The Rhine valley towns
Vaduz is the capital and the place most visitors start. Its pedestrian Städtle holds the Kunstmuseum, the national museum, the cathedral and the government quarter, with the prince's castle on the cliff above. Neighbouring Schaan, just to the north, is the transport hub, with the country's main railway stop and a lively theatre. South along the valley, Balzers is crowned by Gutenberg Castle and makes a lovely end point for a walk or cycle along the Rhine.
The mountains
Climb the hairpin road from Vaduz and you reach Triesenberg, a village founded by Walser settlers in the thirteenth century, with balcony views over the whole valley and a fine local museum. Go through the road tunnel beyond it and you arrive in the high Saminatal valley and Malbun, the country's only ski resort and the start of the Fürstin Gina Weg ridge walk.
The Unterland
The north of the country, called the Unterland, is quieter and more rural: rolling hills, orchards and small villages such as Eschen, Mauren, Gamprin and Ruggell. Our Unterland guide covers Schellenberg's two castle ruins and farmhouse museum, the Ruggeller Riet wetland and the walking paths of the Eschnerberg ridge.
How to link them
Nothing in Liechtenstein is far: Vaduz to Malbun is around half an hour by bus, and the Unterland villages are a similar distance north. Most visitors stay in one base, usually Vaduz or Triesenberg, and take day trips. One full day covers the highlights; two or three days lets you hike, taste wine and see the castles at an easy pace. The free trip planner helps you choose a base and fit Liechtenstein into a wider Swiss or Austrian trip.