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Happy Birthday, Liechtenstein!

The Alpine principality of Liechtenstein turns 300 on January 23rd. The anniversary will be celebrated all year long – a perfect time to take a trip through the tiny country.

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    Liechtenstein's jubilee year

    On January 23rd, 1719, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI elevated the principality of Liechtenstein to the status of an imperial principality. 300 years later the founding of the small sovereign country is being celebrated with festivities, concerts, performances and exhibitions all year long.

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    Small but stable

    To this day little Liechtenstein has survived next to its larger neighbors Switzerland and Austria. The country is marked by steep Alpine peaks and the flat green Rhine Valley. At 160 square kilometers and a mere 38,000 inhabitants, Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world. It's best reached by car. Liechtenstein has no airport of its own.

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    The capital Vaduz

    Shopping, strolling, enjoying art – Liechtenstein's heart beats in Vaduz, the principality's capital. A traffic-free pedestrian zone stretches from the government district to Vaduz town hall. There are large museums here, from the historical National Museum to the contemporary Museum of Fine Arts. You can spend a lot of time in a small area.

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    A Liechtenstein landmark

    Vaduz Castle, on a hillside 120 meters above the capital, is visible from far and wide. It is the residence of the princely family and cannot be viewed from within, but tours of Vaduz give an insight into the castle's history, such as the fact that it came into the possession of the House of Liechtenstein in 1712.

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    Princely skiing holidays

    Liechtenstein has its ski resorts to thank for many of its visitors. With guaranteed snow, a family-friendly atmosphere and idyllic scenery, the village of Malbun offers 23 kilometers of slopes. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, you can go on guided snowshoe or cross-country ski tours. And if you want a bit more luxury, the fashionable hotels offer princely accommodation.

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    Liechtenstein on foot

    Liechtenstein is a great destination for hikers all year long. It has more than 400 kilometers of signposted hiking trails, among them the Historical Eschnerberg Trail from Bendern to Schellenberg, which runs past archaeological sites. The more athletic can try the Three Sisters Hike (pictured), and May marks the opening of the 75-kilometer Liechtenstein Trail, which covers the whole country.

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    Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve

    In Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve, walkers and cyclists can find peace and relaxation. Flat moors, ponds and straw meadows that provide an ideal habitat for endangered flora and fauna cover an area of 90 hectares. The reserve is at its loveliest in early summer, when the blossoms of Siberian iris transform large areas into a blue carpet.

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    Wine à la Liechtenstein

    A mild climate due to the warm wind known as the foehn, southwest-facing slopes and good soil make ideal conditions for growing pinot noir and chardonnay grapes. The Herawingert vineyards are the most traditional and important in the principality. The Prince of Liechtenstein Winery is the perfect place to enjoy a good glass of wine after a day of skiing, hiking or exploring Liechtenstein.


  • Liechtenstein Impressionen (Liechtenstein Marketing)

    Liechtenstein's jubilee year

    On January 23rd, 1719, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI elevated the principality of Liechtenstein to the status of an imperial principality. 300 years later the founding of the small sovereign country is being celebrated with festivities, concerts, performances and exhibitions all year long.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen (Liechtenstein Marketing)

    Small but stable

    To this day little Liechtenstein has survived next to its larger neighbors Switzerland and Austria. The country is marked by steep Alpine peaks and the flat green Rhine Valley. At 160 square kilometers and a mere 38,000 inhabitants, Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world. It's best reached by car. Liechtenstein has no airport of its own.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen

    The capital Vaduz

    Shopping, strolling, enjoying art – Liechtenstein's heart beats in Vaduz, the principality's capital. A traffic-free pedestrian zone stretches from the government district to Vaduz town hall. There are large museums here, from the historical National Museum to the contemporary Museum of Fine Arts. You can spend a lot of time in a small area.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen (Liechtenstein Marketing)

    A Liechtenstein landmark

    Vaduz Castle, on a hillside 120 meters above the capital, is visible from far and wide. It is the residence of the princely family and cannot be viewed from within, but tours of Vaduz give an insight into the castle's history, such as the fact that it came into the possession of the House of Liechtenstein in 1712.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen

    Princely skiing holidays

    Liechtenstein has its ski resorts to thank for many of its visitors. With guaranteed snow, a family-friendly atmosphere and idyllic scenery, the village of Malbun offers 23 kilometers of slopes. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, you can go on guided snowshoe or cross-country ski tours. And if you want a bit more luxury, the fashionable hotels offer princely accommodation.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen

    Liechtenstein on foot

    Liechtenstein is a great destination for hikers all year long. It has more than 400 kilometers of signposted hiking trails, among them the Historical Eschnerberg Trail from Bendern to Schellenberg, which runs past archaeological sites. The more athletic can try the Three Sisters Hike (pictured), and May marks the opening of the 75-kilometer Liechtenstein Trail, which covers the whole country.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen (Liechtenstein Marketing)

    Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve

    In Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve, walkers and cyclists can find peace and relaxation. Flat moors, ponds and straw meadows that provide an ideal habitat for endangered flora and fauna cover an area of 90 hectares. The reserve is at its loveliest in early summer, when the blossoms of Siberian iris transform large areas into a blue carpet.

  • Liechtenstein Impressionen (Liechtenstein Marketing)

    Wine à la Liechtenstein

    A mild climate due to the warm wind known as the foehn, southwest-facing slopes and good soil make ideal conditions for growing pinot noir and chardonnay grapes. The Herawingert vineyards are the most traditional and important in the principality. The Prince of Liechtenstein Winery is the perfect place to enjoy a good glass of wine after a day of skiing, hiking or exploring Liechtenstein.


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