Things to do in Liechtenstein

The iconic hilltop castle of the Princely Family sits above Vaduz with panoramic views of the Rhine Valley and the Swiss Alps.

This striking black basalt-clad building houses an impressive collection of international modern and contemporary art, including works by Kiefer, Warhol, and Lichtenstein.

Liechtenstein's only ski resort sits at around 1600m with family-friendly slopes, stunning alpine scenery, and uncrowded runs.

This hearty alpine dish of small egg noodles smothered in melted local cheese and topped with fried onions is Liechtenstein's national comfort food.

This beautifully preserved medieval hilltop castle in southern Liechtenstein dates to the 12th century and hosts summer exhibitions and concerts.

This dramatic cliffside trail carved into the rock face above Vaduz offers vertigo-inducing views of the Rhine Valley hundreds of metres below.

This striking dark-red stepped-gable building from 1338 sits amid vines in the middle of Vaduz and is one of the most photographed buildings in the principality.

Housed in a 15th-century former inn, this museum covers natural history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of the tiny principality.

This protected wetland near the Rhine is Liechtenstein's most important nature reserve, with boardwalks through marshland teeming with rare birds, orchids, and amphibians.

The Three Sisters mountain straddles the Liechtenstein-Austria border and offers a rewarding ridge hike with panoramic alpine views.

Vaduz's compact main street is lined with museums, cafés, souvenir shops, and the iconic post office where you can get a Liechtenstein passport stamp.

This small but dazzling museum displays princely treasures including Fabergé eggs, medieval arms, and the crown jewels of the House of Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein's Royal Winery produces surprisingly good wines on terraced slopes below Vaduz Castle, including crisp Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

This mountain hut above Triesenberg is reachable via a well-maintained forest trail and rewards hikers with home-cooked alpine food and sweeping views down to the Rhine Valley.

This mountainside village is home to descendants of Walser migrants from the Swiss canton of Valais who settled here centuries ago, preserving their distinct dialect and customs.

The EuroVelo Rhine route passes through Liechtenstein on a flat, well-marked path along the river, crossing from Austria to Switzerland.

The Vaduz post office offers a popular souvenir passport stamp featuring the Liechtenstein coat of arms for a small fee.

This falconry centre near Malbun puts on thrilling flying demonstrations with eagles, hawks, and owls against a backdrop of alpine peaks.

This long-distance ridge trail runs along the Eschnerberg hill between the Rhine and the mountains, passing through forest, meadows, and the villages of Eschen and Mauren.

This exhibition space in a converted English-style building in Vaduz hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions by international and local artists.

Riebel is a rustic cornmeal and wheat dish, pan-fried until golden and served with apple sauce or local sausage, a staple of Liechtenstein's alpine peasant cooking.

The entire country gathers in Vaduz for National Day, with the Prince greeting citizens on the castle lawn, followed by fireworks, folk music, wine tasting, and celebrations in the vineyards.

At 2359m, Augstenberg is one of Liechtenstein's highest accessible peaks, reached via a challenging but rewarding trail from the Augstenberg chairlift station near Malbun.

An open-air trail of sculptures by international artists winds through the parkland between the Kunstmuseum and the Rhine river.

The modest footbridge over the Rhine connecting Vaduz to Sevelen in Switzerland is a popular spot to literally straddle the border between two countries.