How Long to Spend in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Getting to Liechtenstein
How long to spend in Vaduz, Liechtenstein? That was the question I asked myself when I decided to visit the tiny nation that has open borders with Switzerland. After some research, I decided that a day would be plenty of time to see the capital city of Vaduz.
Now that I knew how long I was going to spend in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the next question I had was, how do I get to Liechtenstein? My research showed that there were two methods to get to Liechtenstein, taking the bus and walking. If you have the Swiss Rail Pass, the fare for the bus is covered by the pass.
I tried both of the methods for getting to Liechtenstein and have specific pages dedicated to them. To learn how to use the Swiss Rail Pass to get to Vaduz, Liechtenstein, click HERE. To learn how to walk from Switzerland to Liechtenstein, click HERE.
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What To See in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Vaduz is the capital city of the tiny principality of Liechtenstein. With a population of under 6,000 people, Vaduz is not a typical tourist destination. Based on this information, I tried to figure out how long to spend in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. I settled on a day trip lasting about five hours. In the sections below, I highlight some of the main sights I saw during my day trip to Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
Central Plaza
Located near the Altenbach bus stop is an area known as Central Plaza. Central Plaza is a great place to begin your visit to Vaduz, Liechtenstein, as the plaza has restaurants, tourist information, and souvenir shopping.
After walking around Central Plaza, I decided to walk to the Red House and Vaduz Castle. There are two options for this walk. Tourists can either walk up the city roads or take a pedestrian path. I chose to walk up the city roads on the way to Vaduz Castle and take the path on the way down.
Walking Towards the Red House/Vaduz Castle
There were sidewalks for almost the entire walk except for this one narrow area below. Drivers in Vaduz drive pretty fast, so be sure to check for cars before venturing off the sidewalk.
This route will take visitors directly pass the famous Red House before continuing to climb uphill to Vaduz Castle.
I felt that the walk to the Red House and Vaduz Castle was a tourist destination in itself. The entire walk goes by orchards, houses, and beautiful gardens.
It took about fifteen minutes to walk from Central Plaza to the Red House of Vaduz.
Red House
The Red House of Vaduz was built in 1338 and got its name from the red color that it was painted in the 1800s. The Red House can only be viewed from the outside as it is the private residence of famous Liechtenstein painter, sculptor, and architect, Egon Rheinberger.
By the time I walked up to the Red House, I was at a much higher elevation than that of Central Plaza. While there are some decent photo opportunities of Vaduz from the Red House, there will be many better locations closer to the Vaduz Palace.
The photo below of the Vaduz Castle was taken near the Vaduz Castle using my zoom lens.
Observation Area Near the Vaduz Castle
On my way from the Red House to Vaduz Castle, I came across this observation area. The observation area is at the end of a series of switchbacks that provide an alternative route for walking pedestrians who want to walk to Vaduz Castle.
These photos show the truly small size of Liechtenstein. The mountains in the background of the photo below are in Switzerland on the left side and Austria on the far right side.
I spent a few minutes taking photographs before continuing to Vaduz Castle. Since I had decided that five hours was plenty of time to visit Vaduz, I knew I had to hurry to make sure I saw everything on my list.
Vaduz Castle Area
The Vaduz Castle was built in the 1100s and is the current home to the Prince of Liechtenstein. During my visit, the Vaduz Castle was under renovation and was closed to the public.
I think it is definitely worth the trek up to the Vaduz Castle despite not being able to go inside. The views from the castle are spectacular and worth the visit alone.
The sun was at a strange angle during my visit, and I had a hard time getting photos of the Vaduz Castle without a glare.
Above the castle, there are multiple hiking paths. I recommend walking about two hundred yards down this gravel path as it provides a great photo opportunity of Vaduz.
The photos below are from the gravel hiking path.
You can see in the photo below how difficult it was to get a good photograph of the Vaduz Castle with the angle of the sun.
Liechtenstein appeared to be great for hikers. The area above the Vaduz Castle was full of hiking paths. Since I had decided to only spend five hours in Vaduz, I chose not to go on any of these hikes.
Public Restrooms and Vaduz City Train Tour
I found one set of public restrooms during my visit to Vaduz, which are located near the Städtle Bus Stop. There was no cost to use the restrooms. Near the restrooms is the departure point for the Vaduz City Train Tour.
The train tour lasts 35 minutes and costs CHF 19 ($19).
Liechtenstein National Museum Area
As my time in Vaduz, Liechtenstein was coming to an end, I chose to walk around and see what else I could see. An interesting place to walk around is the area near the Liechtenstein National Museum.
The Liechtenstein National Museums building was built in 1438 and is worth visiting just to see the exterior. I did not go inside the Liechtenstein Museum. For anyone interested in seeing the exhibits, the admission fee is CHF 8 ($8).
St. Florin Cathedral
The final stop on my five-hour visit to Vaduz was the St. Florin Cathedral. The St. Florin Cathedral was built in 1874 and is one of the newer buildings in Vaduz.
I had planned to go inside the cathedral, but it was closed for a wedding.
Old Rhine Bridge and Rhine River
I decided to walk back to Switzerland and walk across the Old Rhine Bridge. On the banks of the Rhine River, the Old Rhine Bridge is about a thirty-minute walk from the City Center of Vaduz.
In the middle of the bridge is the official dividing line between Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Once across the bridge, it is about a thirty-minute walk to Sevelen Station. Sevelen Station has rail service that connects to all of the major cities in Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, and Bern.
In addition to walking across the bridge, I spent some time hiking around the banks of the Rhine River.
I found that five hours was plenty of time to see the main sights of Vaduz, Liechtenstein. I hope this page was helpful and highly recommend that everyone visiting Switzerland spend a few hours in Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein Tours and Packages
When I arrived in Liechtenstein, I did not have a tour guide and did not feel like a guide was necessary. I do realize that some people like to be led around by a local during their time in Liechtenstein. Below are a few packages that could enhance your visit. Please note that as an affiliate of Viator, I will receive a small commission if you purchase a tour or package using one of my links. This commission is at no additional cost to you.
 Surprise Walk in Vaduz with a Local - $61.85 This Experience is provided by a private local. |
 The Instagrammable Spots of Vaduz with a Local - $61.85 This Experience is provided by a private local. |
 Discover Vaduz in 60 Minutes with a Local - $56.12 This Experience is provided by a private local. |
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