There's no military service in Liechtenstein. The country's small army - of just 80 men - was disbanded in 1868
Taken from The Traveller's Handbook.
Liechtenstein holiday experts at WEXAS will tailor-make all aspects of your itinerary to create a Liechtenstein holiday, personal to you.
Liechtenstein tailor-made holiday highlights
VaduzIt may feel more like a small alpine village than a national capital - you can jog end-to-end in five minutes - but Vaduz is still a charming place. The Schloss Vaduz (Vaduz Castle) is not open to the public, but its exterior is well-photographed. The impressive castle sits high above the town, and a short stroll up to its base reveals some magnificent mountain views of the area around Vaduz. A network of marked trails winds along the ridge. Country 'collectors' - who comprise many of Liechtenstein's visitors - can request a stamp for their passport at Vaduz's tourist information office.
Briefmarken-MuseumA haven for philatelists, the Postage Stamp Museum in Vaduz exhibits 300 frames of national stamps, issued since 1912. The National Library, National Museum and Ski Museum are also worth a look.
KunstmuseumHoused in a sleek modern building, the Art Museum exhibits some fine paintings from the Prince's private collection, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck.
Malbun & Steg ski resortsWhizz down the snowy slopes of Liechtenstein's ski resorts. Nestled amid the mountains in the south-east corner of the country, the resort of Malbun has some excellent runs, with good facilities, and is regarded as a good destination for beginners. Close by, the resort at Steg has become popular for cross-country skiing, with its loop offering three separate distances. The track is also open at night.
Schellenberg Little village in the north, with a monument to the night in 1945 when 500 Russian soldiers crossed the border.
Rheinpark Stadium Home of fc Vaduz, who play football in the Swiss league. The stadium also hosts international matches, including World Cup and European Championship qualifying fixtures.
People & place
Liechtenstein facts
Capital: Vaduz
Language: German.
People: Liechtensteiners, Swiss, German.
Religion: Mainly Roman Catholic, Protestant and other minorities.
Size (sq km): 160.
Population: 35,000.
Population density/sq km: 218.75.
Etiquette
Normal conduct for north-west Europe. As in many European countries, regulations concerning smoking are becoming increasingly strict.
Shopping
Handmade ceramics, pottery, postage stamps.
Food & drink
Swiss with Austrian overtones. Specialities include käseknöpfle, small dumplings with cheese. Some extremely good wines, including vaduzer.
International Airports
The nearest airports are Zurich, in Switzerland, 130 km away; and Friedrichshafen, on the edge of Lake Constance in Germany.
Internal travel
Extensive and reliable bus network, taxis available and international car hire companies. Good roads.
Red tape
Visas
Not Required.
Vaccinations
Not currently required.
Driving requirements
Full national driving licence is required.
Reps in UK/US
Liechtenstein maintains very few overseas missions and is generally represented by Switzerland (see Switzerland).
UK/US reps in Liechtenstein
UK: the British Embassy in Berne (see Switzerland) deals with enquiries relating to Liechtenstein. US: the American Embassy in Berne (see Switzerland) deals with enquiries relating to Liechtenstein.
Currency
Swiss franc (SFr) = 100 centimes.
Finance
Credit cards, traveller's cheques widely accepted.
Business hours
0800-1200, 1330-1700 Monday-Friday.
Safety & life expectancy
Safety information
Safe.
Life expectancy
Life expectancy: M 76.24, F 83.4.
Useful websites for travel
http://uk.myswitzerland.com, www.travel.org/liechtens.html, www.tourismus.li.
Local media
No newspapers in English. No domestic TV service, one radio station.
Tourist boards
UK: 1st Floor, 30 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ED, tel 0800 1002 0030, email info.uk@myswitzerland.com. US: 608 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10020, tel (212) 757 5944, fax (212) 262 6116, email info.usa@myswitzerland.com.
Liechtenstein tailor-made holiday ideas
Vaduz
It may feel more like a small alpine village than a national capital - you can jog end-to-end in five minutes - but Vaduz is still a charming place. The Schloss Vaduz (Vaduz Castle) is not open to the public, but its exterior is well-photographed. The impressive castle sits high above the town, and a short stroll up to its base reveals some magnificent mountain views of the area around Vaduz. A network of marked trails winds along the ridge. Country 'collectors' - who comprise many of Liechtenstein's visitors - can request a stamp for their passport at Vaduz's tourist information office.
Briefmarken-Museum
A haven for philatelists, the Postage Stamp Museum in Vaduz exhibits 300 frames of national stamps, issued since 1912. The National Library, National Museum and Ski Museum are also worth a look.
Kunstmuseum
Housed in a sleek modern building, the Art Museum exhibits some fine paintings from the Prince's private collection, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck.
Malbun & Steg ski resorts
Whizz down the snowy slopes of Liechtenstein's ski resorts. Nestled amid the mountains in the south-east corner of the country, the resort of Malbun has some excellent runs, with good facilities, and is regarded as a good destination for beginners. Close by, the resort at Steg has become popular for cross-country skiing, with its loop offering three separate distances. The track is also open at night.
Schellenberg
Little village in the north, with a monument to the night in 1945 when 500 Russian soldiers crossed the border.
Rheinpark Stadium
Home of fc Vaduz, who play football in the Swiss league. The stadium also hosts international matches, including World Cup and European Championship qualifying fixtures.
