Liechtenstein Visa RequirementsFor Luxembourg passport holders

Liechtenstein is a tiny doubly-landlocked principality of 38,000 people nestled between Switzerland and Austria in the Rhine Valley, making it one of the world's two doubly-landlocked countries (along with Uzbekistan). It is also one of only two countries in the world that are more than offset by their neighbors economically, with a GDP per capita among the world's highest. Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc, has an open border with Switzerland (the two countries share a customs union and currency), and participates in Schengen through Switzerland. Vaduz, the tiny capital, has a perched hilltop castle and excellent art museum.

Liechtenstein is easily combined with Zurich (1.5 hours by train via Sargans or Buchs) or Innsbruck (1.5 hours by car). From Luxembourg, the drive is approximately 4.5 hours via Switzerland. No train station in Vaduz itself; buses connect from Buchs or Sargans.

Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (CHF). Despite being tiny, it is expensive in line with Switzerland: restaurant meals CHF 25-45, hotel rooms CHF 150-300/night. Collecting Liechtenstein postage stamps at the main post office is a popular (and affordable) souvenir tradition.

Vaduz Castle (residence of the Prince, not publicly accessible inside) dominates the town from above. The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein has an outstanding modern art collection. The State Museum covers the principality's history. The Rhine Valley cycling route along the entire border is excellent. In winter, Malbun is a small, quiet ski resort. The country is tiny enough to cross on foot in a few hours.