and a small ski area in winter.

  5. Count your days under Schengen rules

    Liechtenstein is in the Schengen area, so your days here count toward the shared 90 in any 180. Most non-EU visitors register under EES at the first Schengen border they cross. EES explained

Liechtenstein travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

EES explained

Fingerprints and a face photo at your first Schengen border.

Read the guideThe 90/180 rule

How Schengen days add up across every member country.

Read the guideSwiss Travel Pass

Whether a pass pays off for trips through Switzerland.

Read the guideTravel insurance

Medical cover, cancellations and what policies exclude.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Liechtenstein

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SchattenburgSight · TriesenbergSchattenburgA small pond in a grassy field next to a forestSight · MalbunFalknisGamsbergSight · BalzersGamsbergVaduz CastleCastle · MalbunSchloss Vaduz

Destinations in Liechtenstein

When to go

  • Rainy days
  • Snowy days
  • Days with storms
  • Best
  1. JanuarySnow16 rainy days10 snowy daysHigh2°Low-6°Ski season
  2. FebruaryRain14 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh5°Low-4°Ski season
  3. MarchRain15 rainy days5 snowy daysHigh8°Low-2°Thaw
  4. AprilRain15 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh12°Low2°Spring
  5. MayRain20 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°Green
  6. JuneRain18 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°Hiking opens
  7. JulyRain20 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Warmest
  8. AugustRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh22°Low12°Hiking
  9. SeptemberRain15 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Clear, mild
  10. OctoberRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh14°Low5°Autumn color
  11. NovemberRain14 rainy days5 snowy daysHigh7°Low-1°Gray
  12. DecemberSnow15 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh4°Low-4°Snow starts

Average daily high and low in Vaduz, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Liechtenstein

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  4. Fri8°3°9%Friday: Rain. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 9%.
  5. Sat10°4°13%Saturday: Rain. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 13%.
  6. Sun13°3°14%Sunday: Rain. High 13°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 14%.

Updated 10:08 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8245 CHF

CHF · Swiss Franc

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Liechtenstein

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar
Christmas market with people and festive lightsNovemberSalzburg ChristkindlmarktNov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027a crowd of people walking down a street at nightNovemberNuremberg ChristkindlesmarktNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026gold and white lighted christmas treeNovemberStrasbourg Christmas marketNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

Before you go to Liechtenstein

eSIM for LiechtensteinData plans and roamingRead the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover and cancellationsRead the guideEES at the borderWhat to expect on arrivalRead the guide
Rules for Liechtenstein, checked
Most non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a face scan in the EES at their first Schengen border; passports are no longer stampedChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more

Liechtenstein FAQ

Do I need a passport to visit Liechtenstein?

There are no border checks with Switzerland or Austria, but carry your passport or ID card as you would anywhere in Schengen.

Can I visit Liechtenstein as a day trip from Zurich?

Yes. The train to Sargans or Buchs and a bus to Vaduz take roughly an hour and a half each way, which leaves time for the town and a short walk.

What currency does Liechtenstein use?

The Swiss franc. Cards are accepted almost everywhere.

Can I get a passport stamp in Liechtenstein?

Not at the border, since there is none. The tourist information center in Vaduz offers a souvenir stamp for a small fee.

Is one day enough for Liechtenstein?

One day covers Vaduz and a viewpoint. Stay a night or two if you want to hike from Malbun or walk several stages of the Liechtenstein Trail.

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