Liechtenstein at a Glance
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«Hoi» and welcome to the Top 12 experiences and attractions Principality of Liechtenstein «Hoi» (hello) is a word you will hear wherever you go in Liechtenstein – it’s a 1. Vaduz Castle 4. Liechtenstein Treasure Chamber 7. Historical Eschnerberg Trail 10. Lama trekking bit like the password to Liechtenstein’s software. Immerse yourself in the diversity of this small country. Explore its beautiful walking and hiking trails, Liechtenstein’s most recognisable landmark, this fortress The Liechtenstein Treasure Chamber presents exclusive The Historical Eschnerberg Trail is located in the Experience a unique trek through forests and meadows discover its myths and legends, learn about local history and culture in the dating from the 16th century is still home to the Princely exhibits such as the Princely Crown, the world-famous Unterland of Liechtenstein, the name given to the accompanied by friendly lamas. The adventure ends museums, enjoy the many outdoor activities and simply relax in stunning Family today. There is an attractive walking trail up to Apple Blossom Egg by Fabergé and original pieces of northern part of the country. It starts in Bendern and with a delicious cheese fondue or a hearty dinner under natural surroundings. This map shows you the best sights, attractions and Vaduz Castle with fine views over the centre of Vaduz lunar rocks collected by the astronauts on board of extends across Eschnerberg all the way to Schellenberg. the clear night sky. activities in Liechtenstein at a glance. and the Rhine Valley. Apollo 11 and Apollo 17. Walkers can either take on the full Historical Eschner- 11. Walk with a golden eagle Check out the highlights Liechtenstein has to offer and experience a The castle is not open to the public. However, from 26 Opening hours: daily 10 am until 5 pm berg Trail or one of four clearly signposted circular walks pleasant, relaxing stay in the heart of the Alps. May 2019 you can take a virtual tour inside the castle with information boards about archaeological finds, The Galina Falconry Centre offers visitors the incredible 5. Liechtenstein Art Museum local legends and important events in the country’s chance to admire a golden eagle in flight in its natural Tourist information offices with the new «LIstory» app. and Hilti Art Foundation natural history. environment. The adventure begins with a journey up Liechtenstein Center, Städtle 39, 9490 Vaduz T +423 239 63 63 2. Citytrain Vaduz The eye-catching buildings home to these two to the Sareis ridge using the chairlift, accompanied by [email protected], www.tourismus.li 8. Gutenberg Castle the bird's handler. Once up at the top, visitors embark Daily: May – October, 9 am until 6 pm From May until September, the Citytrain leaves daily at museums date from the year 2000. The museums November – April, 9 am until 5 pm 1 and 4.30 pm from the bus terminal and takes display temporary exhibitions of modern and contem- Gutenberg Castle is perched atop a 70-metre-high hill on an easy walk back down into the valley during which Bus Terminal Welcome Desk, Rathausgasse 3, 9490 Vaduz passengers on a 35-minute tour of Liechtenstein’s most porary art. in the middle of Balzers. Evidence shows that the hill they can admire the golden eagle swooping majestical- has been inhabited since the Neolithic Period; the ly in the skies above. Available from May until Septem- T +423 239 63 63 popular attractions. An audio guide is available on Special exhibition: «Liechtenstein. The Future of the [email protected], www.tourismus.li archaeological finds from this time are on display in the ber. Daily: Easter – September, 9 am until 5 pm board with information in 27 languages. Past. A Dialogue among the Collections.» from Liechtenstein National Museum. Visitors can walk to the Malbun Tourist Office, Im Malbun 35, 9497 Triesenberg-Malbun 19 September 2019 until 23 January 2020 12. Ice skating in front of Vaduz town hall T +423 263 65 77 3. Liechtenstein National Museum castle from the nearby village, and the bailey («Vor- Opening hours: Tue – Sun 10 am until 5 pm, [email protected], www.malbun.li The Liechtenstein National Museum showcases the burg») is open throughout the year. During the winter months, the square in front of Vaduz Daily: Middle of December – April, 9 until 12 am and 1 until 4 pm Thu 10 am until 8 pm town hall is home to an ice rink and plenty of other June – October, Mon – Fri 9 until 12 am, Sat – Sun and bank holidays 9 am until 1.30 pm archaeology, history, art, culture and nature of 9. Sareis viewing platform attractions: Food stands, traditional alpine curling, ice Triesenberg Tourist Office, Dorfzentrum, 9497 Triesenberg Liechtenstein using over 3.000 exhibits displayed in 6. Princely Wine Cellars T +423 262 19 26 or T +423 265 50 10 more than 40 rooms. Located on a ridge high above the Malbuntal valley, at skating lessons and music transform the centre of Liech- Mon – Fri, 7.45 until 12 am and 1.30 until 5.30 pm, Sat 8 until 11 am Steeped in tradition yet open to new ideas – that is the 2.000 metres above sea level, the Sareis viewing tenstein’s capital into a winter wonderland. From Tourist Office Schaan, Landstrasse 19, 9494 Schaan Special exhibition: «1719 - 300 years Principality of spirit of winemaking in Liechtenstein. This is also the platform offers majestic views of Liechtenstein’s November until January. T +423 237 72 80 Liechtenstein» from 27 February 2019 until 23 January case at the Princely Wine Cellars. Visitors can sample a Tue – Thu 1.30 until 5 pm, Fri 1.30 until 4 pm mountains. The restaurant marks the starting point for a 2020 selection of fine wines in the wine-tasting room and number of hikes, including to the Pfälzerhütte hut and More information, contact details and tips Liechtenstein Marketing Opening hours: Tue – Sun 10 am until 5 pm, purchase bottles to take home with them. Äulestrasse 30, 9490 Vaduz to the top of the Ochsenkopf mountain, and is a great can be found at www.tourismus.li T +423 239 63 63 Wed 10 am until 8 pm Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8 am until 5 pm, place to sit down, admire the view and soak up the sun. [email protected] Sat 9 am until 12 pm www.tourismus.li Vaduz Castle www.facebook.com/FuerstentumLIE The Liechtenstein Trail Liechtenstein Trail stage by stage From May 2019 visitors to the Principality of Liechtenstein 3 can explore the country’s history on foot using the 1 Luggage can be transported quick- Liechtenstein Trail. ly and easily from one accommoda- tion location to the next using our Measuring a total of 75 kilometres in length, it leads Balzers – Triesenberg Vaduz – Nendeln luggage transfer service. through all eleven of Liechtenstein’s municipalities and connects the principality’s most beautiful and interesting Lenght: 14 km Lenght: 17 km Ascents / descents: 571 m / 576 m sights while at the same time explaining the history of Ascents / descents: 572 m / 184 m Min. /max. altitude: 470 m a.s.l. Min. /max. altitude: 450 m a.s.l. Liechtenstein via the «LIstory» (Liechtenstein History) 901 m a.s.l. 794 m a.s.l. 4 app. Hiking time: ~4 h Hiking time: ~5 h This digital application uses augmented reality to present Nendeln – Ruggell these sites of historical interest in a fun and interactive 2 way. The Liechtenstein Trail, which has starting points in Lenght: 15 km each municipality, is broken up into several stages in Triesenberg – Vaduz Ascents / descents: 269 m / 289 m order to make the total distance of 75 kilometres more Min. /max. altitude: 433 m a.s.l. 541 m a.s.l. manageable. The «LIstory» App is accompanying visitors Lenght: 10 km Hiking time: ~4 h as a virtual guide along the way, which brings to life the Ascents / descents: 264 m / 692 m 5 country’s fascinating history and invites visitors to wander Min. /max. altitude: 456 m a.s.l. 1.109 m a.s.l. through the past, present and future of Liechtenstein. Hiking time: ~3 h Ruggell – Schaanwald Lenght: 19 km Ascents / descents: 507 m / 479 m LIstory Min. /max. altitude: 429 m a.s.l. Available from 26 May 2019 in the App Store and on Google Play 683 m a.s.l. www.liechtensteintrail.li Hiking time: ~5 h 30 min Supported by the Propter Homines Foundation View from Profatscheng 9490 Vaduz www.erlebnispass.li/en Adventure Pass Information Experience Liechtenstein’s best highlights from A – Z The Adventure Pass gives holders access throughout the Car hire Events Public transport / taxis Liechtenstein year to over 30 attractions ideal for visitors of all ages and Avis Autovermietung AG, Vaduz Current calendar of events Regular bus connections in the Principality of interests. T +423 232 37 22, www.avis.ch/en www.tourismus.li/events Liechtenstein, to Feldkirch (A), Buchs SG and at a glance Nolo AG, Schaanwald Sargans (CH). Spend a day T +423 791 19 91, www.nolo.li Hospitals T +423 237 94 94, www.liemobil.li admiring art and culture in the museums Rentir AG, Schaan Liechtensteinisches Landesspital Vaduz Taxi information tasting a selection of fine wines T +423 232 29 55, www.rentir.ch T +423 235 44 11 T+423 239 63 63, www.tourismus.li whizzing around on the ice skating rink Sixt AG, Triesen Spital Grabs (CH) cooling off in an open-air pool T +423 390 10 40, www.sixt.ch T +41 81 772 51 11 Shopping exploring the mountains using the lift in Malbun Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch (A) General opening hours: marvelling at the birds of prey demonstration show Cinema T +43 5522 30 30 Mon – Fri 8 until 12 am and 1.30 until 6.30 pm, discovering Liechtenstein by bus using the LieMobil TaKino Schaan and Schlosskino Balzers Sat 8 am until 4 pm network T +423 233 21 69, www.filmclub.li Pharmacies Apotheke am Postplatz, Schaan Liechtenstein Center Vaduz All these and many more attractions are available Emergency services T +423 233 55 55, www.dieapotheke.li The Liechtenstein Center Vaduz welcomes guests daily for just 25 Swiss francs.