The world’s third-smallest capital city packs quite a punch for its size. For starters, there’s its location on the east bank of the Rhine and at the foot of the 1,943-metre Mount Alpspitz is easy. Then there are the manmade attractions. One of the top things to see is Vaduz Castle. It’s the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein and sits on a hill overlooking the city. You can tour the castle grounds and learn about its history. Another popular attraction is the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, a modern art museum. If you love the great outdoors, then Vaduz is the town for you. Malbun ski resort is located in the mountains above Vaduz, and is famed for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. In the summer, you can hike, mountain bike or simply enjoy the fresh alpine scenery. To get your bearings, a stroll through Städle, the pedestrianised main shopping street that runs from the town hall to St Florin’s Cathedral, is hard to beat.
Top three things to do in Vaduz
1. Visit Vaduz Castle
A castle has stood on the site overlooking Vaduz since the 12th century. As the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, it isn’t open to the public. But it’s an impressive sight to see from afar and offers unbeatable panoramic views over the town and Rhine.
2. Admire the art at Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
The museum’s eye-catching cube-like modern architecture is an attraction in itself. While inside, star turns include works by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, impressionist Camille Pissarro and pop artist Andy Warhol.
3. Stroll Städle and the Rhine riverbank
Browse the shops on Städle, then take some snaps of the Rathaus – or city hall – drop into the postal museum and admire the government building and neo-Gothic St Florin’s Cathedral. Then stroll along the pathway on the Rhine riverbank – the opposite side is Switzerland.
