Category: Destinations Liechtenstein Top List Travel
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- The Treasure Chamber of the Principality of Liechtenstein
- State of the Art: Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
- Gutenberg Castle
- Liechtenstein National Museum
- Schaan and the Liechtenstein Festival
- The Historical Eschnerberg Trail
- Castle ruins in Schellenberg
- The Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve
- Forst High-Rope Adventure Park
- The Calculator and Typewriter Museum
The Treasure Chamber of the Principality of Liechtenstein
The Treasure Chamber of the Principality of Liechtenstein (Schatzkammer Liechtenstein) is a must-see site in Vaduz, focusing on the country’s rich royal legacy.
The exhibit contains artworks and other treasures from the Princely Family’s 400-year-old private collection, as well as gifts from noteworthy private collectors like Adulf Goop, whose collection of rare bejeweled Easter eggs includes work by the famed Karl Fabergé.
Among the other highlights are a number of outstanding artworks, notably Johann Ludwig Bleuler’s “Rhine Journey” series. There is also a massive amount of antique weapons on display, as well as numerous other objects having links to European aristocracy throughout the centuries. There’s also an amazing collection of moon rocks, presented to the country in acknowledgment of its participation in NASA’s spacecraft production base.
- Opening hours: Daily from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
(with exception of 24th, 25th and 31st December as well as 1st January)
- Entrance fee:
- CHF 8.-, reduced CHF 6.-, Free admission with the Adventure Pass
- The chip needed to open the two gates leading to the Treasure Chamber is available from the reception desk at the Postal Museum or the National Museum.
- Important note: Maximum of 60 people at one time are allowed in the Treasure Chamber.
- Address: Städtle 37, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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State of the Art: Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
The architecturally appealing Liechtenstein State Art Gallery (Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein) exhibits a wide range of modern and contemporary art. Its permanent collection comprises various items from the nineteenth century, in addition to frequent temporary shows.
Sculptures and works from the Prince of Liechtenstein’s collection are among them (most of the royal collection is housed in the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna). There are English language tours offered, as well as a bright, modern café on the site.
Kunstraum Engländerbau is also worth a visit. This neighboring exhibition facility features monthly exhibitions of modern art from throughout the world.
- Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm
- Thursday 10am–8pm
- Closed Monday
- Entrance Fee:
- Regular: CHF 15.–
- Reduced: CHF 10.–
- Children, 16 and under: free of charge
- Public guided tours and events on Thursday evening: with admission include
- Offers:
- Public guided tours of the exhibitions are offered on a regular basis
- Guided tours for groups: Individual guided tours for groups in English, German or French: CHF 150.-
(Should book at least one week in advance)
- Contact: +423 235 03 00
- Address: Städtle 37, FL-9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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Gutenberg Castle
High above the settlement of Balzers in Liechtenstein’s south sits the spectacular Gutenberg Castle (Burg Gutenberg), a wonderfully preserved Middle Ages fortification.
The 70-meter-high hill on which the castle stands has been inhabited since Neolithic times, and many of the most significant archaeological artifacts, like the ancient Mars von Gutenberg sculpture, are now held at the Liechtenstein Landesmuseum.
The church and rose garden, as well as the numerous enjoyable cultural events and festivals hosted throughout the summer months, are highlights of a visit. These include open-air concerts and theatrical plays in the open air.
The castle is open year-round, and the fact that they don’t charge admission makes a visit to this impress fortress one of the most popular things to do for free in Liechtenstein (the gardens are free to visit on weekends).
- Opening hours:
- The bailey is open to visitors free of charge throughout the whole year.
- The castle chapel and rose garden are open to visitors free of charge every Sunday from 10.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. between 1 May and 31 October
- Entrance fee: Free
- Offers:
- Guided tours are available from 1 May until 31 October (by appointment only).
- From 1 May until 31 October, Gutenberg Castle is also available for weddings and cultural events (by appointment only).
- Contact: +423 388 05 05
- Address: GFürstenstrasse 50, 9496 Balzers
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Liechtenstein National Museum
The Liechtenstein National Museum teaches visitors about the principality of Liechtenstein’s history, culture, and scenery. Three major buildings include 42 exhibit rooms with various historic objects and a natural history collection. The museum building itself has a rich and varied history, dating back to 1438. It has functioned as the Princely Tavern, a customs house, and the seat of administration. During his travels in 1788, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stopped at the bar.
- Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am until 5 pm
- Wednesday: 10 am until 8 pm
- Entrance fees:
- Adults: CHF 8.-
- Students, apprentices, senior citizens and groups of at least 10 persons: CHF 5.-
- Children up to the age of 16 years: free
- Free admission with the Adventure PassAnnual passes, family tickets, combination tickets etc. are published on the website of the Liechtenstein NationalMuseum.
- Offers: Guided tours must be booked in advance. You should enquire for prices.
- Contact: +423 239 68 30
- Address: Städtle 43, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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Schaan and the Liechtenstein Festival
Schaan is only three kilometers north of Vaduz, at the foot of the Drei Schwestern range. This bustling industrial town is remarkable for the ruins of an ancient Roman fort. The 18th-century pilgrimage chapel of Maria zum Trost, positioned above town, is known for its excellent vistas.
Schaan is turned into a hive of music, art, and culture for two hot summer days and pleasant summer evenings.
The Liechtenstein Festival is held in July at the event center simply known as the ‘SAL.’ There is always enough to see and do for the young and young-at-heart audience, with concerts and acts on the great stage, the tiny stage, and out in the courtyard. Each event features one or two international headliners, with recent performers including Seal and Sunrise Avenue. The Lindahof courtyard serves food and beverages.
- Entrance fees: 32CHF- 108CHF depending on ticket type
- Dates: The Liechtenstein Festival takes place every year at the start of July.
- Contact: office@fl1.life
- Address: FL1.LIFE, Postfach 8019494 Schaan, Liechtenstein
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The Historical Eschnerberg Trail
Liechtenstein is a hiker’s heaven due to its Alpine scenery and charming cities and villages. Indeed, this little country attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all across Europe to its numerous untouched mountain peaks, forested slopes, and beautiful valleys.
The Historical Eschnerberg Trail, which runs between Bendern and Schellenberg, teaches tourists about Liechtenstein’s old roots and leads up to the prehistoric towns of Lutzengütle and Malanser.
This route, which was built between 1972 and 1975, takes hikers along both sides of the Eschnerberg mountain range and through various archaeological and historical monuments. Signs contain information on anything from archaeological discoveries to the history of the Unterland’s five towns, the surrounding scenery, and local myths and tales. The Historical Eschnerberg Trail winds through the calm woodland to Schellenberg, where hikers may enjoy breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley, the Rätikon massif, the Alvier chain of mountains, and the majestic Alpstein peak.
- Length: 15 km
- DifficultyTechnical: easy
- Fitness: intermediate
Top tip: There is a barbeque spot near the ruins in Neu-Schellenberg as well as cafés and restaurants in Bendern and Schellenberg. - Route: Bendern – Malanser – Mittlerer Schellenberg – Hinderschloss – Gantenstein – Hinterer Schellenberg – Mittlerer Schellenberg – Ruine Alt Schellenberg – Studa-Täliwald – Gamprin-Bendern.
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Castle ruins in Schellenberg
Visitors to Schellenberg will discover two sets of castle remains, the most popular of which is the “Obere Burg” (“Upper Castle”), which is easily accessible on foot.
The bigger of the two remains, located in Schellenberg’s Hinterschloss region, was erected around 1200 and possessed all of the characteristics of a typical medieval fortress. This “Obere Burg” (“Upper Castle”) first appears in papers dated 10 January 1348.
The smaller “Untere Burg” (“Lower Castle”) was built around 1250 and expanded numerous times before attaining its ultimate form and size in 1350. This castle initially appears in papers going back to 1317.
Both castles are assumed to have been abandoned in the 16th century and have since fallen into ruin. The badly overgrown ruins were given to the Liechtenstein History Association by Prince Franz Josef II in 1956, who began about investigating their history and conserving them for future generations.
- Entrance fee: free of charge
- Location: Schellenberg, Liechtenstein
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The Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve
On the valley bottom, the Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve is a refuge of solitude and tranquillity.
Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve, located in Liechtenstein’s northernmost district, is 90 hectares in size. Its diverse indigenous wildlife and, in especially, plants make it a fascinating place ideal for nature enthusiasts.
Many endangered species and plants thrive on lowland moors, ponds, hedges, trees, and litter meadows. The stork has also returned to the area. The breathtaking Siberian iris flowering in late May and early June is an annual highlight, covering extensive parts of the nature reserve in a carpet of blue.
In recent years, the area where the canal runs into the Rhine has been repaired, and a grilling area has been established in Weinbau. The Rhine, with its gravelstone banks and enormous dam, is also a source of peace and tranquillity for people who want to explore the river on foot, bike, or inline skates. The cycling trails in the area are linked to the network that leads to Austria and Switzerland.
- Location: Poststrasse 2229491 Ruggell
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Forst High-Rope Adventure Park
The Forst High-Rope Adventure Park, located just a short drive from the town of Triesen, is another enjoyable outdoor activity for both young and elderly. Three high-rope routes situated above tree-line level, each affording lots of fantastic vistas along with the adrenaline, are highlights of this tree-top adventure course.
Your experience concludes with an exciting zipline trip back to ground level after clearing a variety of interesting rope bridges, aerial walkways, and climbing related challenges. This exciting three-hour adventure includes the use of all safety equipment as well as a quick but thorough training session (professional guides are available if so desired).
- Opening hours:
- From 3 May until 19 October
- Wednesday 1.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m
- Saturday 10.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m.Sunday 10.00 a.m. until 7.00 p.m.
- During school holidays in Liechtenstein also open on
- Thursday from 1.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m.
- Friday from 1.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m.
- The high-rope adventure park is closed during wet weather. This includes the sudden closing of the park as a result of stormy weather or high winds.
- From 3 May until 19 October
- Entrance fees:
- Children under 1.40 metres (children’s high-rope course): CHF 10.-
- Up to 16 years of age: CHF 25.-Adults16 to 20 years of age: CHF 27.-
- Over 20 years of age: CHF 30.-
- Families1 adult, 1 child: CHF 50.-
- 1 adult, 2 children: CHF 70.-Each additional child: CHF 15.-
- 2 adults, 1 child: CHF 75.-
- 2 adults, 2 children: CHF 90.-
- Each additional child: CHF 15.-
- A group discount of 10% is available for groups of 10 persons or more.
- Museum and Adventure Pass: CHF 5.- discount on the entrance fee for the Forst Rope Park.The price includes hire of the necessary equipment as well as an introduction to how to use high-ropes and a maximum of three hours in the high-rope adventure park. Guides (CHF 80.- per hour) must be booked in advance.
- Location: Langgasse 519495 Triesen, Liechtenstein
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The Calculator and Typewriter Museum
Contrary to popular belief, the Calculator and Typewriter Museum in Schaan is not exclusively for nerds. This intriguing museum, one of the top free things to do in Liechtenstein, pays homage to these formerly omnipresent instruments of writers and accountants all around the world.
The Calculator and Typewriter Museum contains a large collection of these machinery, with 250 exhibits. Visitors will learn about how they function as well as their history since some of the pieces in the museum are over 150 years old. There are two significant items: the world’s tiniest known calculator, produced in Liechtenstein, and an Enigma machine used by the Germans in WWII to encode and relay secret communications.
- Opening hours: 9am – 5pm daily
- Entrance fees: Free
- Address: Altes Riet 121, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein
