Must-see attractions in Liechtenstein

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    Schloss Vaduz

    Vaduz

    A riot of turrets and towers plonked high on a hillside and set against the theatrical backdrop of jagged mountains, Schloss Vaduz is quite the fairy-tale…

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    Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein

    Vaduz

    This black concrete and basalt cuboid on pedestrianised Städtle hosts temporary exhibitions, revolving around the gallery’s collection of contemporary art…

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    Liechtensteinisches Landesmuseum

    Vaduz

    This museum provides a fascinating romp through the principality’s past, heritage and natural history, from medieval witch trials to the manufacture of…

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    Postmuseum

    Vaduz

    Liechtenstein once made a packet producing souvenir stamps for enthusiasts, but that market has been hit by the rise of email. Here you’ll find all…

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    Burg Gutenberg

    Liechtenstein

    Balzers’ most visible icon is this state-owned, hilltop 13th-century castle, open only for concerts. Restored in the 20th century, the castle cuts a…

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    Parliament Building

    Vaduz

    Since 2008, Liechtenstein's 25-member Parliament has been convening in this somewhat startlingly modern building. Munich-based architect Hansjörg Göritz…

  • Walsermuseum

    Liechtenstein

    High up in Triesenberg, this museum recounts the intriguing story of the Walsers and contains curious carvings out of twisted tree trunks and branches…

  • Treasure Chamber

    Vaduz

    In the same building as the Postmuseum (at the opposite end) you'll find this museum with a unique collection of the treasures of Liechtenstein, including…

  • St Florin Cathedral

    Vaduz

    The former parish church of St Florin was given the status of cathedral in 1997 with the setting up of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vaduz. The stone…

  • PrinzenBräu Brewery

    Liechtenstein

    This local microbrewery brews four beers – a light lager, a wheat beer, a rich 'old' beer and a creamy malt beer – as well as a schnapps known as …

  • Mitteldorf

    Vaduz

    To see how Vaduz once looked, amble north of town to Mitteldorf. Its streets form a charming quarter of traditional houses and rose-strewn gardens…

  • Hofkellerei

    Vaduz

    A short walk northwest from the centre of town leads through the vineyards to the Prince of Liechtenstein's wine cellar. It is only possible to sample the…

  • Hinterschellenberg

    Liechtenstein

    Hinterschellenberg briefly entered the stream of world history when about 500 Russian soldiers who had fought on the German side in WWII crossed the…

  • Government Building

    Vaduz

    This stately building, completed in 1905, is the administrative centre for Liechtenstein and was formerly the Parliament building before the new one was…

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