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Liechtenstein

History

The emperor united Vaduz and Schellenberg as the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Treaty of Pressburg set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
The German Confederation dissolved and Liechtenstein disbanded its army.
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CapitalVaduz
Population41k
Area160 km2
CurrencySwiss franc

Short facts

RegionCentral Europe (Alpine)
LanguageGerman
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Vaduz Castle: The royal residence perched above the capital, open during national day.
  • Alpine Hiking: The three-day Liechtenstein Trail crosses the entire country.
  • Kunstmuseum: A modern art museum with a strong collection of 19th and 20th century works.

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Planning questions

What is Liechtenstein known for?Vaduz Castle, Alpine Hiking, Kunstmuseum.
What is the capital?Vaduz.
Which language is useful?German.
When is the national day?15 August.

Upcoming events

Liechtenstein National Day thumbnailLiechtenstein National Day15 Aug 2026 · Liechtenstein

Use Vaduz as the first planning anchor for Liechtenstein, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

Vaduz CastleAlpine HikingKunstmuseumA modern art museum20th century works.Capital city
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