Hoi!

My wife and I will be visiting Liechtenstein next week from Wednesday-Saturday. We have a fascination with microstates and want to really learn Liechtenstein, not just see it as a curiosity while visiting Switzerland.

We would love to have a beer with a genuine local and learn about life and such, if anybody is interested!

I'd also be super interested (this part is optional, of course, because it sounds shady) in seeing a Liechtenstein passport. I also have a bit of an obsession with rare passports. So any volunteers to let me play with one (under supervision!) would also be greatly appreciated.

Was meint ihr wär es gescheiter 1 Tag Vaduz und 1 Tag St Gallen oder 0,5 Tage Buchs + 1,5 Tage Vaduz einzuplanen als Urlaub.

Weil der Nachtzug bleibt in Buchs stehn und da ist man in 1h drüben, das wär irgendwie mein Plan. Und dann noch Feldkirch und dann wieder mit dem Nachtzug heim.

Ich war halt schon in Städten wo man in 3h durchspaziert is und darum wollte ich vorher Fragen.

Und wie ist es bei euch mit EU Rooming und an Franken zu kommen?

Last week, I visited Liechtenstein with three friends from the Netherlands. Our goal was to complete the entire Liechtenstein Trail, walking from Balzers in the south all the way to Schaanwald in the north. We spent five days hiking through your beautiful country, and I have to say, Liechtenstein really surprised us.

The variety of landscapes was incredible. One moment we were hiking through the mountains with amazing views over the Rhine Valley, and the next we were walking through forests, vineyards, and charming little villages. It's honestly impressive how much diversity you can find in such a small country.

We started in Balzers, spent our first night in Triesenberg, and continued through Vaduz towards the northern part of the country. Some days were definitely tougher than others, especially with all the elevation changes, but every single kilometer was worth it.
We also managed to experience quite a bit outside of hiking!
We attended the Liechtenstein vs Gibraltar football match in Vaduz, which was a really cool experience.
We saw Vaduz Castle (well, from the outside, obviously!).
We explored Malbun and took the cable car up into the mountains, where we even celebrated completing the trail with a bottle of ridiculously cheap sparkling wine at the top of the mountain. Unfortunately, it tasted absolutely horrible. 😂

We tried some local restaurants, enjoyed plenty of beers, and spent our evenings playing card games. My favorite restaurant being Rosies Kitchen in Vaduz.
But what really stood out to us, besides the scenery, was how peaceful and welcoming your country felt. Everywhere we went, we had a great experience. After five days of walking, we finally reached Schaanwald and completed the trail in the rain. It felt amazing to have walked across an entire country, even if it happens to be the sixth-smallest country in the world!

To everyone from Liechtenstein reading this: thank you! 🇱🇮
Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with visitors like us, and thank you for the hospitality and warm welcome we experienced during our stay. You have something truly special, and I hope you realise how beautiful your little country is.

Before visiting, Liechtenstein was mostly just a tiny country on the map to us. After spending a week exploring it on foot, it's become a place we'll remember for a very long time.

If anyone is considering hiking the Liechtenstein Trail, I can absolutely recommend it!
Greetings from the Netherlands, and thanks again, Liechtenstein! 🇳🇱❤️🇱🇮

Hi everyone,
We’re (M,F, 25) in Liechtenstein today and just realized it’s National Day. We’d like to make the most of the evening, but we’re not really sure where to go or what’s worth seeing.

We know there are celebrations in Vaduz, the torchlight procession and mountain bonfires, followed by the fireworks later tonight.
For those who are local or have celebrated National Day here before, what would you recommend?

Where’s the best place to watch the fireworks? Is there a good spot for the mountain bonfires? And where would you go afterwards for a drink or to continue the evening?

Any tips for things we shouldn’t miss would be much appreciated.

I will be passing through Liechtenstein in November as I drive from Germany to Italy. I do not have time to stay long, just a quick meal, take a few pictures, and move on.

Two questions: 1) I will be in Vaduz in the morning. What bakery/cafe should I visit for a quick meal? 2) Other than the Vaduz Castle, what else should make an effort to see as I pass through?

Olá a todos! 😊
Eu tenho nacionalidade portuguesa e atualmente moro na França. Estou considerando seriamente procurar um emprego em Liechtenstein e talvez me mudar para lá mais tarde.
Gostaria de conversar com pessoas que vivem ou trabalham em Liechtenstein e que possam me explicar como a vida lá funciona.
É possível encontrar um emprego se você ainda não fala fluentemente alemão?
Quais profissões são mais fáceis de encontrar para estrangeiros?
É difícil conseguir uma autorização de residência como cidadã portuguesa?
Alguns empregadores oferecem alojamento para seus funcionários?
E quanto dinheiro é necessário, aproximadamente, para viver lá sozinho?
Eu falo francês e gostaria de aprender alemão. Estou realmente interessada em trabalhar lá e talvez me mudar para Liechtenstein mais tarde.
Muito obrigado pelos seus conselhos e experiências pessoais! 🇵🇹❤️🇱🇮

Hi everyone!

My partner and I will be visiting Liechtenstein from August 15-16, which we just realized is your National Day!

We were wondering:

• Are there any must-see events or traditions on National Day that we shouldn’t miss?
• Any local tips for enjoying the celebrations (food, spots, timing, etc.)?

Also, we haven’t booked accommodation yet. Prices seem quite high for those dates 😅

• Do you have any tips for affordable stays (in Liechtenstein or nearby areas)?

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!

Hallo zusammen! 😊
Ich habe die portugiesische Staatsangehörigkeit und lebe derzeit in Frankreich. Ich überlege ernsthaft, in Liechtenstein nach einer Arbeit zu suchen und vielleicht später dorthin zu ziehen.
Ich würde gerne mit Menschen sprechen, die in Liechtenstein leben oder arbeiten und mir erklären können, wie das Leben dort funktioniert.
Ist es möglich, eine Arbeit zu finden, wenn man noch nicht fliessend Deutsch spricht?
Welche Berufe sind für Ausländer leichter zu finden?
Ist es schwierig, als portugiesische Staatsbürgerin eine Aufenthaltsbewilligung zu bekommen?
Bieten manche Arbeitgeber ihren Mitarbeitern eine Unterkunft an?
Und wie viel Geld braucht man ungefähr, um dort alleine zu leben?
Ich spreche Französisch und möchte gerne Deutsch lernen. Ich bin wirklich daran interessiert, dort zu arbeiten und vielleicht später nach Liechtenstein zu ziehen.
Vielen Dank für eure Ratschläge und persönlichen Erfahrungen! 🇵🇹❤️🇱🇮

I had two days there and loved every minute of it. Most of what I had seen online said that a day is enough or that Liechtenstein is just one to 'tick off the list' but I feel like I barely scratched the surface.

I stayed in Schellenberg so I mainly kept to the north of the country and Vaduz/Schaan. Never got to see Triesen or Malbun, didn't get to do the Furstensteig trail and felt like I rushed a lot of the sights. I only did two legs of the Liechtenstein trail from the app which were Schellenberg to Mauren and Vaduz to Schaan, both of which were fantastic.

Every town I visited was so charming and the scenery everywhere was breathtaking. The size of all the towns suited me perfectly, just a couple of bars and restaurant options in most places but all well run and cared about providing good service rather than just being tourist traps. Everyone spoke good English and was incredibly friendly. I couldn't pass anyone without them saying 'Hoi'.

Public transport was great too just being able to hop from town to town on reliable busses. I was curious with that - I was never asked for a ticket and everyone else also jumped on and off without showing a ticket. How does that work? In the UK we can't get past the driver without paying and even then there are 'revenue inspectors' who might come onto busses and make sure people have the right ticket. In Liechtenstein I hopped on and off with no issues and the driver even shouted 'Ciao' every time!

The country is all very sleepy of course. I was there on a Monday and Tuesday and a lot of places were closed. I was the only one getting some of the busses after 8:30pm. I could also walk for ages without greeting another soul and it felt like the whole country belonged to me. But that all added to the charm from my perspective!

I also found the history really interesting. It seems Liechtenstein was quite a dysfunctional place for much of its history beset by conflicting factions, constitutional issues and a fair amount of poverty with so many people in the peasantry. But despite that there was quite a distinctive culture with very sociable 'clubs', music, inns and valued traditions. And now you have an incredibly wealthy country which is home to lots of international capital and financing and not many people working in traditional occupations anymore.

That's all very evident throughout the country with a lot of expensive houses and cars and it made me think - how do those people get by who are working in lower paid jobs like hospitality, retail, transport, manual occupations etc? Do a lot of them commute from Switzerland/Austria or are there still a lot of locals in those trades?

And does it feel a bit sad that the country has transformed so much away from a lot of the traditional occupations or is it welcome as a way of making sure Liechtenstein prospers and punches above its weight as such a small country? Interested to hear the thoughts of people who actually grew up and live in the country!

Hi, I will be visiting from the US next month and would like to take a 20-minute helicopter tour from the Balzers Heliport on the afternoon of July 11. The tour requires at least two other passengers. Each passenger costs CHF 220 (about $275). Would you like to join me, or do you have any ideas for how I might be able to find two or three other people interested in the tour? Thanks!

Hello! I’m planning a quick trip to Vaduz on the 23rd of May and i can’t find any information on how to use public transit to do so. It seems the bus 44 is not available currently and at the ÖBB website it also says tickets aren’t available. Is there any other way to do it without having to rent a car? i’d also like to know the price of the fares please

While traveling around the world for over 20 years, I’ve been working on my dream project: creating a one-stop resource for travellers. With the help of feedback in this subreddit, I have now updated this interactive map of Liechtenstein for anyone who is interested in visiting (with detailed info for every highlight).

PS: obviously, I haven’t been able to travel to all places. So if you know some great spot, I haven’t listed, let me know! Much appreciated as in this way I can make the overview more complete and up-to-date for everyone.

Hi everyone! I’m planning my first trip to Europe and will be visiting Liechtenstein on April 7th. I’m looking for some "insider" advice on my day trip logistics and the current mountain conditions for that time of year.

My Plan:

1. Morning: Travel from Zurich to Vaduz.
2. Midday: Bus to Malbun, take the Sareis chairlift up, and walk/hike back down to Malbun village.
3. Afternoon: Explore Malbun village, then take the bus back toward Stausee Steg for a long break to enjoy the lake.
4. Evening: Head to Hotel Oberland in Triesenberg (already booked).

Questions for the community:

1. Is it too rushed? Does this itinerary feel manageable via the Line 21 bus, or am I trying to squeeze in too much for one day?
2. Trail Conditions: Since I’ll be there on April 7th, what are the paths from Sareis down to the village usually like? Will they be clear, or should I expect snow/ice? Do I need specific hiking boots or "snow gear"?
3. Accommodation: Should I stick with Hotel Oberland for the valley views, or is it worth moving to Malbun if a room opens up, just to be closer to the peaks? (Most places seem fully booked!)
4. Ticketing Advice: For this specific route (Zurich → Vaduz → Malbun → Steg → Triesenberg), what is the most cost-effective ticket? Should I get a Swiss Saver Day Pass, or just a point-to-point train ticket combined with a LIEmobil Day Pass?

I’d appreciate any tips on timing the bus or specific spots to grab a quick bite. Thank you in advance!

Hoi zämme,

Seit einigen Monaten, stoße ich immer wieder auf Bilder, Menschen oder Ereignissen, die etwas mit Liechtenstein zu tun haben. Genauer angeschaut, ist das kleine Fürstentum ja absolut malerisch!
Daher möchte ich gern dieses oder nächstes Jahr Liechtenstein bereisen. Insbesondere suche ich dabei nach tollen Naturschauspielen, malerischen Ortschaften, besonderen Events, welche die Einwohner Liechtensteins gern besuchen und nicht nur für Touristen gemacht sind und nach klassisch liechtensteinischer Traditionsgastronomie.

Was könnt ihr mir da empfehlen? Was sollte ich meiden? Welche Orte lohnen sich besonders? Welche nicht? Gibt es bekannt gute Hotels? Kommt man mit Einheimischen gut ins Gespräch, wenn man mehr über die Kultur vor Ort erfahren möchte?

Vielen Dank im Voraus!

I’m visiting Switzerland next week with my gf, sister and mother. My plan is to take a de-tour to Liechtenstein without them knowing. What places would you say cannot be missed in a quick surprise visit?

Hello guys!

I'm a regular Polish guy who's planning to trekk the Liechtenstein Trail. Liechtenstein as a country is so much expensive for Polish people, so I'm coming with the question - how to do it cheap? I mean, the biggest problems are the hotels/places to sleep, I think I can deal with the food price. I would be very pleasured to hear back from people who can help with that aspect of the trip or event the locals, who knows this country better than everyone elze.

Best regards!

Hello everyone!

Me and my gf are trying to plan a trip to Liechtenstein from Porto and could use some travel advice. Since Liechtenstein dont have an international airport, we have to fly into a neighboring country. The question is: What is the fastest way to get there? Is it better to fly to Switzerland (like Zurich?) or to Austria (Innsbruck, maybe?)? Which airport is closest and has the quickest connection to get into Liechtenstein? Thanks for the help!

Traveling to Vaduz this weekend and I am trying to choose between Gasthof Au, Torkel, Marée, Gasthof Löwen, or Mizu. Does anyone know how accommodating any of these would be for a gluten-free/celiac allergy? Or suggestions in general on which are good for a nice meal? Thank you!!

It has been my life's dream to visit Liechtenstein and finally, I have the opportunity this March. I've endlessly researched but would absolutely love any recommendations for best places to eat/stay. Also I saw a llama hike and fondue experience- was wondering if that is real? Lastly if anyone knew of a fun bar/pub to go to at night during the weekend I would be deeply grateful. I am beyond enthusiastic to visit this country, and cannot wait!!!

Hello everyone,

Just a quick update on my post from a few days ago about my upcoming trip to Vaduz on October 3-4, 2025.

Thanks so much for the advice! Many of you recommended Torkel, and I was really looking forward to it. I contacted them to make a reservation, but unfortunately, they replied today saying they're fully booked for those dates.

So, I'm back to looking for suggestions. Does anyone have any other restaurant recommendations in Vaduz? I mentioned Marée in my last post—has anyone been there? Any other places that you think are worth checking out?

Thanks again for all your help!

1. Friedenskapelle (Malbun)

2. View of Alps

3-5. Malbun

1. Vaduz Castle at night

2. Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus (Balzers)

3. Burg Gutenberg (Balzers)

Hi everyone! My friend and I will be in Zurich and have decided to spend two days in Liechtenstein at the end of January. I wanted to ask for any tourist recommendations anyone had, especially given our nature options will be limited due to the weather. Thanks!

Hallo zusammen! I am on a trip to St. Gallen🇨🇭for 1st March 2026. I have 2-3 march to visit Liechtenstein 🇱🇮 (the plan is to walk from Buchs to Schaan and Vaduz) and Bregenz 🇦🇹. I know it’s cold that moment and possibly snowing. What entertainment are there to do? Any iconic places to visit? Any classic cafes or restaurants for regional food? Should I spend the one night in between in Liechtenstein or Bregenz?